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Freecom OEM DAT-160i SAS vs Freecom OEM SAS LTO-4 HH intern

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 7identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Data storage type
    • OEM DAT-160i SAS:DDS
    • OEM SAS LTO-4 HH intern:LTO
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • OEM DAT-160i SAS:1000000 h
    • OEM SAS LTO-4 HH intern:250000 h
  • Native capacity
    • OEM DAT-160i SAS:80 GB
    • OEM SAS LTO-4 HH intern:800 GB
  • Compressed capacity
    • OEM DAT-160i SAS:160 GB
    • OEM SAS LTO-4 HH intern:1.6 TB
  • Backup rate compressed performance
    • OEM DAT-160i SAS:49.3 GB/h
    • OEM SAS LTO-4 HH intern:576 GB/h
  • Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)
    • OEM DAT-160i SAS:13.8 MB/s
    • OEM SAS LTO-4 HH intern:160 MB/s
  • Power requirements
    • OEM DAT-160i SAS:+5V DC, 0.9A; +12V DC, 1.5A
    • OEM SAS LTO-4 HH intern:5V DC, 2.5A; 12V, 0.7A
  • Weight
    • OEM DAT-160i SAS:790 g
    • OEM SAS LTO-4 HH intern:1.45 kg

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Comparison of OEM DAT-160i SAS, OEM SAS LTO-4 HH intern
31 specifications
Performance5 differ
Product typeStorage driveStorage drive
Media typeTape CartridgeTape Cartridge
InterfaceDiffersSCSI 3 Ultra 160 LVD, USB 2.0, SAS3 Gb/s SAS
InternalYesYes
Data storage typeDiffersDDSLTO
Compression ratio2:12:1
Logical recording formatDiffersANSI/ECMA DDS-4, DAT 72, DAT 160LTO Ultrium 4, LTO Ultrium 3, LTO Ultrium 2
Product colourBlackBlack
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs1000000 h250000 h
Read/write head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000 h
CertificationDifferscCSAus, TUV, CE, C-Tick, RRLCSA C22.2, No.60950 (cCSAus), TÜV EN60950 (IEC 60950), CE, FCC 47 CFR Parts 15, NOM, VCCI, C-TICK, RRL, BSMI, GOSH CB
Compatible operating systems-Windows 2000, 2003, XP -Linux-Windows 2000, 2003, XP -Linux
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers80 GB800 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers160 GB1.6 TB
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Data transmission2 differ
Backup rate compressed performanceDiffers49.3 GB/h576 GB/h
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Differs13.8 MB/s160 MB/s
Burst transfer rateKnown for one6.4 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustained data transfer rate (native)Known for one6.9 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power requirementsDiffers+5V DC, 0.9A; +12V DC, 1.5A5V 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 & dimensions1 differ
Size (imperial)13.3 cm (5.25")13.3 cm (5.25")
WeightDiffers790 g1.45 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%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Other features2 differ
Data compressionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTO-DC dual (ALDC)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs102 x 166 x 41 mm145 x 206 x 41 mm
Recommended mediaDiffersDAT 160, DAT 72, DDS-4LTO Ultrium 4 1.6TB

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