Name: RMO-S561 Sony 9.1GB External Magneto Optical Drive Fast SCSI 6.14MB/s
Brand: Sony
SKU: RMO-S561
Price: 599.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Sony RMO-S561 is a powerful external magneto-optical drive with a 9.1GB storage capacity, designed for professional-grade data storage and retrieval. With Fast SCSI connectivity, high transfer speeds, and backward compatibility, it ensures efficient data management for archiving and backup purposes. Its external enclosure provides flexibility for various workstation and server environments, making it a reliable choice for secure, high-capacity storage solutions.

General Information
Brand	Sony
Part Number	RMO-S561

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	2.8 x 8.3 x 11.5 inches
Weight	11.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The Sony RMO-S561 is a high-capacity 9.1GB external magneto-optical (MO) drive designed to provide reliable and secure data storage. Featuring a Fast SCSI interface, this drive ensures seamless data transfer, with a sustained data rate of 6.14 MB/s and a burst transfer rate of up to 20 MB/s for fast and efficient operation. With an 8MB buffer, the drive optimizes data processing to reduce latency and enhance performance. It supports 5.25-inch MO disks, allowing both read and write capabilities for disks ranging from 2.3GB to 9.1GB, while also offering read-only support for 600MB to 1.3GB MO disks, ensuring backward compatibility with older media. Housed in an external enclosure, the Sony RMO-S561 is ideal for users needing a removable, high-capacity storage solution for archiving, backup, and data retrieval in professional and industrial applications. Key Features 9.1GB external MO drive for secure and long-term data storage Fast SCSI interface for high-speed connectivity Sustained data transfer rate of 6.14 MB/s, burst speed up to 20 MB/s 8MB buffer for enhanced performance and reliability Supports 5.25-inch MO disks with backward compatibility External enclosure for versatile deployment options

Use Cases
The Sony RMO-S561 external magneto-optical drive is primarily utilized in environments requiring secure, high-capacity archival solutions, such as media production studios and enterprise backup facilities. IT professionals managing data retention policies benefit from its compatibility with legacy systems and reliable data integrity over long-term storage. How It's Used: Archiving large multimedia files in broadcast and post-production studios where data preservation and fast retrieval are critical. Backup storage for SMB networks requiring removable media solutions with high durability and longevity. Data retention and compliance archiving in financial and healthcare institutions leveraging external MO drives for secure offsite storage. Supplementing tape libraries in enterprise IT environments to provide faster random access to archived data. Supporting remote office data backup operations where network bandwidth is limited, utilizing removable media for physical transport. This external MO drive facilitates operational efficiency in data-intensive environments by enabling scalable and reliable storage expansion. Its Fast SCSI interface ensures performance consistency, making it suitable for integration into existing storage ecosystems requiring durable media for long-term data preservation.

RMO-S561 Sony 9.1GB External Magneto Optical Drive Fast SCSI 6.14MB/s

Product Overview

General Information

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases