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Freecom OEM SCSI DLT-VS160i vs Freecom OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH intern

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 6identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Interface
    • OEM SCSI DLT-VS160i:16-bit Ultra 160 SCSI
    • OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH intern:Ultra 160 SCSI LVD
  • Data storage type
    • OEM SCSI DLT-VS160i:DLT
    • OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH intern:LTO
  • Native capacity
    • OEM SCSI DLT-VS160i:80 GB
    • OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH intern:200 GB
  • Compressed capacity
    • OEM SCSI DLT-VS160i:160 GB
    • OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH intern:400 GB
  • Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)
    • OEM SCSI DLT-VS160i:16 MB/s
    • OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH intern:48 MB/s

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Comparison of OEM SCSI DLT-VS160i, OEM SCSI LTO-2 HH intern
30 specifications
Performance2 differ
Product typeStorage driveStorage drive
Media typeTape CartridgeTape Cartridge
InterfaceDiffers16-bit Ultra 160 SCSIUltra 160 SCSI LVD
InternalYesYes
Data storage typeDiffersDLTLTO
Compression ratio2:12:1
Logical recording formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTO Ultrium 2, LTO Ultrium 1
Product colourBlackBlack
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250000 h
Read/write head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000 h
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCSA 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
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one-Windows 2000, 2003, XP -LinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers80 GB200 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers160 GB400 GB
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Data transmission1 differ
Burst transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Differs16 MB/s48 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (native)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 MB/s
Backup rate compressed performanceKnown for one57.6 GB/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5V 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 & dimensionsidentical
Size (imperial)13.3 cm (5.25")13.3 cm (5.25")
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.45 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 featuresidentical
Data compressionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTO-DC dual
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 x 206 x 41 mm
Recommended mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTO Ultrium 2 400GB

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