Product comparison · 2 backup storage devices

Freecom SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge vs Freecom LTO-5 FH

15specifications compared
8differ
7identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Interface
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:USB 2.0
- LTO-5 FH:mini-SAS SFF-8088
Data storage type
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:DAT
- LTO-5 FH:GoVault
Native capacity
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:160 GB
- LTO-5 FH:1.5 TB
Compressed capacity
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:320 GB
- LTO-5 FH:3 TB
Drive device, buffer size
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:64 MB
- LTO-5 FH:256 MB
Weight
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:2 kg
- LTO-5 FH:5.57 kg
Data compression
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:2:1
- LTO-5 FH:LTO DC dual mode
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:812.8 x 711.2 x 571.5 mm
- LTO-5 FH:218 x 297 x 120 mm

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Comparison of DAT-320ES, LTO-5 FH
36 specifications	A Freecom SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge Model DAT-320ES View product	B Freecom LTO-5 FH View product
Performance2 differ
Product type	Storage drive	Storage drive
Media type	Tape Cartridge	Tape Cartridge
InterfaceDiffers	USB 2.0	mini-SAS SFF-8088
Internal	No	No
Data storage typeDiffers	DAT	GoVault
Compression ratio	2:1	2:1
Form factor	5.25" Half-height	5.25" Half-height
Access timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3120 ms
Track densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280
Product colour	Black	Black
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250000 h
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CSA Certification to C22.2, No.60950 (cCSAus) TÜV EN60950 (IEC 60950 and EN60950) CE Declaration of Conformity FCC 47 CFR Parts 15 NOM VCCI C-TICK RRL BSMI GOSH CB Certificate and Report (IEC 60950)
Storage3 differ
Native capacityDiffers	160 GB	1.5 TB
Compressed capacityDiffers	320 GB	3 TB
Drive device, buffer sizeDiffers	64 MB	256 MB
Total storage capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transmissionidentical
Burst transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (native)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 MB/s
Poweridentical
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Size (imperial)	13.3 cm (5.25")	13.3 cm (5.25")
WeightDiffers	2 kg	5.57 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 x 390 x 280 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.3 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 66 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 95%
Other features2 differ
Data compressionDiffers	2:1	LTO DC dual mode
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	812.8 x 711.2 x 571.5 mm	218 x 297 x 120 mm
Interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6Gb/sec Dual Port SAS
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	218.4 x 297.2 x 119.4 mm (8.6 x 11.7 x 4.7")
Recording technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16-channel linear serpentine
Sustained data rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47 MB/s
Undetected error rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x10 17 bits

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