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NEC CDR-1901A SCSI 50-Pin CD-ROM Optical Drive Black
- Drive Type: CD-ROM
- Interface: SCSI (50-Pin)
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch
- Designed for reading CD media
- Black bezel
- Requires SCSI controller and cabling
- Internal drive
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Product Overview
The NEC CDR-1901A is an internal CD-ROM optical drive that uses a SCSI interface. It is designed for reading CD media and features a black bezel, commonly found in older workstation or server systems requiring SCSI connectivity.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD-ROM |
| Interface | SCSI (50-Pin) |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Function | Read-only CD media |
| Bezel Color | Black |
| Brand | NEC |
Product Description
The NEC CDR-1901A is an internal CD-ROM drive specifically designed to read data from Compact Discs. Unlike drives that use IDE or SATA interfaces, this model employs a SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) connection, utilizing a 50-pin connector. SCSI interfaces were popular in professional workstations and servers for their ability to support multiple devices on a single bus, offer higher performance, and provide more advanced features compared to early IDE standards. This drive requires a compatible SCSI host adapter (controller card) installed in the computer system and proper SCSI termination. With its 5.25-inch form factor, the CDR-1901A fits into standard drive bays found in desktop computers and servers. The drive's primary function is read-only access to CD-ROM media, making it suitable for installing software, accessing data archives, or playing audio CDs. The black bezel indicates its aesthetic design, often intended for integration into black or dark-colored computer cases common in professional environments. This NEC CD-ROM drive represents a component from an era where SCSI was a prevalent interface for high-performance peripherals. While SCSI is less common in modern consumer PCs, it remains relevant in certain server and specialized workstation configurations. The CDR-1901A provides a reliable solution for systems equipped with SCSI infrastructure that need the capability to read CD-based media.
