Product comparison · 2 backup storage devices

Acer Altos LTO-3 HH Tape Autoloader vs Freecom OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern

Key differences

Native capacity
- Altos LTO-3 HH Tape Autoloader:3.2 TB
- OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern:200 GB
Compressed capacity
- Altos LTO-3 HH Tape Autoloader:6.4 TB
- OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern:400 GB
Recommended media
- Altos LTO-3 HH Tape Autoloader:LTO-3
- OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern:LTO-1 & LTO-2

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Comparison of Altos LTO-3 HH Tape Autoloader, OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern
16 specifications	A Acer Altos LTO-3 HH Tape Autoloader View product	B Freecom OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern View product
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Storage auto loader & library	Storage drive
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ultra 160 SCSI LVD
InternalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Data storage typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LTO
Compression ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2:1
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-Windows 2000, 2003, XP -Linux
Standard interfacesKnown for one	SCSI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers	3.2 TB	200 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers	6.4 TB	400 GB
Data transmissionidentical
Backup rate compressed performanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	172.8 GB/h
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 MB/s
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Size (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.3 cm (5.25")
Other features1 differ
Recommended mediaDiffers	LTO-3	LTO-1 & LTO-2
MountingKnown for one	2U	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.