Product comparison · 2 backup storage devices

Dell 36/72GB Tape Drive vs Dell PowerVault LTO5-140HH

7specifications compared
4differ
3identical
4known for one product only

Key differences

Data storage type
- 36/72GB Tape Drive:DDS
- PowerVault LTO5-140HH:LTO
Native capacity
- 36/72GB Tape Drive:36 GB
- PowerVault LTO5-140HH:1.5 TB
Compressed capacity
- 36/72GB Tape Drive:72 GB
- PowerVault LTO5-140HH:3 TB

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Comparison of 36/72GB Tape Drive, PowerVault LTO5-140HH
11 specifications	A Dell 36/72GB Tape Drive View product	B Dell PowerVault LTO5-140HH View product
Performance2 differ
Product type	Storage drive	Storage drive
Media type	Tape Cartridge	Tape Cartridge
InternalKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 PowerEdge T610 / T410 /T710
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers	36 GB	1.5 TB
Compressed capacityDiffers	72 GB	3 TB
Data transmissionidentical
Sustained data transfer rate (native)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 MB/s

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