Product comparison · 2 backup storage devices

Freecom DAT Drive 12-24GB int SCSI DDS3 vs Freecom TAPEWARE ULTRIUM 230E EXT DRIVE KIT 100-200GB 15-30MB/S LVD

9specifications compared
7differ
2identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

Interface
- DAT Drive 12-24GB int SCSI DDS3:Single Ended, Narrow SCSI-2
- TAPEWARE ULTRIUM 230E EXT DRIVE KIT 100-200GB 15-30MB/S LVD:Ultra2 SCSI, LVD, MultiMode
Internal
- DAT Drive 12-24GB int SCSI DDS3:Yes
- TAPEWARE ULTRIUM 230E EXT DRIVE KIT 100-200GB 15-30MB/S LVD:No
Native capacity
- DAT Drive 12-24GB int SCSI DDS3:12 GB
- TAPEWARE ULTRIUM 230E EXT DRIVE KIT 100-200GB 15-30MB/S LVD:100 GB
Compressed capacity
- DAT Drive 12-24GB int SCSI DDS3:24 GB
- TAPEWARE ULTRIUM 230E EXT DRIVE KIT 100-200GB 15-30MB/S LVD:200 GB
I/O ports
- DAT Drive 12-24GB int SCSI DDS3:Single Ended, Narrow SCSI-2
- TAPEWARE ULTRIUM 230E EXT DRIVE KIT 100-200GB 15-30MB/S LVD:high-density 68 pin SCSI

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Comparison of DAT Drive 12-24GB int SCSI DDS3, TAPEWARE ULTRIUM 230E EXT DRIVE KIT 100-200GB 15-30MB/S LVD
18 specifications	A Freecom DAT Drive 12-24GB int SCSI DDS3 View product	B Freecom TAPEWARE ULTRIUM 230E EXT DRIVE KIT 100-200GB 15-30MB/S LVD View product
Performance3 differ
Product type	Storage drive	Storage drive
Media type	Tape Cartridge	Tape Cartridge
InterfaceDiffers	Single Ended, Narrow SCSI-2	Ultra2 SCSI, LVD, MultiMode
InternalDiffers	Yes	No
Form factorKnown for one	5.25"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logical recording formatKnown for one	ANSI/ISO/ECMA DDS, DDS-DC, DDS-2 and DDS-3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffers	TapeWare Software - Backs up server or workstation	TapeWare software
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows (NT), NetWare, Linux,MAC OS, Unix, Sun Solaris, Silicon Graphics, IBM AIX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Native capacityDiffers	12 GB	100 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers	24 GB	200 GB
Media types supportedDiffers	DDS-3 (125m), DDS-2 (120m), DDS 90m & 60m media	Metal Particle
Data transmissionidentical
Burst transfer rateKnown for one	1 MB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for one	2MB/s (with/without compr.); 3 MB/s max. asynchron; 10 MB/s max. synchron	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
I/O portsDiffers	Single Ended, Narrow SCSI-2	high-density 68 pin SCSI
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	205 x 291 x 122 mm
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Size (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.3 cm (5.25")
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 kg

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