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HP 450432-B21 9.5mm DVD ROM Optical Drive for ProLiant DL320 G5 Server
- 9.5mm slim form factor
- DVD ROM read-only drive
- Compatible with HP ProLiant DL320 G5 Server
- SATA interface
- Facilitates software and OS installation
- HP branded server component
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Product Overview
The HP 450432-B21 is a 9.5mm slim DVD ROM optical drive specifically designed for the HP ProLiant DL320 G5 Server. It allows for reading data from DVD-ROM media, facilitating software installations and data access.
Technical Information
| SKU | 450432-B21 |
| Title | HP 450432-B21 9.5mm DVD ROM Optical Drive for ProLiant DL320 G5 Server |
| Drive Type | DVD-ROM |
| Form Factor | 9.5mm Slim |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SATA |
| Compatibility | HP ProLiant DL320 G5 Server |
| Function | Read-only optical media |
| Manufacturer | HP |
Product Description
The HP 450432-B21 is a specialized optical drive engineered by Hewlett-Packard for integration into the HP ProLiant DL320 G5 Server. Its defining characteristic is the 9.5mm slim form factor, which is crucial for fitting into the compact chassis of this particular server model. This drive is a DVD-ROM unit, meaning it is capable of reading data from standard DVD-ROM discs but cannot write to them. This functionality is essential for server administration tasks such as installing operating systems, drivers, firmware updates, or diagnostic software distributed on optical media. The drive utilizes a SATA interface, ensuring a modern and efficient connection to the server's motherboard. SATA offers higher data transfer rates and simpler cabling compared to the older IDE standard. The compatibility is explicitly stated for the ProLiant DL320 G5, indicating that it has been tested and certified to work seamlessly within that server environment, ensuring proper power delivery, data communication, and physical fit. While optical drives are becoming less prevalent in server environments due to the rise of USB booting and network installations, they still serve a purpose for legacy media compatibility or in specific deployment scenarios. The HP 450432-B21 ensures that ProLiant DL320 G5 servers can continue to utilize DVD-ROM media when necessary, maintaining a level of flexibility for system management and software deployment.
