Pro Slim QCS1250, adding cd/dvd drive

Question

I'd like to add an appropriate CD/DVD drive to this system. Which drive bay part # do I need. Also, which CD/DVD read/writes are available/supported?

I believe I need to order "Dell HDD/ODD Rotation Bay with cable, screw, ODD Bezel, for Dell Pro Slim/Slim Plus Desktop" on the accessories page.

Where can I find the cd drives that'll fit?

Thanks

TimFL · Accepted Answer

Thanks for the very helpful responses. I did end up speaking with a sales rep who pointed me to the proper add on accessories. I have ordered these:

Dell HDD/ODD Rotation Bay with cable, screw, ODD Bezel, for Dell Pro Slim/Slim Plus Desktop -

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-hdd-odd-rotation-bay-with-cable-screw-odd-bezel-for-dell-pro-slim-slim-plus-desktop/apd/575-bcsz/storage-drives-media

8x DVD+/-RW 9.5mm Optical Disk Drive - 8x DVD+/-RW 9.5mm Optical Disk Drive | Dell USA

ejn63 · Answer

You'll need to call Dell Sales to order the parts you would need. The drive itself is a standard SATA slimline notebook optical drive.

For that matter, it's far easier to simply purchase a USB CD/DVD drive -- ASUS, LG, and others still make these and they're generally under $30 for a basic model or $50 if you want a blueray drive. The parts you need to fit an internal drive will be far more expensive.

redxps630 · Answer

Yes you first need the hdd bay

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-hdd-odd-rotation-bay-with-cable-screw-odd-bezel-for-dell-pro-slim-slim-plus-desktop/apd/575-bcsz/storage-drives-media

Manufacturer Part V24TD | Dell Part 575-BCSZ | Order Code 575-Bcsz

QCS1250 (aka “Optiplex 7030 SFF”) can use same Dell oem dvd as Optiplex (plus) 7020 SFF

ODD (CD / DVD / BD)
DVD+/-RW, 8X, 9.5T, GU90N, HLDS	9M9FK

redxps630 · Answer

FT6C5

TimFL · Answer

@redxps630​  Yes, that's the one: 8x DVD+/-RW 9.5mm Optical Disk Drive Manufacturer part FT6C5 Dell part 429-AAYT

redxps630 · Answer

They are basically all the same any way.

The Dell part numbers

FT6C5 and 9M9FK both refer to very similar Dell 8x DVD+/-RW slim optical disk drives. They are generally interchangeable in compatible Dell systems.

FT6C5 is a Dell part number for a Serial ATA (SATA) DVD+/-RW Combo Drive, 9.5 mm thick, tray-loading, 8X speed.
9M9FK is another Dell part number for a 9.5mm slim DVD+/-RW optical drive, often associated with the model number GU90N. It also features an 8x read/write speed and a SATA interface.

The key difference between them is negligible in terms of functionality; they are essentially alternative part numbers for the same type of component, sourced perhaps from different manufacturers (e.g., Hitachi LG Data Storage for the 9M9FK) at different times or for different Dell product lines. Both offer the same core features:

Type: Internal Slim Optical Disk Drive (ODD).
Interface: SATA 3.0 Gb/s.
Thickness: 9.5mm.
Functionality: Reads and writes (burns) both CDs and DVDs (DVD+/-RW).
Speed: 8x maximum write speed for DVDs.

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TimFL · Answer

I was curious about this one.  Is there anything functionally different on this or is it just a kit of some kind and still a basic DVD+/-RW internal sata drive? Dell DVD+/-RW, SATA, Internal, R630, CusKit Manufacturer part FHWGP Dell part 318-1492

asbatwrk · Answer

Does that support DVD-RAM?

redxps630 · Answer

slim dvd rom is supported too.

asbatwrk · Answer

@redxps630​ DVD-ROM is less useful to me than DVD-RAM.

ejn63 · Answer

Just about any current or recent DVD-RW drive should be able to handle DVD-RAM. You may want to stock up on a couple of drives if you think you'll be invested in optical drive technology for more than a year or so -- the last major producer of optical drives (LG) closed out production during 2025, so all stock of them will be existing - no one is making new CD/DVD recorders any longer.

redxps630 · Answer

I use generic no name blank dvd 'like usb' in Windows so I can keep adding files to it after each burn and can also delete files already burnt.  not sure how reliable this is in terms of data security on disc. I had one disc that could not be read after burn, while other discs seemed all right.  I used to choose 'like a cd' option in Windows when burn a dvd/cd but have been experimenting w the 'usb' option.  one good reason I was doing this is that the pc has bit locker on which requires encryption of any usb flash drive plugged in before writing which is inconvenient.  With dvd it cannot encrypt nor does it ask to encrypt.  I burnt a bunch of game dvd images on some discs.

Dell Pro Desktops

Pro Slim QCS1250, adding cd/dvd drive

8x DVD+/-RW 9.5mm Optical Disk Drive

Dell DVD+/-RW, SATA, Internal, R630, CusKit

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