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70100601-012 - Seagate 2GB / 4GB DDS-1 Fast SCSI 50-Pin SE Tape Drive
- Technology: DDS-1 DAT
- Native Capacity: 2GB
- Compressed Capacity: 4GB
- Interface: Fast SCSI SE
- Connector: 50-pin
- Form Factor: Internal
- Manufacturer: Seagate
- Early generation DAT backup solution
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Technology
- DDS-1 DAT
- Native Capacity
- 2 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 4 GB
- Interface
- Fast SCSI SE
- Connector
- 50-pin
- Manufacturer
- Seagate
Product details
The 70100601-012 is a Seagate DDS-1 tape drive featuring Fast SCSI interface. It offers 2GB native capacity and 4GB compressed capacity, using a 50-pin SE connector for internal installation.
Technical Information
| Technology | DDS-1 DAT |
| Native Capacity | 2 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 4 GB |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | Fast SCSI SE |
| Connector | 50-pin |
| Manufacturer | Seagate |
Description
The Seagate 70100601-012 is an early generation Digital Audio Tape (DAT) tape drive, specifically adhering to the DDS-1 standard. This internal drive provides a basic yet reliable solution for data backup and archiving, with a native capacity of 2GB, expandable to 4GB through compression. It utilizes a Fast SCSI interface with a 50-pin connector, which was common for SCSI devices of its era, ensuring reasonable data transfer speeds for its intended purpose. This drive is designed for internal installation within desktop computers or entry-level servers. Its capacity is suitable for backing up individual workstations or small amounts of critical data. The DDS-1 technology, while superseded by later versions, offered a significant improvement in data density and reliability over floppy disk or early cartridge tape solutions available at the time. As a Seagate product, the 70100601-012 benefits from the manufacturer's established reputation in storage technology. It represents a foundational step in automated data protection for many small businesses and users, providing a means to safeguard against data loss and ensure recovery capabilities. The Fast SCSI interface ensures efficient data handling for its capacity class.
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