Name: GU70N Hitachi 8x SATA DVD+/-RW Optical Drive for Latitude E4300/E4310
Brand: Hitachi
SKU: GU70N
Price: 97.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The GU70N Hitachi 8x SATA DVD+/-RW drive offers a practical way to read and write DVD and CD media on Latitude E4300 and E4310 laptops. It fits standard slim drive bays and connects via SATA, making it a straightforward replacement or upgrade for systems requiring optical media capabilities.

General Information
Brand	Hitachi

Technical Information
Disc Diameter	120 mm (12 cm), 80 mm (8 cm)
Interface	SATA (Slimline SATA, 7-pin)
Data Transfer Rate	DVD write/read up to 8x (~11.08 MB/s), CD read/write up to 24x (~3.6 MB/s); interface up to SATA 1.5 Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	9.5 x 128 x 129 mm
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This Hitachi GU70N DVD+/-RW drive is designed to provide reliable optical media reading and writing capabilities for Latitude E4300 and E4310 laptops. It's often found in business laptops where users need to access or archive data via DVDs and CDs. Built for professionals who still rely on physical media for backups, software installation, or multimedia playback, this slim SATA drive fits seamlessly into select Dell Latitude models. IT departments and end-users benefit from its straightforward installation and dependable operation. Key Features Reads and writes DVDs and CDs at up to 8x speed Fits into standard 9.5mm laptop optical drive bays Utilizes SATA interface for faster data transfer Compatible with Latitude E4300 and E4310 series Provides reliable, consistent media performance The GU70N is typically deployed in office laptops requiring optical media access without external drives. It helps ensure users can read legacy disks or burn data when needed, maintaining workflow continuity in environments that still use physical media.

Use Cases
The GU70N Hitachi 8x SATA DVD+/-RW optical drive is primarily utilized in enterprise and SMB settings where Latitude E4300 and E4310 laptops remain operational and require legacy optical media support. It addresses scenarios where users must access, archive, or distribute physical media without upgrading to newer systems, ensuring compatibility with existing workflows. How It's Used: IT departments in organizations maintaining older Latitude laptop fleets rely on this drive to facilitate software installations and system recovery using optical discs. Remote field engineers utilize the drive to load diagnostic or proprietary software stored on DVDs in environments with limited network connectivity. Small-to-medium enterprises leverage the drive for archival access, reading and writing backup media on legacy systems. Corporate training departments distribute instructional content on DVDs for employees using Latitude E4300/E4310 units. Data migration teams employ the optical drive to transfer data from physical media during phased hardware refresh cycles. This optical drive supports operational continuity by providing stable and direct access to DVD and CD media, reducing dependence on network-based delivery in specific legacy environments. Its compatibility and reliability ensure minimal disruption for tasks reliant on physical media within controlled IT infrastructures.

GU70N Hitachi 8x SATA DVD+/-RW Optical Drive for Latitude E4300/E4310

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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