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Sony CWO5200 8x 5.20GB 5.25-Inch Magneto Optical Media
- 5.25-inch magneto-optical media
- 8x recording density
- 5.20GB storage capacity per disk
- Designed for data archival and backup
- High reliability for long-term data storage
- Compatible with specific Sony MO drive systems
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Product Overview
The Sony CWO5200 is a 5.25-inch magneto-optical (MO) disk drive that offers a high storage capacity of 8x, equating to 5.20GB per disk. This drive was designed for reliable data storage and archival, providing a robust solution for environments requiring large amounts of data to be stored and accessed.
Technical Information
| Media Type | Magneto-Optical (MO) |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch |
| Capacity | 5.20GB |
Additional Specifications
| Recording Density | 8x |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
Product Description
The Sony CWO5200 magneto-optical media represents a significant advancement in high-capacity removable storage for its era. Designed to be used with compatible 5.25-inch MO drives, these disks offered a compelling alternative to traditional magnetic tapes and floppy disks, particularly for applications demanding large storage volumes and long-term data integrity. The 8x recording density signifies the drive's ability to write data at a higher rate or achieve greater capacity compared to earlier generations of MO technology. With a substantial 5.20GB capacity per disk, the CWO5200 was well-suited for professional environments such as graphic design, scientific research, medical imaging, and enterprise data archiving, where the secure and permanent storage of large datasets was paramount. Magneto-optical technology combines aspects of magnetic and optical storage, offering advantages like resistance to magnetic fields and a high degree of data permanence. This made Sony's CWO5200 media a reliable choice for archiving critical information, ensuring that data remained accessible and uncorrupted over extended periods, a crucial factor for compliance and historical record-keeping.
