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Plasmon RF-60J-703 Optical Disk Jukebox 60-Disc 5.25" For Parts Matsushita

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12859
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Used
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  • Plasmon RF-60J-703 optical disk jukebox – full front view showing tower cabinet with stainless steel control panel, LCD display, four front-panel buttons, and louvered lower doors on casters
  • Plasmon RF-60J-703 optical jukebox – close-up of stainless steel front panel showing LCD display, four control buttons, three drive bay slots, and Plasmon Optical Disk Jukebox label
  • Plasmon RF-60J-703 rating plate and QC label – shows model Reflection RF-60J-703, Plasmon Data Systems Milpitas CA, S/N 32436, July 1996, 100-240V AC, UL/TUV/CE certifications, and Plasmon QC Passed sticker dated 7/25/95
  • Plasmon RF-60J-703 interior – cabinet open showing disk magazine rack on right, robotic transport arm assembly on left with stepper motor and guide rails, and wiring harness on far right
  • Plasmon RF-60J-703 robotic transport mechanism – close-up of picker arm assembly with stepper motor, horizontal linear guide rails, flat ribbon cable, and disk magazine slot board
  • Plasmon RF-60J-703 internal electronics bay – right side panel showing red controller PCB with multiple ICs and connectors, ribbon cables, power wiring harness, and two Matsushita optical drives stacked at bottom
  • Plasmon RF-60J-703 robotic picker arm – close-up showing linear actuator arm with optical disk partially loaded, stepper motor, guide rods, and ribbon cable against the disk magazine board
  • Matsushita LF-7394P 5.25-inch 1.5 GB magneto-optical drive removed from jukebox – top/rear view showing SCSI interface connector, PCB, yellow laser warning label, and UL certification
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Description

Plasmon RF-60J-703 Optical Disk Jukebox 60-Disc 5.25" For Parts Matsushita

The Plasmon RF-60J-703 — also labeled as the Reflection RF-60J-703 — is a floor-standing 60-disc optical disk jukebox manufactured by Plasmon Data Systems of Milpitas, California. This unit is being sold as-is for parts or repair: it does not power up and the optical disk picking mechanism (the robotic transport arm that retrieves and returns discs between the magazine rack and the drives) is missing.

Specifications & What's Included

  • Manufacturer: Plasmon Data Systems, Inc., Milpitas, CA
  • Model: Reflection RF-60J-703
  • Disc capacity: 60 optical discs
  • Optical drives: 2 × Matsushita LF-7394P, 5.25", 1.5 GB each
  • Drive interface: SCSI
  • Power: 100–240V AC, 2.0–1.0A, 50/60Hz (universal input)
  • Form factor: Floor-standing tower cabinet on casters
  • Front panel: LCD status display, four control buttons, three drive bay slots
  • Certifications: UL, TUV, CE, FCC Part 15
  • Serial number: 32436 (July 1996)
  • Internal controller PCB (red board with multiple ICs) present
  • Disk magazine rack/board present
  • Internal wiring harness present
  • Missing: optical disk picking/transport mechanism
  • Does not power up
  • No cables, manuals, or documentation included

Applications

Optical disk jukeboxes like the Plasmon RF-60J-703 were high-capacity nearline storage systems used in the 1990s and early 2000s for document imaging, medical record archiving, digital asset management, and government/legal record retention. The jukebox format allowed organizations to maintain large libraries of 5.25" magneto-optical (MO) discs — each holding 1.3–2.6 GB — with automated robotic retrieval, giving access to hundreds of gigabytes of data without requiring manual disc swapping. Plasmon was one of the leading brands in this space alongside brands like HP, DISC, and Hewlett-Packard StorageWorks. These units connected to workstations and servers via SCSI and were commonly managed through dedicated jukebox management software. Today, units like this are primarily sought by technicians repairing similar Plasmon systems or by collectors of legacy optical storage equipment. The two Matsushita LF-7394P drives inside are themselves sought-after service parts for other optical jukebox and standalone MO drive systems of the same era.

Condition: For Parts or Not Working
This Plasmon RF-60J-703 Optical Disk Jukebox is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair. The unit does not power up. It is missing the optical disk picking mechanism (the robotic picker/transport arm assembly that moves discs between the magazine and the drives). Two Matsushita LF-7394P 5.25" 1.5 GB optical drives are present inside the cabinet. The cabinet, front panel, disk magazine rack, and internal wiring harness appear intact. No cables or documentation are included. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
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Warranty Information

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Additional Information

Brand:
Plasmon
Model:
RF-60J-703
MPN:
RF-60J-703
Secondary Model:
Reflection RF-60J-703
Type:
Optical Disk Jukebox / Autochanger
SKU:
12859
Manufacturer:
Plasmon Data Systems, Inc.
Country/Region of Manufacture:
United States
Disc Capacity:
60 Discs
Optical Drive Model:
Matsushita LF-7394P (x2)
Drive Format:
5.25" Magneto-Optical
Drive Capacity:
1.5 GB per drive
Number of Drives:
2
Power Requirements:
100-240V AC, 2.0-1.0A, 50/60Hz
Form Factor:
Tower / Floor-Standing Cabinet
Certifications:
UL, TUV, CE, FCC Part 15
Seller Notes:
Includes 2 Matsushita LF-7394P 5.25" optical drives. Missing optical disk picking mechanism. No cables or manuals included.
Condition Notes:
Plasmon RF-60J-703 Optical Disk Jukebox sold AS-IS for parts. Does not power up. Missing optical disk picking mechanism. Includes 2 Matsushita LF-7394P 5.25" 1.5 GB optical drives. No cables included.
California Prop 65 Warning:
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov
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Plasmon 555700-000 Optical Disk Jukebox IDE 100-240V No HDD No Shuttle For Parts Tower-mounted optical disk jukebox designed for automated optical media storage and retrieval. Uses IDE interface for...
14215
SKU:
14215
Availability:
Usually ships within 1–2 business days.
Weight:
58.00 LBS
Brand:
Plasmon
Model:
555700-000
MPN:
555700-000
Type:
Optical Disk Jukebox
SKU:
14215
Condition:
As-Is / For Parts or Not Working
Seller Notes:
Sold as-is for parts. No hard drive, no optical shuttle carts included.
Interface:
IDE
Power Requirements:
100–240V AC, 50/60Hz, 1.5–0.75A
Country/Region of Manufacture:
United States
Manufacture Date:
August 1994
Certifications:
UL, CSA, TÜV, CE, FCC Part 15
Form Factor:
Tower / Floor-Standing
Compatible With:
IDE-based optical disk storage systems
Internal Interface Board:
7200 Lift Interface (IDE)
Display:
LCD front panel with Power and Active indicators
Components Included:
Chassis, robotics mechanism, control board, power supply, fan
Components Missing:
Hard drive, optical shuttle carts
Condition Notes:
This Plasmon 555700-000 Optical Disk Jukebox is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair. The unit powers on — the front panel LCD displays 'ICE IS EMPTY / DRIVE IS EMPTY' — but it is incomplete and not a fully functional system.
California Prop 65 Warning:
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov