What is MO-SOL?

MO-SOL is a software product that allows the easy integration of Magneto-Optical (Erasable) Disk Drives and UDO Disk Drives with SUN Microsystems computers. MO-SOL consists of an erasable optical disk device driver, a set of utility programs for installing, media formatting, device testing and a comprehensive users manual as well as man pages.

Key MO-SOL Features

  • Transparent Access:

    No modifications to existing applications necessary.
  • Protects Your Data:

    Proper media formatting and drive operation (i.e. locks the disk in the drive).
  • Simple Installation:

    Comes with a menu driven auto-installation program.
  • Supports Non 512 Byte Sectored Media.
  • User Configurable:

    Utility programs allow the user to configure write verifies, cached writes, SCSI disconnects/reconnects, SCSI async/sync protocol, etc.
  • Extensive Drive and Disk Diagnostics utility programs.
  • Supports ALL File System Calls, Block Device Calls and Procedures: Including: mount, fsck, newfs, dkinfo, and dump.
  • Optional Developer Library Available:

    A "C" Library interface gives application programs the ability to directly operate and monitor the operation of the optical disk drive.