Safe Checkout
Secure Payments
Fast Delivery
Order Today
Free Shipping
Across the US
Easy Returns
Hassle-Free
Dell RC221 24X 4G CD-RW/DVD IDE ROM Drive
- 24X CD-RW write speed
- 24X CD-RW rewrite speed
- Reads DVD-ROM
- Reads CD-ROM
- IDE interface
- Combines CD-RW and DVD-ROM functions
- Internal drive
- Suitable for data backup and media playback
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
This Dell RC221 is a 24X CD-RW/DVD IDE ROM Drive. It combines CD burning and rewriting capabilities with DVD-ROM reading functionality. The IDE interface ensures compatibility with older Dell systems.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD-RW/DVD IDE ROM Drive |
| Interface | IDE |
| Write Speed (CD-RW) | 24x |
| Rewrite Speed (CD-RW) | 24x |
Additional Specifications
| Read Speed (DVD-ROM) | N/A (Typically 8x-16x for combo drives) |
| Read Speed (CD-ROM) | N/A (Typically 24x for combo drives) |
| Form Factor | Internal |
Product Description
The Dell RC221 is an internal optical drive designed to provide essential CD and DVD media handling capabilities for compatible Dell computers. It features a 24X write and rewrite speed for CD-RW discs, allowing users to create custom audio CDs, back up data, or produce bootable media. The rewritable nature of CD-RW discs offers flexibility, enabling users to erase and reuse media multiple times, which is cost-effective for frequent data updates or temporary storage needs. Beyond its CD burning functions, the RC221 also serves as a DVD-ROM drive. This allows users to play DVD movies, install software distributed on DVD, and access large data files stored on DVD media. The integration of both CD rewriting and DVD reading into a single unit simplifies system hardware and provides a comprehensive solution for optical media interaction. Utilizing an IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, also known as PATA, this drive is well-suited for Dell systems that employ this older but still functional connection standard. This makes the RC221 a practical choice for upgrades or replacements in legacy Dell desktops, ensuring continued support for optical media formats.
