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Beige rectangular 5.25 inch internal CD-ROM drive with front tray and eject button

DELL

DELL 8N275 48X IDE Internal CD-ROM Drive

SKU CH-TQ5K-99Y8Y

Reads CDs at 48X speed using an IDE connection for desktop computers

  • 48X maximum read speed for fast data access
  • IDE interface for broad system compatibility
  • Internal 5.25-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • New condition ensures reliable long-term operation

Dell 8N275 48X IDE CD-ROM Drive

This Dell 8N275 is a new 48X IDE internal CD-ROM drive. It reads standard compact discs at up to 48 times the base speed through a legacy IDE interface. The unit suits technicians maintaining or restoring older systems that still rely on optical media for software installation or data retrieval.

Maintenance for legacy IDE builds

It fits workflows that require a simple CD reader on an IDE channel, such as vintage PC restoration or industrial equipment upkeep. It will not serve buyers who need DVD or Blu-ray capability, nor those whose motherboards lack an IDE connector.

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Price $34.99
Cheaper than about 73% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What is the maximum sustained read speed of the 48X IDE internal CD-ROM drive?

The drive reads at up to 48X speed over the IDE interface, which is the rated maximum for sustained data transfer from compatible discs.

How much noise and heat does the Dell 8N275 produce during continuous all-day operation?

As an internal 48X IDE optical drive, it generates typical mechanical noise from disc spin-up and modest heat that is dissipated through the chassis airflow.

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