Product comparison · 2 backup storage devices

Freecom OEM DAT-160e USB vs Freecom SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive

10specifications compared
7differ
3identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Internal
- OEM DAT-160e USB:No
- SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive:Yes
Data storage type
- OEM DAT-160e USB:DDS
- SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive:LTO
Compression ratio
- OEM DAT-160e USB:2:1
- SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive:No
Native capacity
- OEM DAT-160e USB:80 GB
- SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive:800 GB
Compressed capacity
- OEM DAT-160e USB:160 GB
- SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive:1.6 TB
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)
- OEM DAT-160e USB:13.8 MB/s
- SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive:160 MB/s

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Comparison of OEM DAT-160e USB, SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive
34 specifications	A Freecom OEM DAT-160e USB View product	B Freecom SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive View product
Performance4 differ
Product type	Storage drive	Storage drive
Media type	Tape Cartridge	Tape Cartridge
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SAS
InternalDiffers	No	Yes
Data storage typeDiffers	DDS	LTO
Compression ratioDiffers	2:1	No
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.25"
Access timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70 ms
Logical recording formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LTO Ultrium 4, LTO Ultrium 3, LTO Ultrium 2
Product colour	Black	Black
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250000 h
Read/write head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60000 h
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CSA C22.2, cCSAus, TÜV EN60950, CE, FCC 47 CFR Parts 15, NOM, VCCI, C-TICK, RRL, BSMI, GOSH CB
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	-Windows 2000, 2003, XP -Linux	Win 2000, 2003, XP Linux
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers	80 GB	800 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers	160 GB	1.6 TB
Data transmission1 differ
Burst transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 MB/s
Data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Gbit/s
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Differs	13.8 MB/s	160 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (native)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 MB/s
Backup rate compressed performanceKnown for one	49.3 GB/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5V, 2.5A
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.45 kg
Size (imperial)Known for one	13.3 cm (5.25")	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 featuresidentical
Data compressionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LTO-DC
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	145 x 206 x 41 mm
Recording technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 PRML

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