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HP 173949-001B 173949-001 DVD-Reader Carbon Black Bulk MultiBay
- Reads DVD-ROM media
- Carbon Black color
- Bulk packaging
- MultiBay form factor (likely 5.25-inch)
- Designed for data reading
- Model 173949-001B
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- DVD-ROM Reader
- Color
- Carbon Black
- Packaging
- Bulk
- Interface
- IDE/ATAPI or SATA (common for this era)
Product details
The HP 173949-001B is a DVD-ROM drive designed for reading optical media. It features a carbon black finish and is presented in a bulk packaging format, indicating it's likely intended for system integrators or bulk purchases.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | DVD-ROM Reader |
| Color | Carbon Black |
Additional Specifications
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Interface | IDE/ATAPI or SATA (common for this era) |
Description
This HP optical drive, bearing the part number 173949-001B, is specifically a DVD-ROM reader. Its primary function is to read data from DVD discs, including movie DVDs, software installation discs, and data backup DVDs. It does not possess writing capabilities, meaning it cannot burn or write data to blank discs. The drive comes in a carbon black color, offering a standard aesthetic for integration into computer systems. The 'Bulk' designation suggests that it is sold without retail packaging, often intended for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or large-scale deployments where individual retail presentation is not required. The 'MultiBay' designation typically refers to the standard 5.25-inch form factor used for optical drives in desktop computers. Connectivity for this drive would typically be via an IDE/ATAPI or SATA interface, depending on its manufacturing date and intended system compatibility. As a read-only device, it serves a fundamental role in accessing the vast amount of content and software distributed on DVD media, making it a reliable component for PCs that require DVD playback or data access capabilities.
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