Fujitsu Introduces New Line of Magneto-Optical Drives with Enhanced Reliability and Storage Capacity

Strategic Insights -

Fujitsu Computer Products of America (FCPA) has announced a new line of magneto-optical drives, including the DynaMO family of products, which offer advanced reliability and storage capacity for professionals in various industries. The new DynaMO family consists of the DynaMO 640SE external removable drive, the DynaMO 640SZI internal SCSI kit, and the DynaMO 640AI internal ATAPI kit. Additionally, FCPA has introduced a bare SCSI magneto-optical drive ideal for OEMs and industrial customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The DynaMO family of magneto-optical drives provides one of the most reliable and cost-effective sources of high-capacity storage available on today's market, with a lower price point than previous models.
  • The new drives offer faster access time than previous generations, making them an excellent choice for near-line storage applications.
  • The DynaMO family provides up to 640 megabytes of removable, rewritable data capacity on a single 3.5-inch disk, with options for 640 megabyte, 540 megabyte, 230 megabyte, and 128 megabyte capacities.
  • Fujitsu's magneto-optical products are designed for professionals in industrial design, architecture, and computer-aided design, as well as for data generated in legal, scientific, medical, and other industrial applications where data integrity is critical.
  • The DynaMO family is backed by Fujitsu's outstanding reputation for quality and customer support, with a lifetime warranty for its magneto-optical media.

Statistics:

  • The DynaMO family provides up to 640 megabytes of removable, rewritable data capacity on a single 3.5-inch disk.
  • The new drives offer faster access time than previous generations.
  • Falitsu's magneto-optical disks are one of the most reliable methods of storage, with a durability that is resistant to moisture, dust, and shock.
  • Fujitsu's No Excuses warranty offers customers a replacement unit within two business days in the unlikely event of a hardware defect or unresolvable malfunction during the warranty period.
  • The DynaMO family will be available through Fujitsu authorized resellers worldwide, with the external DynaMO 640SE available at a suggested retail price of $349 and the DynaMO 640AI internal kit priced at $299.

Sources:

  • Fujitsu Computer Products of America (FCPA) press release, June 1, 1998
  • http://www.fcpa.com for more details on the DynaMO family and the free media promotion.