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Dell W512P 9.5MM 8X Slimline SATA Internal DVD-ROM Drive
- Drive Type: DVD-ROM Optical Drive
- Read Speed: 8x (DVD), 24x (CD)
- Interface: SATA
- Form Factor: Slimline 9.5mm
- Internal Laptop Drive
- Read-only functionality
- Supports standard DVD and CD media formats
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- DVD-ROM Optical Drive
- Max Read Speed (DVD)
- 8x
- Max Read Speed (CD)
- 24x
- Interface
- SATA
- Form Factor
- Slimline 9.5mm
- Functionality
- Read-Only
Product details
The Dell W512P is a 9.5mm slimline internal DVD-ROM drive. It utilizes a SATA interface and is designed for installation in laptops and compact systems.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | DVD-ROM Optical Drive |
| Max Read Speed (DVD) | 8x |
| Max Read Speed (CD) | 24x |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SATA |
| Form Factor | Slimline 9.5mm |
| Functionality | Read-Only |
Description
The Dell W512P is a slimline internal optical drive designed for laptops and other compact computing devices that require a 9.5mm height drive bay. This DVD-ROM drive connects via the SATA interface, offering a modern and efficient connection compared to older IDE interfaces. It is primarily used for reading data from DVD and CD media, including software installation discs, movie DVDs, and data backups. With a maximum DVD read speed of 8x and a CD read speed of 24x, the W512P provides adequate performance for typical optical media playback and data access tasks. As a DVD-ROM drive, it is a read-only device and cannot be used to burn or write data onto optical discs. Its slimline profile makes it an ideal replacement or upgrade for laptops that originally came with an optical drive. This Dell-branded drive ensures compatibility with Dell laptops and potentially other brands that use standard slimline SATA optical drives. It offers a reliable solution for users who need to access optical media, maintaining the functionality of older software or media formats. The W512P is a straightforward component for restoring or adding DVD reading capabilities to portable systems.
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