Product comparison · 2 backup storage devices

Freecom OEM DAT-40i SCSI vs Freecom OEM DAT-72i USB

Key differences

Native capacity
- OEM DAT-40i SCSI:20 GB
- OEM DAT-72i USB:36 GB
Compressed capacity
- OEM DAT-40i SCSI:40 GB
- OEM DAT-72i USB:72 GB
Recommended media
- OEM DAT-40i SCSI:DDS-4, DDS-3, DDS-2
- OEM DAT-72i USB:DAT 72, DDS-4, DDS-3

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Comparison of OEM DAT-40i SCSI, OEM DAT-72i USB
20 specifications	A Freecom OEM DAT-40i SCSI View product	B Freecom OEM DAT-72i USB View product
Performance2 differ
Product type	Storage drive	Storage drive
Media type	Tape Cartridge	Tape Cartridge
InterfaceDiffers	LVD/SE Wide Ultra SCSI-2	Ultra-Wide LVD & Single-Ended
Internal	Yes	Yes
Data storage type	DDS	DDS
Compression ratio	2:1	2:1
Logical recording formatDiffers	ANSI/ECMA DDS-2, DDS-3, DDS-4	ANSI/ECMA DDS-3, DDS-4, DAT 72
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	400000 h	400000 h
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL Recognized, CSA Certified, TUV, CE, C-Tick, RRL
Compatible operating systems	-Windows 2000, 2003, XP -Linux	-Windows 2000, 2003, XP -Linux
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers	20 GB	36 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers	40 GB	72 GB
Data transmissionidentical
Burst transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)	6 MB/s	6 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (native)	3 MB/s	3 MB/s
Backup rate compressed performanceKnown for one	21.6 GB/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Size (imperial)	13.3 cm (5.25")	13.3 cm (5.25")
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	790 g
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	102 x 166 x 41 mm
Recommended mediaDiffers	DDS-4, DDS-3, DDS-2	DAT 72, DDS-4, DDS-3

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