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Freecom DAT160i 80/160GB USB 2.0 vs Freecom OEM DAT-72e USB

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 5identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • DAT160i 80/160GB USB 2.0:Yes
    • OEM DAT-72e USB:No
  • Native capacity
    • DAT160i 80/160GB USB 2.0:80 GB
    • OEM DAT-72e USB:36 GB
  • Compressed capacity
    • DAT160i 80/160GB USB 2.0:160 GB
    • OEM DAT-72e USB:72 GB

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Comparison of DAT160i 80/160GB USB 2.0, OEM DAT-72e USB
29 specifications
Performance2 differ
Product typeStorage driveStorage drive
Media typeTape CartridgeTape Cartridge
InterfaceDiffersSCSI 3 Ultra 160 LVD, USB 2.0USB 2.0
InternalDiffersYesNo
Data storage typeDDSDDS
Compression ratio2:12:1
Form factorKnown for one5.25"Unknown — not stated by the source
Access timeKnown for one50000 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Logical recording formatKnown for oneANSI/ECMA DDS-4, DAT 72, DAT 160Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one1000000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for onecCSAus Certification to C22.2, No. 60950, TÜV EN60950 (IEC 60950), FCC and CE Declaration of Conformity, C-TICK Approved (AS/NZS CISPR22), VCCI Approved, RRL Approved, BSMI Approved, GOSH ApprovedUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-Windows 2000, 2003, XP -Linux
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers80 GB36 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers160 GB72 GB
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transmissionidentical
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one9.6 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Backup rate compressed performanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.6 GB/h
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB/s
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one10.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one2.25 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.3 cm (5.25")
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Data compressionKnown for oneDCLZUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one181 x 236 x 67 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Write methodsKnown for one8 mm helical scanUnknown — not stated by the source

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