Product comparison · 2 backup storage devices

Freecom SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge vs Lenovo ThinkServer IBM LTO Generation 4 SAS Half High Tape Drive

12specifications compared
9differ
3identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Interface
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:USB 2.0
- ThinkServer IBM LTO Generation 4 SAS Half High Tape Drive:SCSI (SAS)
Internal
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:No
- ThinkServer IBM LTO Generation 4 SAS Half High Tape Drive:Yes
Data storage type
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:DAT
- ThinkServer IBM LTO Generation 4 SAS Half High Tape Drive:LTO
Compression ratio
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:2:1
- ThinkServer IBM LTO Generation 4 SAS Half High Tape Drive:No
Product colour
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:Black
- ThinkServer IBM LTO Generation 4 SAS Half High Tape Drive:Grey
Native capacity
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:160 GB
- ThinkServer IBM LTO Generation 4 SAS Half High Tape Drive:800 GB
Compressed capacity
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:320 GB
- ThinkServer IBM LTO Generation 4 SAS Half High Tape Drive:1.56 TB
Total storage capacity
- SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge:320 GB
- ThinkServer IBM LTO Generation 4 SAS Half High Tape Drive:800 GB

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Comparison of DAT-320ES, ThinkServer IBM LTO Generation 4 SAS Half High Tape Drive
24 specifications	A Freecom SuperLoader DAT-320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge Model DAT-320ES View product	B Lenovo ThinkServer IBM LTO Generation 4 SAS Half High Tape Drive View product
Performance5 differ
Product type	Storage drive	Storage drive
Media type	Tape Cartridge	Tape Cartridge
InterfaceDiffers	USB 2.0	SCSI (SAS)
InternalDiffers	No	Yes
Data storage typeDiffers	DAT	LTO
Compression ratioDiffers	2:1	No
Form factor	5.25" Half-height	5.25" Half-height
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Storage3 differ
Native capacityDiffers	160 GB	800 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers	320 GB	1.56 TB
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	800 GB
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one	64 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transmissionidentical
Backup rate compressed performanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	864 GB/h
Backup rate native performanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	432 GB/h
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (native)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 MB/s
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	812.8 x 711.2 x 571.5 mm	304.8 x 381 x 228.6 mm
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	149.9 x 210.8 x 43.2 mm (5.9 x 8.3 x 1.7")
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
Data compressionKnown for one	2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Size (imperial)Known for one	13.3 cm (5.25")	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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