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Freecom OEM DAT-72i USB vs Freecom OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH extern

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 5identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • OEM DAT-72i USB:Yes
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH extern:No
  • Data storage type
    • OEM DAT-72i USB:DDS
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH extern:LTO
  • Native capacity
    • OEM DAT-72i USB:36 GB
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH extern:400 GB
  • Compressed capacity
    • OEM DAT-72i USB:72 GB
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH extern:800 GB
  • Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)
    • OEM DAT-72i USB:6 MB/s
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH extern:120 MB/s
  • Sustained data transfer rate (native)
    • OEM DAT-72i USB:3 MB/s
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH extern:60 MB/s
  • Recommended media
    • OEM DAT-72i USB:DAT 72, DDS-4, DDS-3
    • OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH extern:LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3

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Comparison of OEM DAT-72i USB, OEM SCSI LTO-3 HH extern
22 specifications
Performance3 differ
Product typeStorage driveStorage drive
Media typeTape CartridgeTape Cartridge
InterfaceDiffersUltra-Wide LVD & Single-EndedUltra320 SCSI LVD
InternalDiffersYesNo
Data storage typeDiffersDDSLTO
Compression ratio2:12:1
Logical recording formatKnown for oneANSI/ECMA DDS-3, DDS-4, DAT 72Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one400000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL Recognized, CSA Certified, TUV, CE, C-Tick, RRLUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systems-Windows 2000, 2003, XP -Linux-Windows 2000, 2003, XP -Linux
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers36 GB400 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers72 GB800 GB
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Data transmission2 differ
Burst transfer rateKnown for one40 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Differs6 MB/s120 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (native)Differs3 MB/s60 MB/s
Backup rate compressed performanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source432 GB/h
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Size (imperial)13.3 cm (5.25")13.3 cm (5.25")
WeightKnown for one790 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one102 x 166 x 41 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended mediaDiffersDAT 72, DDS-4, DDS-3LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3

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