For up to 72GB of affordable, reliable data backup, the DELL DAT 72 tape drive is a solution you can count on. Based on the same proven DAT technology trusted by small businesses around the world, the DAT 72 delivers affordable performance and solid investment protection.
DELL DAT 72 tape drive solutions deliver compressed* capacities of 72GB with backup speeds of up to 25.2GB/hr.
- Ultra2 SCSI
- Eighty percent greater capacity over previous generations of DDS tape
- TapeShield™ provides an environmentally-sealed head-to-tape interface that reduces airborne contaminants, increases data integrity and enhances drive and media life
- Backward-compatible with DDS-3 and DDS-4 technology, protecting your investments in DDS technology and making upgrades easy
The Dell™ PowerVault™ 100T DAT 72 Half-Height Tape Drive offers backup and restore solutions in small network environments. With a combination of data compression and compaction, the tape drive offers a formatted data capacity of up to 36 GB (up to 72 GB assuming a 2:1 compression ratio) and a native data transfer rate of up to 3.5 MBps (up to 7 MBps sustained). The tape drive offers backwards read and write compatibility with tapes written in DDS-3 and DDS-4 formats. The PowerVault™ 100T DAT 72 Tape Drive is an ideal storage drive for small to medium businesses that need a backup solution based on proven technology. This product has been tested and validated on Dell systems to ensure it will work with your computer. It is supported by Dell Technical Support when used with a Dell system.
| Capacity and Interface |
| Compressed Capacity |
Up to 72 GB |
| Native Capacity |
Up to 36 GB |
| Recording Format |
DAT72 |
| Interface Type |
Ultra2 SCSI LVD |
| Performance |
| Native Sustained Transfer Rate |
12.6 GB/hour |
| Compressed Sustained Transfer Rate |
up to 25.2 GB/hour |
| Native Burst Transfer Rate |
10 MB/sec |
| Compressed Burst Transfer Rate |
80 MB/sec |
| Average File Access Time |
< 40 sec |
| Search Speed |
200x normal |
| Drum Rotational Speed |
10000 RPM |
| Backup Speed |
12.6 GB/hour |
| Compressed Backup Speed |
up to 25.2 GB/hour |
| Buffer Memory Size |
16 MB |
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