Alternative to SMO-F551-S: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the SMO-F551-S (Sony SMO-F551/S SMO F551/S Magneto Optical Drive - Magneto Optical Drive - 5.2GB Native - 1 x 50-pin IDC Fast SCSI SCSI - 5.25 1/2H Internal) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar parts that offer comparable performance at different price points. Each option below is in-stock, US-warehoused, and tested-and-certified before ship. Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5+; B2B procurement can use Net 30 with PO.
About the SMO-F551-S
| SKU | SMO-F551-S |
|---|---|
| Product | Sony SMO-F551/S SMO F551/S Magneto Optical Drive - Magneto Optical Drive - 5.2GB Native - 1 x 50-pin IDC Fast SCSI SCSI - 5.25 1/2H Internal |
| Current price | $582.51 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View SMO-F551-S › |
Alternatives to SMO-F551-S
Each part below is currently in our US warehouse, ships same-day for orders before 2pm ET, and includes our 90-day warranty. SKUs link to the full product page with photos, datasheets and B2B quote form.
CG01000-506901 - Fujitsu DynaMO 2300 SCSI Magneto-Optical Drive - Magneto Optical Drive - 2.3GB - 2048 BpS - SCSI-2 SE SCSI External
SKU: CG01000-506901
Price: $869.55
989000-R - Adaptec AHA-2940 Ultra SCSI Controller - 20MBps - 1 x 50-pin HD-50 Ultra SCSI - SCSI External 1 x 50-pin IDC Ultra SCSI - SCSI Internal
SKU: 989000-R
Price: $155.99
1662200-R - Adaptec 2930 Ultra SCSI Controller - Up to 20MBps - 1 x 50-pin HD-50 Female SCSI-2 - SCSI External 1 x 50-pin IDC Male - SCSI Internal
SKU: 1662200-R
Price: $182.93
1662200 - Adaptec 2930 Ultra SCSI Controller - Up to 20MBps - 1 x 50-pin HD Female - SCSI-2 External 1 x 50-pin IDC Male Ultra Narrow - SCSI Internal
SKU: 1662200
Price: $318.32
EH900A - HP StorageWorks EH900A LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Drive LTO-5 1.50 TB (Native)/3 TB (Compressed) SASExternal 138.88 MBps Native 277.76 MBps Compressed
SKU: EH900A
Price: $833.68
35P1609 - IBM LTO Ultrium 6 Fiber Channel Drive LTO-6 2.50 TB (Native)/6.25 TB (Compressed) Fiber ChannelInternal 160 MBps Native 400 MBps Compressed
SKU: 35P1609
Price: $3,544.04
AITE130CSK - Sony AIT e130/S AIT-2 External Tape Drive - 50GB (Native)/130GB (Compressed) - External
SKU: AITE130CSK
Price: $492.41
Sony AITI50/S AIT-E Turbo Tape Drive - 20GB (Native)/52GB (Compressed) - 3.5 Internal
SKU: AITI50-S
Price: $492.41
How we pick alternatives
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Spec parity — capacity, speed, port count, and form factor matched within a 10% tolerance
- Price spread — alternatives shown across the price range, so you can pick on budget
- Brand mix — both OEM-equivalent and trusted aftermarket, all certified
- Reliability data — preferred parts have failure rates below 1% in our 18-month return tracking
- In stock today — shipping today, not 4-6 weeks from now
Want a side-by-side spec comparison?
We can prepare a written comparison covering throughput, power draw, form factor and validated compatibility. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com or call +1 (407) 205-8454 — most quotes ship within 4 business hours.