Description
Sony SMO-F561 9.1GB SCSI Internal MO Magneto-Optical Drive For Parts
The Sony SMO-F561 is a 5.25-inch internal SCSI magneto-optical (MO) disk drive with a 9.1GB capacity. MO drives use a combination of laser and magnetic technologies to read and write rewritable magneto-optical cartridges, offering high storage density and long archival life. This unit is sold as-is for parts or repair and has not been tested.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Model: SMO-F561
- Part Number: 0950-2866
- Cross-Reference Part Number: HP C1113-69014
- Storage Capacity: 9.1 GB
- Drive Type: Magneto-Optical (MO) Disk Drive
- Interface: SCSI
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch internal
- Power: 5V / 12V DC
- Bezel: Not included
- Drive only — no cables or mounting hardware
Applications
The Sony SMO-F561 and similar high-capacity SCSI MO drives were commonly used in enterprise storage arrays, workstations, and archival systems throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. Magneto-optical storage was widely adopted in industries requiring long-term, reliable data archiving — including publishing, medical imaging, scientific research, and broadcast media — due to its combination of high capacity, rewritability, and cartridge longevity. These drives were frequently deployed in RAID-style multi-drive arrays and document management systems. Today they are primarily sourced for parts, repair, or legacy system maintenance where original hardware is required.
This Sony SMO-F561 9.1GB SCSI magneto-optical drive is being sold as-is for parts or repair. Due to its age and our inability to test it, we cannot make any claims about functionality. It was pulled from a large storage array where it was previously in service. The drive comes with no bezel. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Sony |
Model: |
SMO-F561 |
MPN: |
0950-2866 |
Secondary Model: |
HP C1113-69014 |
SKU: |
52347 |
Type: |
Magneto-Optical (MO) Disk Drive |
Storage Capacity: |
9.1 GB |
Interface: |
SCSI |
Form Factor: |
5.25-inch Internal |
Drive Type: |
Internal MO (Magneto-Optical) |
Bezel Included: |
No |
Power Requirements: |
5V / 12V DC |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only — no bezel, no cables, no mounting hardware. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Japan |
Condition Notes: |
This Sony SMO-F561 9.1GB SCSI MO drive is sold as-is for parts or repair. Cannot be tested due to age; pulled from a large storage array. No bezel included. No functionality guarantee. |
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 |
