M-Series 5.25" MO Automation

The New Standard in 5.25" Optical Storage Automation

Magneto-Optical Technology


Plasmon’s M-Series is an ideal storage solution for data-intensive applications requiring near-line access speeds. MO drives are multi-functional, providing the benefits of both rewritable and WORM technology. They are a great alternative for multi-user, 24x7 network environments. These libraries offer faster access speeds and are considerably less expensive than alternative solutions. MO technology is best suited for fast access and long-term archival for random-access data patterns, especially if a WORM solution is needed. WORM media is unalterable and impervious to the contaminants of the outside world—making it virtually indestructible.

M-Series libraries
With the industry’s broadest line-up of MO libraries, and proven ISO standard Magneto-Optical drive technology, Plasmon’s M-Series automation family offers the powerful combination of record time-to-data and a rapid transfer rate. The M-Series libraryes are renowned for their high level of performance, due to Plasmon’s patented robotics and world-class manufacturing. The M-Series has closed loop cooling approach with no air being drawn into the cabinet, drastically reducing dust contamination. With forward and backward media compatibility, the M-Series is a superior storage alternative with essentially endless expansion possibilities.

Product Features
Magneto-optical storage is used where long-term storage is desired. The main advantages are its long archive life, portability and durability. Random access speeds are high, and the media life is rated to last more than 30 years. This technology offers both WORM (Write Once Read Many) format using CCW (Continuous Composite WORM) technology or rewritable technology. Plasmon’s M-Series products set benchmarks in reliability and speed. With more than 2,800,000 MSBF (Mean Swaps Between Failure) complete disk exchange times as low as 4.3 seconds and sustained transfer rates of up to 6MB per second, the M-Series equips you to manage increasing data-flow demand quickly and cost-effectively, giving you absolute peace of mind.

On-site Maintenance
Plasmon offers a flexible on-site maintenance programme to deliver ‘On-Site Service’ for all M-Series libraryes. The standard service is included with the sale of M-Series libraryes in specified territories (not Middle East or Asia & Pacific) and carried out by a fully qualified engineer. Plasmon offers the customer the option to purchase upgrades to faster and extended levels of service, including 24 hour cover with 4 hour response times for 1 or 3 years.