Name: YNX23 Dell 16x SATA CD/DVD+/-RW Half Height Optical Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: YNX23
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The YNX23 Dell 16x SATA CD/DVD+/-RW optical drive offers a straightforward solution for reading and writing standard CD and DVD formats. It fits into most half-height desktop bays and connects via a SATA interface, making it suitable for everyday computing tasks involving optical media.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	YNX23

Technical Information
Disc Diameter	120 mm, 80 mm
Interface	SATA (Serial ATA)
Data Transfer Rate	DVD: 16x; CD: 48x (typical max read/write speeds)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	41.3 x 146 x 170 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
The YNX23 Dell 16x SATA CD/DVD+/-RW is designed to read and write a variety of CD and DVD formats, offering versatile optical media support. It is often found in desktop systems where a reliable optical drive is required for installation disks, media playback, or data backup. Built for general consumers and IT professionals alike, this drive fits standard half-height bays, making it an easy upgrade or replacement option for compatible Dell desktops and other systems supporting SATA connections. Key Features High-speed 16x SATA connection ensures smooth data transfer Supports multiple disc formats including CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, and DVD-RW Half-height form factor matches standard desktop optical drive slots Reliable disc reading and writing capabilities for various use cases Compatible with a wide range of Windows operating systems This optical drive is typically deployed in office or home desktop setups where physical media usage remains essential. It handles software installations, media playback, and data archiving with ease, making it a practical choice for users still relying on optical discs.

Use Cases
The YNX23 Dell 16x SATA CD/DVD+/-RW optical drive is commonly deployed in office desktops and workstation environments where legacy media access remains vital. IT departments managing archival data or software repositories on physical discs find it valuable for maintaining compatibility with older formats. Educational institutions utilizing multimedia content on optical discs also benefit from its reliable read/write capabilities. How It's Used: IT support teams in SMBs use this drive to load software installations and firmware updates from CD/DVD media. Data archival facilities employ it to access and preserve legacy backup discs within their storage workflows. Training centers leverage the drive to distribute and play instructional DVDs on standard desktop systems. Remote branch offices utilize the optical drive to exchange critical files securely when network bandwidth is limited. Media production environments incorporate the drive for disc authoring and duplication tasks on half-height desktop workstations. By integrating this optical drive, organizations streamline media interoperability without requiring external peripherals, supporting operational continuity in mixed media environments. Its compatibility with standard SATA interfaces ensures straightforward installation and scalability within existing desktop fleets.

YNX23 Dell 16x SATA CD/DVD+/-RW Half Height Optical Drive

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General Information

Technical Information

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