Product comparison · 2 backup storage devices

Dell 320GB SATA vs Dell 36/72GB Tape Drive

8specifications compared
5differ
3identical
3known for one product only

Key differences

Media type
- 320GB SATA:RDX cartridge
- 36/72GB Tape Drive:Tape Cartridge
Data storage type
- 320GB SATA:RDX
- 36/72GB Tape Drive:DDS
Native capacity
- 320GB SATA:320 GB
- 36/72GB Tape Drive:36 GB
Compressed capacity
- 320GB SATA:640 GB
- 36/72GB Tape Drive:72 GB

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Comparison of 320GB SATA, 36/72GB Tape Drive
11 specifications	A Dell 320GB SATA View product	B Dell 36/72GB Tape Drive View product
Performance3 differ
Product type	Storage drive	Storage drive
Media typeDiffers	RDX cartridge	Tape Cartridge
InterfaceKnown for one	Serial ATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal	Yes	Yes
Data storage typeDiffers	RDX	DDS
Compression ratio	2:1	2:1
Compatible productsDiffers	DELL PowerEdge 1900 FS/2900 FS/2950 FS/2970 FS/840 FS/R210 FS/R310 FS/R710 Rack/SC1430 FS/SC440 FS/T110 FS/T310 FS/T410/T605 FS/T610 FS DELL PowerVault RD 1000 FS	DELL PowerEdge 1800 FS, 2800 FS, UNISYS 2800 FS, 6800 FS, UNISYS 6800 FS, 830 FS, 2900 FS, UNISYS PE2900 FS, 1900 FS, 840 FS, PowerVault PV114T FS, 2900 FS, PV600 FS, PV100 FS
Logical recording formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DAT 72,DDS-4, DDS-3
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers	320 GB	36 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers	640 GB	72 GB
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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