Dell 9782D 40x IDE CD-ROM optical drive featuring 40x read speed over standard IDE/ATAPI interface. Form factor fits 5.25-inch internal drive bay. Supports CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW media reading; typical throughput reaches 6 MB/s at maximum speed. Compatible with legacy Dell systems and any platform accepting IDE optical drives, including older desktops and servers with available 5.25-inch bays and IDE channels. Commonly used for legacy application installation, firmware updates, and data recovery on older hardware where network booting is unavailable. Refurbished unit tested and guaranteed; contact us for current availability and quote.