NEC CDR-1901A SCSI 50-Pin CD-ROM Optical Drive Black

SKU CDR-1901A

Brand NEC

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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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD-ROM
Interface: SCSI (50-Pin)
Form Factor: 5.25-inch
Function: Read-only CD media
Bezel Color: Black
Brand: NEC

Product details

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

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.

Condition: Refurbished