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

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 9identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:Black
    • OEM DAT-72i SCSI:White
  • Native capacity
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:20 GB
    • OEM DAT-72i SCSI:36 GB
  • Compressed capacity
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:40 GB
    • OEM DAT-72i SCSI:72 GB
  • Power requirements
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:+5V DC, 0.9A; +12V DC, 1.5 A
    • OEM DAT-72i SCSI:+5V DC, 0.9A; +12V DC, 1.5A
  • Weight
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:1 kg
    • OEM DAT-72i SCSI:790 g

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Comparison of OEM DAT-40i USB, OEM DAT-72i SCSI
21 specifications
Performance3 differ
Product typeStorage driveStorage drive
Media typeTape CartridgeTape Cartridge
InterfaceDiffersLVD/SE Wide Ultra SCSI-2Ultra-Wide LVD & Single-Ended
InternalYesYes
Data storage typeDDSDDS
Compression ratio2:12:1
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Mean time between failures (MTBF)400000 h400000 h
CertificationDiffersUL, CSA, TUV, CE, C-Tick, RRLUL Recognized, CSA Certified, TUV, CE, C-Tick, RRL
Logical recording formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANSI/ECMA DDS-3, DDS-4, DAT 72
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers20 GB36 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers40 GB72 GB
Data transmissionidentical
Burst transfer rateKnown for one6 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)6 MB/s6 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (native)3 MB/s3 MB/s
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 MB/s
Power1 differ
Power requirementsDiffers+5V DC, 0.9A; +12V DC, 1.5 A+5V DC, 0.9A; +12V DC, 1.5A
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Size (imperial)Known for one13.3 cm (5.25")Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1 kg790 g
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)102 x 166 x 41 mm102 x 166 x 41 mm
Recommended mediaKnown for oneDDS-4, DDS-3, DDS-2Unknown — not stated by the source

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