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Introduction
The
fifth generation product in the DDS roadmap,
Quantums DAT 72 solution balances capacity
and performance while delivering the best
total cost of ownership (TCO) in its class.
Accounting for 80% of all entry-level tape
drive shipments, DDS is a popular choice for
tape backup and archive in the small to medium-sized
business segment. Quantum DAT 72 features
a 7MB/sec* transfer rate the fastest
DAT 72 available!
Quantum
DAT 72 was designed and extensively tested
to be backward compatible with DDS-4 and DDS-3
cartridges for both read and write operations.
This makes upgrades easy without losing the
use of previous generation tapes or data.
The Quantum DAT 72 is available in SCSI internal,
tabletop, SATA and USB internal configurations
and ships with exclusive protection features
such as TapeShield and SmartShield
for added reliability.
Quantum
Backup Ready certified solutions
allow you to go from box-to-backup in minutes
with the highly reliable Quantum DAT 72 tape
drive, world class Backup Exec QuickStart
software and durable Quantum media.
Features
-
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Quantum
DAT 72 provides exceptional TCO by combining
cost effective media and an affordably priced
drive
- Complete
Solution - includes Backup Exec QuickStart
backup software plus a data and cleaning
cartridge
- Designed
for Reliability Exclusive features
like TapeShield and SmartShield
protect media and your data
- Compatibility
Previous generation media read and
write capabilities make upgrades easy and
affordable
Specifications
DRIVE
CAPACITY AND PERFORMANCE
Drive
Type: DAT 72
Cartridge Capacity Native/Compressed (GB):
36 / 72
Drive Throughput Native/Compressed (MB/sec):
3.5 / 7
Available Interface: Wide Ultra2 SCSI LVD,
SATA 2.0 USB 2.0 (with SATA adapter)
Burst Transfer Rate Synchronus transfer rate
(MB/sec): 80
File Access Time (sec): <40
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating
Temperature °F (°C): 41° to
113° (5° to 45°)
humidity (%): 80% Non-condensing
Altitude (ft. maximum): 15,000
Non-operating
Temperature °F (°C): -40° to
149° (-40° to 65°)
Humidity (%): 90% Non-Condensing
Voltage: +5/+12
Power Consumption (W): 9
TAPE
FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS
Recording
Format: DAT 72
Track Density: 147.34 tracks per mm
Encoding Method: Helical scan (R-DAT)
Data Compression: DCLZ
Tape Specifications: 2.9x2.1x0.4
Archive Storage: 30 years
Durability: 5,000 head passes
TAPE
FORMAT COMPATIBILITY
DAT
72 (read/write): 36GB native capacity
DDS-4 (read/write): 20GB native capacity
DDS-3 (read/write): 12GB native capacity
WARRANTY
Tape:
Limited lifetime
Tape Drive: 3 year limited with Rapid Exchange
DAT
72 Models
- CD72SH-SB
DAT 72, 3.5", SATA II, Half-height,
internal bare, black bezel
- CD72SH-SST
DAT 72, 3.5", SATA II, Half-height,
internal drive kit, black bezel
- CD72SH-SBU
DAT 72, 3.5", USB 2.0 or SATA II, Half-height,
internal bare, black bezel
- CD72SH-SSTU
DAT 72, 3.5", USB 2.0 or SATA II, Half-height,
internal drive kit, black bezel
- CD72LWH-SB
DAT 72, 3.5", Ultra2 SCSI, Half-height,
internal bare, black bezel
- CD72LWH-SST
DAT 72, 3.5", Ultra2 SCSI, Half-height,
internal drive kit, black bezel
- CD72LWE-SST
DAT 72, Ultra2 SCSI, Tabletop kit, black
bezel, Wide Ultra2
- CD72LW1U-SST
DAT 72, Ultra2 SCSI, 1U Rackmount, single
drive, black bezel
- CD144LW1U-SST
DAT 72, Ultra2 SCSI, 1U Rackmount, dual
drives, black bezel
Media
Compatibility
- Quantum
DAT 72 tape drives write to the following
media:
DAT 72 (CDM72), DDS-4 (CDM40), DDS-3 (CDM24)
- Quantum
DAT 72 tape drives read the following media:
DAT 72 (CDM72), DDS-4 (CDM40), DDS-3 (CDM24)
- Quantum
DAT 72 tape drives utilize the following
cleaning cartridge:
DDS Cleaning Cartridge (CDMCL)
Package
Contents
- Retail
Box
- Quantum
DAT 72 tape drive (black)
- Internal
Kit Ultra2 SCSI
- Backup
Exec QuickStart software
-
data cartridge
-
cleaning cartridge
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product documentation
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