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Freecom OEM DAT-160e USB vs Freecom OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 5identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • OEM DAT-160e USB:No
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern:Yes
  • Data storage type
    • OEM DAT-160e USB:DDS
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern:LTO
  • Native capacity
    • OEM DAT-160e USB:80 GB
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern:400 GB
  • Compressed capacity
    • OEM DAT-160e USB:160 GB
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern:800 GB
  • Backup rate compressed performance
    • OEM DAT-160e USB:49.3 GB/h
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern:432 GB/h
  • Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)
    • OEM DAT-160e USB:13.8 MB/s
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern:120 MB/s

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Comparison of OEM DAT-160e USB, OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern
30 specifications
Performance2 differ
Product typeStorage driveStorage drive
Media typeTape CartridgeTape Cartridge
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra-320 SCSI Wide, SCSI 3Gbps
InternalDiffersNoYes
Data storage typeDiffersDDSLTO
Compression ratio2:12:1
Logical recording formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTO Ultrium 3, LTO Ultrium 2, LTO Ultrium 1
Product colourBlackBlack
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250000 h
Read/write head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000 h
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCSA C22.2, No.60950 (cCSAus), TÜV EN60950 (IEC 60950), CE, FCC 47 CFR Parts 15, NOM, VCCI, C-TICK, RRL, BSMI, GOSH CB (IEC 60950)
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one-Windows 2000, 2003, XP -LinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers80 GB400 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers160 GB800 GB
Data transmission2 differ
Backup rate compressed performanceDiffers49.3 GB/h432 GB/h
Burst transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Differs13.8 MB/s120 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (native)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 MB/s
Poweridentical
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5V DC, 2.5A; 12V, 0.7A
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Size (imperial)13.3 cm (5.25")13.3 cm (5.25")
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.45 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 66 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Data compressionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTO-DC dual (ALDC)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 x 206 x 41 mm
Recommended mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTO Ultrium 3 800GB
Recording technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 channel PRML

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