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Freecom OEM DAT-40i USB vs Freecom SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 4identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Interface
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:LVD/SE Wide Ultra SCSI-2
    • SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive:SAS
  • Data storage type
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:DDS
    • SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive:LTO
  • Compression ratio
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:2:1
    • SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive:No
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:400000 h
    • SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive:250000 h
  • Native capacity
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:20 GB
    • SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive:800 GB
  • Compressed capacity
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:40 GB
    • SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive:1.6 TB
  • Burst transfer rate
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:6 MB/s
    • SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive:300 MB/s
  • Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)
    • OEM DAT-40i USB:6 MB/s
    • SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive:160 MB/s

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Comparison of OEM DAT-40i USB, SCSI LTO-4 HH 800-1600GB Drive
34 specifications
Performance5 differ
Product typeStorage driveStorage drive
Media typeTape CartridgeTape Cartridge
InterfaceDiffersLVD/SE Wide Ultra SCSI-2SAS
InternalYesYes
Data storage typeDiffersDDSLTO
Compression ratioDiffers2:1No
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.25"
Access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 ms
Logical recording formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTO Ultrium 4, LTO Ultrium 3, LTO Ultrium 2
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, cCSAus, TÜV EN60950, CE, FCC 47 CFR Parts 15, NOM, VCCI, C-TICK, RRL, BSMI, GOSH CB
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWin 2000, 2003, XP Linux
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers20 GB800 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers40 GB1.6 TB
Data transmission3 differ
Burst transfer rateDiffers6 MB/s300 MB/s
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Gbit/s
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Differs6 MB/s160 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (native)Differs3 MB/s80 MB/s
Power1 differ
Power requirementsDiffers+5V DC, 0.9A; +12V DC, 1.5 A5V, 2.5A
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1 kg1.45 kg
Size (imperial)Known for one13.3 cm (5.25")Unknown — not stated by the source
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 features1 differ
Data compressionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTO-DC
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs102 x 166 x 41 mm145 x 206 x 41 mm
Recording technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 PRML
Recommended mediaKnown for oneDDS-4, DDS-3, DDS-2Unknown — not stated by the source

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