Product comparison · 2 backup storage devices

Dell 36/72GB Tape Drive vs Dell 400 / 800 GB Data Cartridge

8specifications compared
4differ
4identical
2known for one product only

Key differences

Data storage type
- 36/72GB Tape Drive:DDS
- 400 / 800 GB Data Cartridge:LTO
Native capacity
- 36/72GB Tape Drive:36 GB
- 400 / 800 GB Data Cartridge:400 GB
Compressed capacity
- 36/72GB Tape Drive:72 GB
- 400 / 800 GB Data Cartridge:800 GB

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Comparison of 36/72GB Tape Drive, 400 / 800 GB Data Cartridge
10 specifications	A Dell 36/72GB Tape Drive View product	B Dell 400 / 800 GB Data Cartridge View product
Performance2 differ
Product type	Storage drive	Storage drive
Media type	Tape Cartridge	Tape Cartridge
Internal	Yes	Yes
Data storage typeDiffers	DDS	LTO
Compression ratio	2:1	2:1
Logical recording formatKnown for one	DAT 72,DDS-4, DDS-3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible productsDiffers	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	Dell PowerVault 114T, 124T, 132T, 136T, TL2000, TL4000
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blue
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers	36 GB	400 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers	72 GB	800 GB

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.

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