Name: N1192 Dell 48X32X IDE 5.25-Inch CD-RW Black Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: N1192
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 48X32X IDE 5.25-Inch CD-RW drive offers reliable CD reading and rewriting capabilities within a standard IDE desktop setup. It fits into a 5.25-inch drive bay, enabling internal access to optical media for data storage, software installation, or audio playback. Ideal for users needing a straightforward, integrated CD-RW solution in their desktop systems.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	N1192

Technical Information
Disc Diameter	120 mm (standard CD),80 mm (mini CD)
Interface	IDE (PATA),ATAPI
Data Transfer Rate	48X (read ≈ 7,200 KB/s),32X (write ≈ 4,800 KB/s),16X (rewrite ≈ 2,400 KB/s)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	41.3 mm x 146 mm x 170 mm (H x W x D) / 1.63 in x 5.75 in x 6.69 in
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 Dell 48X32X IDE 5.25-Inch CD-RW drive allows users to read and rewrite CDs efficiently, making it suitable for data backup, media creation, and software installation. It connects via the IDE interface and fits into a standard 5.25-inch drive bay, commonly found in desktop PCs. Often found in office or home computer setups, this CD-RW drive benefits anyone needing reliable optical media access without relying on external devices. Its black design seamlessly blends with most computer cases. Key Features Fast 48x write and 32x rewrite speeds reduce disc burning times IDE interface ensures broad compatibility with older systems Supports CD-R, CD-RW, and standard audio CDs for versatile use Fits into a 5.25-inch drive bay, common in many desktops Black bezel provides a clean, professional look These drives are typically installed in desktop PCs that require internal CD-RW functionality, such as for creating backup discs or playing multimedia CDs. They offer a practical optical solution where external drives may be inconvenient.

Use Cases
The Dell 48X32X IDE 5.25-Inch CD-RW drive is typically deployed in legacy desktop environments where internal optical media access remains critical for software deployment and data archival. IT administrators in SMBs and educational institutions benefit from its compatibility with standard IDE bays, enabling straightforward integration into existing desktop systems that require optical read-write capabilities. How It's Used: IT departments in SMBs utilize the drive to install and update software on systems without network-based deployment tools. Educational labs employ the drive for reading educational CDs and rewriting student project data onto CD-RWs. Archives and legal firms use the drive to create rewritable backups of sensitive documents on optical media for long-term storage. Manufacturing and engineering workstations leverage the drive to exchange large design files via physical media in controlled environments. Remote offices with limited network bandwidth use the CD-RW for offline data transfer and system recovery tasks. This CD-RW drive supports operational workflows where optical media remains a key data exchange standard, ensuring compatibility and reliability without requiring network dependency. Its integration into standard IDE bays helps maintain system scalability by accommodating legacy hardware configurations common in specialized or resource-constrained environments.

N1192 Dell 48X32X IDE 5.25-Inch CD-RW Black Drive

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