Dell RN286 8x IDE DVD Rewritable Optical Drive

SKU RN286

Brand Dell

DVD Rewritable (DVD+/-RW) support
IDE (PATA) interface
8x write speed for DVD+R and DVD-R
Reads DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
Writes DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW
Standard optical drive form factor
Designed for compatible Dell desktop systems
Plug-and-play installation

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: DVD Rewritable (DVD+/-RW)
Interface: IDE (PATA)
Form Factor: Standard
Supported Media: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
Write Speeds: DVD+R/RW up to 8x, CD-R/RW up to 24x
Read Speeds: DVD-ROM up to 8x, CD-ROM up to 24x

Product details

The Dell RN286 is an 8x IDE DVD Rewritable Optical Drive. This drive allows for the reading and writing of DVD and CD media, featuring a standard IDE (PATA) interface.

Technical Information

Drive Type	DVD Rewritable (DVD+/-RW)
Interface	IDE (PATA)
Form Factor	Standard

Additional Specifications

Supported Media	DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
Write Speeds	DVD+R/RW up to 8x, CD-R/RW up to 24x
Read Speeds	DVD-ROM up to 8x, CD-ROM up to 24x

Description

The Dell RN286 is a DVD Rewritable optical drive that utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface. This drive offers the capability to read and write to a variety of DVD and CD formats, including DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, and CD-RW media. With a maximum write speed of 8x for DVD+/-R discs, it provides a reasonable performance level for creating and backing up optical media. This drive is designed to be compatible with Dell desktop computers that feature an IDE interface and a standard 5.25-inch optical drive bay. It allows users to install software from discs, watch DVD movies, back up important files to DVDs, or create their own music or data CDs. The inclusion of both DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW support ensures flexibility in media choice. As a replacement or upgrade component, the Dell RN286 provides essential optical drive functionality. Its standard form factor ensures compatibility with most desktop chassis that have a standard drive bay. The IDE interface makes it suitable for older Dell systems that may not have SATA ports available for optical drives. This drive serves as a reliable solution for users who require optical media read/write capabilities.

Condition: Refurbished