Safe Checkout
Secure Payments
Fast Delivery
Order Today
Free Shipping
Across the US
Easy Returns
Hassle-Free
Dell R046F 8x IDE DVD Rewritable Optical Drive
- Interface: IDE (PATA)
- Write Speed: 8x DVD-R/+R, 6x DVD-R/+R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R, 16x CD-RW
- Read Speed: 8x DVD-ROM, 24x CD-ROM
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch Internal
- Supported Media: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
- Buffer Memory: 2MB
- Tray Loading Mechanism
Click on Inquire to get latest price
Free U.S. Ground Shipping
Typically 1-2 handling + 3-7 transit days
Purchase orders accepted
For government, enterprise, data center, and small business customers.
Bulk Purchase Inquiry
Volume pricing and availability
Product Overview
The Dell R046F is an 8x IDE DVD Rewritable Optical Drive, offering standard functionality for reading and writing optical media. It uses the IDE (PATA) interface, making it compatible with older computer systems.
Technical Information
| Interface | IDE (PATA) |
| Write Speed (DVD-R/+R) | 8x |
| Write Speed (DVD-RW) | 6x |
| Write Speed (DVD+RW) | 8x |
| Write Speed (DVD-RAM) | 5x |
| Write Speed (CD-R) | 24x |
Additional Specifications
| Write Speed (CD-RW) | 16x |
| Read Speed (DVD-ROM) | 8x |
| Read Speed (CD-ROM) | 24x |
| Buffer Size | 2MB |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch Internal |
Product Description
The Dell R046F optical drive is designed for systems that utilize the IDE (PATA) interface, providing essential capabilities for optical media management. This drive supports reading and writing to a comprehensive range of DVD and CD formats, including DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM discs, along with CD-R and CD-RW media. Its 8x maximum write speed for DVD-R/+R discs allows for relatively quick disc burning operations. This internal drive is housed in a standard 5.25-inch form factor, ensuring compatibility with most desktop computer chassis. The tray-loading mechanism is a user-friendly feature for inserting and removing optical discs. Whether used for data backup, software installation, or media playback, the R046F offers reliable performance for its intended purpose. The drive is equipped with a 2MB buffer memory, which aids in maintaining data integrity during the burning process by minimizing the risk of buffer underruns. This feature is crucial for ensuring successful disc creation. The Dell R046F serves as a functional component for older computer systems that require optical drive capabilities, offering a straightforward solution for media interaction.
