Dell Slimline notranji pogon DVD±RW s caddy (8RK1G)

8x DVD±RW write speeds and a SATA interface make this Dell slimline drive a solid choice for systems that need optical storage in a compact 9.5mm form factor.

Overview

The Dell 8RK1G is a slimline internal DVD±RW drive with a tray-load mechanism, designed for Dell OptiPlex, Latitude, and Precision systems. It reads and writes DVD and CD media, with a maximum DVD read speed of 8x and CD read speed of 24x. The drive connects via SATA and includes a mounting caddy for installation.

What stands out

• Writes DVD±R at 8x, DVD±RW at up to 8x
• Reads DVD at 8x and CD at 24x
• SATA interface with data transfer up to 3.0 Gbps
• 9.5mm slimline form factor with tray loading
• Includes mounting caddy

Technical details

• Drive type: DVD±RW (Writer/ReWriter)
• Interface: SATA
• Form factor: 9.5mm slimline
• Loading mechanism: Tray-load
• Max DVD read speed: 8x
• Max DVD-R write speed: 8x
• Max DVD+R write speed: 8x
• Max DVD-RW write speed: 6x
• Max DVD+RW write speed: 8x
• Max CD read speed: 24x
• Max CD-R write speed: 24x
• Max CD-RW write speed: 16x
• Buffer size: 1 MB
• Bezel colour: Black
• Supported disc formats: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

Our verdict

A reliable slimline DVD writer for compatible Dell systems, with the caddy included for straightforward installation.