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Sony SMO-S551/SD SONY SMO-S551/SD 5.2GB REWRITABLE OPTICAL DRIVE EXTERNAL
- 5.2GB Rewritable Optical Drive
- External Unit
- SCSI Interface
- High Data Transfer Rates
- Durable Media Format
- Professional Grade
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- Rewritable Optical Drive
- Capacity
- 5.2 GB
- Interface
- SCSI
- Form Factor
- External
- Media Type
- Magneto-Optical (MO)
Product details
The Sony SMO-S551/SD is an external rewritable optical drive with a capacity of 5.2GB. It utilizes SCSI connectivity for high-speed data transfer and is designed for professional or high-demand applications.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | Rewritable Optical Drive |
| Capacity | 5.2 GB |
| Interface | SCSI |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | External |
| Media Type | Magneto-Optical (MO) |
Description
The Sony SMO-S551/SD is a high-capacity external rewritable optical drive that leverages Magneto-Optical (MO) technology to offer a substantial 5.2GB storage capacity per disc. This drive is designed for professional environments where reliable, high-density data storage and archiving are critical. The use of MO media provides excellent durability and longevity for stored data, making it suitable for applications requiring long-term data preservation. Connectivity is established via a SCSI interface, which is known for its high performance and ability to support multiple devices on a single bus. This ensures fast data transfer rates, essential for efficiently writing and reading large amounts of data to and from the 5.2GB MO discs. The external enclosure makes the drive versatile, allowing it to be easily connected to various workstations or servers that are equipped with a SCSI controller. This model is particularly suited for tasks such as professional imaging, scientific data logging, or secure data archiving where data integrity and capacity are paramount. The SMO-S551/SD represents a robust solution for managing significant data volumes with the added benefit of rewritability and the inherent reliability of Sony's optical drive technology.
Condition: Refurbished
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