Product comparison · 2 backup storage devices

Freecom Scalar 50e Library vs Fujitsu 80GB DDS Gen6

11specifications compared
8differ
3identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Form factor
- Scalar 50e Library:2U
- 80GB DDS Gen6:5.25"
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- Scalar 50e Library:250000 h
- 80GB DDS Gen6:125000 h
Native capacity
- Scalar 50e Library:800 GB
- 80GB DDS Gen6:80 GB
Compressed capacity
- Scalar 50e Library:1.6 TB
- 80GB DDS Gen6:160 GB
Power consumption (typical)
- Scalar 50e Library:900 W
- 80GB DDS Gen6:10.3 W
Weight
- Scalar 50e Library:23.6 kg
- 80GB DDS Gen6:1.2 kg
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Scalar 50e Library:50 - 95 °F
- 80GB DDS Gen6:5 - 40 °C

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Comparison of Scalar 50e Library, 80GB DDS Gen6
38 specifications	A Freecom Scalar 50e Library View product	B Fujitsu 80GB DDS Gen6 View product
Performance3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Storage auto loader & library	Storage drive
Media type	Tape Cartridge	Tape Cartridge
Form factorDiffers	2U	5.25"
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Ultra 320 SCSI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage media types supportedKnown for one	LTO-4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Web-based managementKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	250000 h	125000 h
Number of slots (max)Known for one	26	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1:2001. GS, CISPR22/EN 55022, CE, VCCI, FCC, CSA.	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
InternalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Data storage typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDS
Compression ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2:1
Logical recording formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DAT160, DAT72, DDS-4
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers	800 GB	80 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers	1.6 TB	160 GB
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one	20.8 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 MB
Data transmissionidentical
Backup rate native performanceKnown for one	864 GB/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one	4 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.9 MB/s
Power1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for one	90 - 264 V, 47 - 63 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	900 W	10.3 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	23.6 kg	1.2 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	145 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	182 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	50 - 95 °F	5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-153 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-153 - 12192 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Data compressionKnown for one	2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	171.5 x 433.1 x 832.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
MountingKnown for one	4U	Unknown — not stated by the source

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