Product comparison · 2 backup storage devices

Freecom OEM DAT-72e USB vs Freecom OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern

Key differences

Interface
- OEM DAT-72e USB:USB 2.0
- OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern:Ultra 160 SCSI LVD
Data storage type
- OEM DAT-72e USB:DDS
- OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern:LTO
Native capacity
- OEM DAT-72e USB:36 GB
- OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern:200 GB
Compressed capacity
- OEM DAT-72e USB:72 GB
- OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern:400 GB
Backup rate compressed performance
- OEM DAT-72e USB:21.6 GB/h
- OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern:172.8 GB/h
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)
- OEM DAT-72e USB:6 MB/s
- OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern:48 MB/s

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Comparison of OEM DAT-72e USB, OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern
14 specifications	A Freecom OEM DAT-72e USB View product	B Freecom OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH extern View product
Performance2 differ
Product type	Storage drive	Storage drive
Media type	Tape Cartridge	Tape Cartridge
InterfaceDiffers	USB 2.0	Ultra 160 SCSI LVD
Internal	No	No
Data storage typeDiffers	DDS	LTO
Compression ratio	2:1	2:1
Product colour	Black	Black
Compatible operating systems	-Windows 2000, 2003, XP -Linux	-Windows 2000, 2003, XP -Linux
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers	36 GB	200 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers	72 GB	400 GB
Data transmission2 differ
Backup rate compressed performanceDiffers	21.6 GB/h	172.8 GB/h
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Differs	6 MB/s	48 MB/s
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Size (imperial)	13.3 cm (5.25")	13.3 cm (5.25")
Other featuresidentical
Recommended mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LTO-1 & LTO-2

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