Apple part number 661-5495 is a 12.7mm SATA optical drive designed for Mac Mini systems. The slim form factor accommodates the Mac Mini's compact chassis while providing standard SATA connectivity for integration with the host system. This drive supports CD and DVD read/write operations, making it suitable for legacy media handling, software distribution, and archival tasks in environments where optical media remains in use. Compatible with Mac Mini models that feature internal SATA optical drive bays, it serves primarily as a replacement component for existing systems rather than new deployments. Typical applications include media playback, software installation from optical media, and data backup to recordable discs in organizations maintaining mixed-legacy environments.
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