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Dell internal DVD-RW drive for R730 server

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DELL 429-AARK DVD/RW Optical Drive for R730

SKU CH-359X-E6QV0

Internal DVD-RW drive reads and writes CDs plus reads DVDs for Dell PowerEdge R730 servers

  • TypeConsumer Electronics
  • Reads and writes CDs and DVDs for full optical capability
  • Serial ATA interface enables fast data transfer
  • Designed specifically for Dell PowerEdge R730 servers
  • Brand-new condition ensures reliable out-of-box performance
  • Internal form factor fits directly into server chassis

Dell 429-AARK DVD/RW Drive

The Dell 429-AARK is an internal DVD writer built for the PowerEdge R730 server. It provides full optical read capability in a single slot-loading device. Administrators can install operating systems, apply firmware updates or archive logs directly from disc media. The unit is supplied new and ready for immediate rack deployment.

Serial ATA interface and thermal profile

The drive connects through a standard Serial ATA interface for straightforward data transfer inside the chassis. Power draw remains modest during read or write cycles, keeping the server's thermal budget unchanged. Acoustic output is low enough to stay unnoticed in a populated rack aisle. No auxiliary power cable or special cooling is required.

Tool-less mounting and firmware support

A tool-less carrier slides into the R730 front bay and locks without screws, reducing service time. Dell firmware bundles recognise the drive automatically, so no separate driver installation is needed. Burning software is not included; the operating system handles write operations natively. The package contains only the drive and carrier.

Highlights

  • Reads and writes CDs and DVDs for full optical capability
  • Serial ATA interface enables fast data transfer
  • Designed specifically for Dell PowerEdge R730 servers
  • Brand-new condition ensures reliable out-of-box performance
  • Internal form factor fits directly into server chassis

Specifications

BrandDELL ENTERPRISE ACCESSORIES
TypeConsumer Electronics
Shipping weight0.54 kg
Package size254 × 178 × 79 mm

Questions about this item

How do I fit the 429-AARK drive into the R730 server?

Slide the unit into the front optical bay until the latch clicks, then connect the data and power cables; the step often missed is tightening the retention screw that locks the bezel in place.

What part of the 429-AARK will need replacement first?

The laser pickup assembly degrades after heavy read/write cycles, so the drive itself is the item most likely to require swapping later.

What limit appears first when the 429-AARK runs long burn sessions?

Sustained writing heats the internal mechanism, and the drive will throttle speed to protect the laser once its thermal threshold is reached.

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