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Freecom TapeWare DLT-V4i SATA vs Freecom TapeWare SLoader3 LTO3

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 2identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • TapeWare DLT-V4i SATA:250000 h
    • TapeWare SLoader3 LTO3:400000 h
  • Native capacity
    • TapeWare DLT-V4i SATA:160 GB
    • TapeWare SLoader3 LTO3:3.2 TB
  • Compressed capacity
    • TapeWare DLT-V4i SATA:320 GB
    • TapeWare SLoader3 LTO3:6.4 TB
  • Drive device, buffer size
    • TapeWare DLT-V4i SATA:32 MB
    • TapeWare SLoader3 LTO3:128 MB
  • Supported data transfer rates
    • TapeWare DLT-V4i SATA:10/20 MB/s
    • TapeWare SLoader3 LTO3:68/136 MB/s
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TapeWare DLT-V4i SATA:14 W
    • TapeWare SLoader3 LTO3:80 W
  • Weight
    • TapeWare DLT-V4i SATA:1.36 kg
    • TapeWare SLoader3 LTO3:14.1 kg
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • TapeWare DLT-V4i SATA:10 - 40 °C
    • TapeWare SLoader3 LTO3:10 - 35 °C

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Comparison of TapeWare DLT-V4i SATA, TapeWare SLoader3 LTO3
27 specifications
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffersStorage driveStorage auto loader & library
Media typeTape CartridgeTape Cartridge
InterfaceKnown for oneSATA 1.0Unknown — not stated by the source
InternalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Data storage typeKnown for oneDLTUnknown — not stated by the source
Compression ratioKnown for one2:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for one5.25" Half-heightUnknown — not stated by the source
Access timeKnown for one84000 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs250000 h400000 h
CertificationKnown for oneFCC part 15 Class B (ANSI C63.4: 1992, CISPR22: 1997) & EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) & EN55022: 1998, Class B &CISPR 22: 1997, Class B & VCCI Class B & CNS 13438 & AS/NZS 3548 & ICES – 0003; Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) & UL 1959: 1995 & CSA C22.2 #950 & EN 60950/ A11: 1997 & IEC 60950/ A4: 1996;Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Native capacityDiffers160 GB3.2 TB
Compressed capacityDiffers320 GB6.4 TB
Drive device, buffer sizeDiffers32 MB128 MB
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTO1, LTO2, LTO3
Data transmission1 differ
Supported data transfer ratesDiffers10/20 MB/s68/136 MB/s
Power1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for one+5V/+12VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs14 W80 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Size (imperial)Known for one13.3 cm (5.25")Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.36 kg14.1 kg
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 40 °C10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 66 °C-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 95%10 - 90%
Other features1 differ
Data compressionKnown for oneDLZUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs147.6 x 225.3 x 42.2 mm424.2 x 698.5 x 86.6 mm
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x slots (400/800GB)

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