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Freecom TapeWare USB DAT-40i vs Fujitsu Tape Drive 50GB int SCSI SLR100

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  • 10specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 4identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Interface
    • TapeWare USB DAT-40i:USB 2.0
    • Tape Drive 50GB int SCSI SLR100:SCSI LVD/SE
  • Data storage type
    • TapeWare USB DAT-40i:DDS
    • Tape Drive 50GB int SCSI SLR100:SLR/QIC
  • Native capacity
    • TapeWare USB DAT-40i:20 GB
    • Tape Drive 50GB int SCSI SLR100:50 GB
  • Compressed capacity
    • TapeWare USB DAT-40i:40 GB
    • Tape Drive 50GB int SCSI SLR100:100 GB

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Comparison of TapeWare USB DAT-40i, Tape Drive 50GB int SCSI SLR100
28 specifications
Performance3 differ
Product typeStorage driveStorage drive
Media typeTape CartridgeTape Cartridge
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0SCSI LVD/SE
InternalYesYes
Data storage typeDiffersDDSSLR/QIC
Compression ratio2:12:1
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.25" Half-height
Read/write head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows (NT), NetWare, Linux,MAC OS, Unix, Sun Solaris, Silicon Graphics, IBM AIXUNIX, UnixWare, IBM AIX, SunSoft Solaris, HP-UX, SCO Unix, Linux
Logical recording formatKnown for oneANSI/ISO/ECMA DDS-2, DDS-3, DDS-4Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one125000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneYosemite TapeWare SoftwareUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Native capacityDiffers20 GB50 GB
Compressed capacityDiffers40 GB100 GB
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 MB
Media types supportedDiffersDDS-4 (150m), DDS-3 (125m), DDS-2 (120m)SLR
Data transmissionidentical
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (native)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MB/s
Poweridentical
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.2 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.1 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 x 218 x 44 mm

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