The Dell D288Y is an 8X SATA DVD-RW optical drive designed for internal mounting in Dell PowerEdge servers and compatible systems. This drive supports read/write speeds up to 8X for DVDs and includes CD-RW capability, making it suitable for OS installation, firmware updates, and legacy media access in datacenter and enterprise environments. The SATA interface provides standard connectivity for most 1U–2U rack servers with available 5.25" drive bays. The D288Y is commonly deployed in mixed-use or management-focused infrastructure where occasional optical media handling is required. Tested and guaranteed; available via quote.
