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Freecom OEM DAT-40i USB vs Freecom OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 6identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Data storage type
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:DDS
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern:LTO
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:400000 h
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern:250000 h
  • Native capacity
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:20 GB
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern:400 GB
  • Compressed capacity
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:40 GB
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern:800 GB
  • Burst transfer rate
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:6 MB/s
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern:320 MB/s
  • Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:6 MB/s
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern:120 MB/s
  • Sustained data transfer rate (native)
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:3 MB/s
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern:60 MB/s
  • Power requirements
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:+5V DC, 0.9A; +12V DC, 1.5 A
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern:5V DC, 2.5A; 12V, 0.7A

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Comparison of OEM DAT-40i USB, OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH intern
29 specifications
Performance4 differ
Product typeStorage driveStorage drive
Media typeTape CartridgeTape Cartridge
InterfaceDiffersLVD/SE Wide Ultra SCSI-2Ultra-320 SCSI Wide, SCSI 3Gbps
InternalYesYes
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)Differs400000 h250000 h
Read/write head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000 h
CertificationDiffersUL, CSA, 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 (IEC 60950)
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers20 GB400 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers40 GB800 GB
Data transmission3 differ
Backup rate compressed performanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source432 GB/h
Burst transfer rateDiffers6 MB/s320 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Differs6 MB/s120 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (native)Differs3 MB/s60 MB/s
Power1 differ
Power requirementsDiffers+5V DC, 0.9A; +12V DC, 1.5 A5V 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")
WeightDiffers1 kg1.45 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 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 mediaDiffersDDS-4, DDS-3, DDS-2LTO Ultrium 3 800GB
Recording technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 channel PRML

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