Product comparison · 2 backup storage devices

Freecom SLoader LTO4 Freecom 8 slots SAS vs HP StorageWorks DAT320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge DAT

Key differences

Native capacity
- SLoader LTO4 Freecom 8 slots SAS:12.8 TB
- StorageWorks DAT320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge DAT:160 GB
Compressed capacity
- SLoader LTO4 Freecom 8 slots SAS:25 TB
- StorageWorks DAT320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge DAT:320 GB

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Comparison of SLoader LTO4 Freecom 8 slots SAS, DAT320ES
16 specifications	A Freecom SLoader LTO4 Freecom 8 slots SAS View product	B HP StorageWorks DAT320ES Storage drive Tape Cartridge DAT Model DAT320ES View product
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Storage auto loader & library	Storage drive
Media type	Tape Cartridge	Tape Cartridge
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
InternalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Data storage typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DAT
Compression ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2:1
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.25" Half-height
Product colour	Black	Black
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers	12.8 TB	160 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers	25 TB	320 GB
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 MB
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Size (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.3 cm (5.25")
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	812.8 x 711.2 x 571.5 mm
Data transmissionidentical
Data transfer rateKnown for one	1 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source

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