General
Memory capacity	1,2 GB
Sector size	512 Bytes
Technology	MO

This product is an MO disk drive medium from manufacturer HP, type mo 2x 1.2 GB RW 512 bytes/sector disk, with manufacturer number 92279T. It is an optical storage medium in the format of an MO cartridge, designed for use in magneto-optical drives. The cartridge offers a storage capacity of 1.2 GB and is designed for read/write operation. Data storage occurs in sectors with a size of 512 bytes per sector, representing a standard for many legacy systems.

Applications

The medium is primarily intended for systems using HP magneto-optical drives or libraries. It is designed for use in environments where reliable, rewritable data storage is required, for example in older archive systems, backup solutions, or specific industrial applications dependent on this technology. Compatibility with ISO/IEC/ANSI-compliant drives also enables use in non-HP systems, provided they support the relevant standards.

Functions and Equipment in Detail

The MO cartridge is designed as a rewritable medium, meaning data can be deleted, rewritten, and read multiple times. The storage capacity of 1.2 GB corresponds to a standard volume for MO media of this generation and allows storage of files sufficient for requirements at the time. The sector size of 512 bytes is an established standard in data storage and ensures compatibility with a wide range of operating systems and file systems based on this block size.

Technology Explained Simply

The term MO stands for magneto-optical, a technology in which data is stored using a combination of magnetic and optical methods. A laser locally heats the storage surface, enabling it to be magnetically influenced. This allows for higher storage density and reliability compared to purely magnetic media. The cartridge is housed in a robust casing that protects the optical storage chip from mechanical damage and environmental influences.

Compatibility and Accessories

The medium is specifically developed and tested for HP optical drives and libraries to ensure optimal compatibility and reliability. It is also compatible with other drives that support the ISO/IEC/ANSI standard for MO media.

Installation and Mounting

Installation is performed by simply inserting the cartridge into the corresponding MO drive. No additional mounting or installation work is required. The cartridge is directly inserted into the drive, and the device automatically handles data backup and recovery.

Advantages in Operation

The rewritability of the medium enables flexible use for backup and archiving purposes. Standardization of the sector size and compatibility with ISO/IEC/ANSI-compliant devices increase usability. The robust packaging protects the medium from mechanical and environmental influences, ensuring longer service life and reliability in operation.