Product comparison · 2 backup storage devices

Dell ML3.LTO7 backup storage device Storage auto loader & library Tape Cartridge vs Lenovo TS2280 Storage drive Tape Cartridge LTO

8specifications compared
6differ
2identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Power requirements
- ML3.LTO7 backup storage device Storage auto loader & library Tape Cartridge:100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
- TS2280 Storage drive Tape Cartridge LTO:100 – 240V, 50 – 60Hz
Width
- ML3.LTO7 backup storage device Storage auto loader & library Tape Cartridge:480 mm
- TS2280 Storage drive Tape Cartridge LTO:212 mm
Depth
- ML3.LTO7 backup storage device Storage auto loader & library Tape Cartridge:885 mm
- TS2280 Storage drive Tape Cartridge LTO:332 mm
Height
- ML3.LTO7 backup storage device Storage auto loader & library Tape Cartridge:133 mm
- TS2280 Storage drive Tape Cartridge LTO:58 mm
Weight
- ML3.LTO7 backup storage device Storage auto loader & library Tape Cartridge:20 kg
- TS2280 Storage drive Tape Cartridge LTO:4.3 kg

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Comparison of ML3.LTO7, TS2280
22 specifications	A Dell ML3.LTO7 backup storage device Storage auto loader & library Tape Cartridge Model ML3.LTO7 View product	B Lenovo TS2280 Storage drive Tape Cartridge LTO Model TS2280 View product
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Storage auto loader & library	Storage drive
Media type	Tape Cartridge	Tape Cartridge
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
InternalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Data storage typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LTO
Compression ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5:1
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorKnown for one	3U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage media types supportedKnown for one	LTO-7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of slots (max)Known for one	32	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Native capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 TB
Compressed capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 TB
Data transmissionidentical
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (native)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 MB/s
Power1 differ
Power requirementsDiffers	100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz	100 – 240V, 50 – 60Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	480 mm	212 mm
DepthDiffers	885 mm	332 mm
HeightDiffers	133 mm	58 mm
WeightDiffers	20 kg	4.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)

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