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DELL

DELL WH297 48X 16X IDE Internal CDRW DVD Combo Drive

SKU CH-2WCE-5EJ7R

An internal IDE drive that reads DVDs and writes CDs at 48x and 16x speeds

  • Reads CDs at 48× speed for quick data access
  • Writes CD-RW discs at 16× for reliable backups
  • IDE interface fits OptiPlex systems directly
  • New condition ensures full operational life

Dell WH297 48X 16X IDE CDRW DVD Combo Drive

The Dell WH297 is a new internal combo drive that reads CDs at up to 48X and DVDs at up to 16X over an IDE interface. It is designed for Optiplex systems that still provide a parallel ATA connection and need a single bay for both CD writing and DVD playback.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This drive suits owners of legacy Optiplex desktops with an available IDE header who want to burn CDs and read DVDs in one device. Builders whose systems lack an IDE connector or who require a DVD writer should look at a different drive.

Highlights

  • Reads CDs at 48× speed for quick data access
  • Writes CD-RW discs at 16× for reliable backups
  • IDE interface fits OptiPlex systems directly
  • New condition ensures full operational life

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How often does the laser assembly in the WH297 need replacement?

The laser assembly is built to last the drive's service life; no scheduled replacement interval is defined for normal use.

What limits sustained write speed on the WH297?

The 16X CD-RW write rating is the first limit reached during continuous burning sessions.

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