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one data cartridge - Up to 72.0 GB/h data transfer rate - Multiple connection possibilities with SATA-Interface - Including DLTSage: monitors drive and media h
cartridge. - Up to 16 MB/s data transfer rate. - 160 GB backup in less than 3 hours. - Compact 5,25 inch half height form factor. - Read compatible with DLT1, DLT-VS80
one data cartridge - Up to 72.0 GB/h data transfer rate - Multiple connection possibilities with SATA-Interface - Including DLTSage: monitors drive and media h
Data Transfer Rate (native): 10 MBps ( 35.2 GBph )
Data Transfer Rate (compressed): 20 MBps ( 70.3 GBph )
Average Seek / Access Time: 84 sec
Buffer Size: 32 MB
Storage controller
Type: Serial ATA - USB
Supported Devices: Tape drive
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces: 1 x Serial ATA-150, 1 x Ultra160 SCSI LVD
Compatible Bays: 1 x front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
Manufacturer's product description
Freecom understands that consumers appreciate easy to install, ready to use, well priced products. Freecom products offer flexibility, connectivity and value that are unmatched by other manufacturers. PRODUCT FEATURES: Based on leading Quantum DLT-Technology; Multiple connection possibilities with SCSI- and SATA-Interface; Including DLTSage: monitors drive and media health; Compares the data while writing (Read While Write), theoretical no verify necessary; WORM (Write Once Read Many) support with DLTIce, on normal DLT-VS1 media; Backwards read compatible to DLT-1, DLT-VS80 and DLT-VS160.
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: 2 faceplates
MTBF: 250,000 hour(s)
Compliant Standards: VCCI Class B ITE, CISPR 22 Class B, ICES-003, IEC 60950, CSA 22.2 No. 950, EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 B, EMC, AS/NZS 3548
Software / system requirements
Software Included: Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 3 years
Advantages: Fast, reliable, Good Price Disadvantages: No SCSI cable included, Not Great instructions
...I bought this for our office server which before-hand was running a DDS5 tape drive. I have to say the DDS5 backup system we had was excellent and never caused me any problems.
We got to a point where we needed two tapes to do a backup, and considering we keep backups for up to a month, thats a hell of a lot more tapes we would have to buy.
After a lot of research and learning about DLT and SDLT, we discovered the V160. DLT allows backups to 40GB (80GB Compressed) and SDLT is alot more (i forget the figures). DLT would not have been enough and SDLT is a hell of a lot more expensive.
Quantums V160 is right in the middle of the two and each tape can store up to 160GB data if compressed. We managed to get the drive for around £700 and then bought a number of tapes. It was delivered direct from Quantum within a week.
The one problem I...
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Advantages: Additional capacity - worked out of the box Disadvantages: None
...I totally agree with first reviewer. Worked out of the box. I partitioned the 400 GB into two drives using Partition Magic 8 (which had previously baulked at a 160GB internal HDD) and am using one for storage of digital images (duplicates to CD/DVD backups). Mine, even after three hours use, did not get hot - rather a nice warm value. It works very quietly and I can fully recommend this make and model as exceptionally good and extremely good value for money. When I think back to the 40 MB disc I used for years (Drivespaced, too) I cannot but think what fantastic value for money this is. As a supplement to my internal 2 X 120 GB HDDs, it will provide an additional capacity for my growing storage of high quality digital images (I am now a retired PRO Photographer and teacher of, says he blushingly, high international reputation)...
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Advantages: Small, fast, reliable Disadvantages: Could have a large capacity
...speed usb port, but it works fine in any usb port.
Product Description: Freecom Mobile Drive hard drive - 160GB - Hi-Speed USB
Type: Hard drive - external
Form Factor: 2.5"
Dimensions (WxDxH): 8.3 cm x 13.2 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight: 300 g
Capacity: 160GB
Interface Type: Hi-Speed USB
Connector: 4 pin USB
Data Transfer Rate: 480 Mbps
Average Seek Time: 13 ms
Spindle Speed: 5400 rpm
Buffer Size: 8 MB
OS Required: Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Power Source: USB bus
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years warranty
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I think everyone needs an external hard drive.
The Freecom 160gb Hard drive is excellent value for money and a must if you really do need the additional storage space, or if you wish to back up valuble data.
I never used to consider portable hard... more
I purchased this "Toughdrive" to store my ever-growing digital music collection. It would work sporadically, often turning itself off. I emailed Freecom, who informed me it was a power related issue (they send you a free power adapter if you live in... more
Once I bought the iPhone I was dying for another bite of the Apple. I have a huge and ever expanding collection of music and therefore need a large MP3 player to hold it all on. The iPhone is great, but with a 16GB hard drive it just isn't quite large... more
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