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PowerEdge R710 Technical Guide 47
Optical Drives
Optical drives are optional in all PowerEdge R710 systems and connect to the planar through the SATA
interface. The following internal slimline drives are available on the PowerEdge R710:
• DVD-ROM
• DVD+RW
If an optical drive is not ordered with the system, a blank is installed in its place.
Tape Drives
External tape drives and tape libraries are supported. For more information on supported tape drives and tape
libraries, see http://www.dell.com/storage
.
External Storage Support
External storage devices are supported. For more information, see http://www.dell.com/storage.