HPE 701498-B21 – Mobile USB DVD-RW Optical Drive
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Key Features
- External USB-powered DVD-RW optical drive
- Supports DVD and CD read/write media
- Portable design for server maintenance tasks
- Compatible with HPE ProLiant platforms
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HPE 701498-B21 – Mobile USB DVD-RW Optical Drive
Overview
The HPE 701498-B21 is an external USB-powered DVD-RW optical drive designed for HPE ProLiant server environments. It provides DVD and CD read/write functionality for operating system installation, firmware loading, software deployment, and recovery operations where internal optical drives are unavailable.
The drive connects through a USB interface and supports multiple DVD and CD media formats for enterprise deployment and maintenance workflows. Its portable external design allows flexible use across rack and tower server platforms.
This model is commonly used in enterprise data centers, branch offices, and server staging environments where administrators require direct physical media access for provisioning and troubleshooting tasks.
It integrates into HPE ProLiant ecosystems requiring temporary or shared optical media support without dedicated internal optical drive bays.
Typical Deployment Scenarios
Used in HPE ProLiant server deployments for operating system installation, firmware updates, offline diagnostics, and recovery procedures. Common in enterprise IT environments where USB-connected external optical media access is required for maintenance or provisioning operations.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | 701498-B21 |
| Product Type | External USB DVD-RW Optical Drive |
| Drive Type | External |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Power Source | USB Powered |
| Optical Media Support | DVD±R / DVD±RW / CD-R / CD-RW |
| Form Factor | Slim Portable Drive |
| Read Capability | DVD and CD |
| Write Capability | DVD and CD |
| DVD Read/Write Speed | Up to 8x |
| CD Read/Write Speed | Up to 24x |
| Compatibility | HPE ProLiant Servers |
| Color | Black |
| Usage | OS deployment and recovery |
Compatibility / Ecosystem
Compatible with HPE ProLiant server platforms supporting external USB optical devices. Integrates with enterprise deployment workflows requiring DVD/CD media access for software installation and maintenance operations.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.13 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.2 × 13 × 0.96 cm |
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