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Silver 5.25-inch internal CD-RW drive with front eject button and Dell badge

DELL

DELL M1198 48X 32X 48X IDE Internal CDRW Drive

SKU CH-Y0MA-6Q5GE

Writes CDs at 48×, rewrites at 32× and reads at 48× over an IDE interface

  • Writes CDs at 48X speed for quick backups
  • Rewrites CD-RW media at 32X for flexible storage
  • Reads discs at 48X for fast data access
  • Connects via standard IDE interface for broad compatibility
  • New drive ready for immediate installation in compatible systems

Dell M1198 CD-RW drive

The Dell M1198 is a new internal CD-RW drive that uses an IDE interface. It writes CD-R media at 48X, rewrites CD-RW media at 32X and reads CDs at 48X. This unit suits anyone adding legacy optical recording to a desktop that still has an IDE connection.

Suits owners of older desktops with IDE ports

This drive fits builders who need a replacement or upgrade for a system that only accepts IDE optical units. It does not suit anyone whose motherboard lacks an IDE header or who wants to write DVD media, because the specifications list only CD recording speeds.

IDE interface and 48X/32X/48X speeds

The single specification that decides fit is the IDE interface combined with the 48X write, 32X rewrite and 48X read speeds. If your chassis and motherboard provide an IDE connection and you only require CD recording, this drive matches that requirement.

Highlights

  • Writes CDs at 48X speed for quick backups
  • Rewrites CD-RW media at 32X for flexible storage
  • Reads discs at 48X for fast data access
  • Connects via standard IDE interface for broad compatibility
  • New drive ready for immediate installation in compatible systems

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the DELL M1198 IDE CDRW drive fit a standard 5.25-inch internal bay?

The DELL M1198 is an internal IDE CDRW drive designed for a standard 5.25-inch drive bay and uses a 40-pin IDE interface and 4-pin Molex power connector.

What is the common installation mistake with the IDE jumper on this DELL M1198 drive?

The step people get wrong is leaving the jumper on Cable Select when the motherboard requires Master or Slave; set the rear jumper block to match your IDE channel configuration before securing the drive.

When will the laser pickup in this DELL M1198 CDRW drive need replacement?

The laser pickup typically lasts several years of regular burning; replace it when write verification fails at 48X CD-R or 32X CD-RW speeds despite clean media and updated firmware.

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