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IBM 99Y3869 80GB (Native)/160GB (Compressed) USB 2.0 DAT160 Tape Drive
- Drive Type: DAT 160
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Native Capacity: 80GB
- Compressed Capacity: 160GB
- Data Transfer Rate (Native): Up to 6.4 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed): Up to 12.8 MB/s
- Form Factor: External
- Technology: DDS/DAT (Digital Data Storage/Digital Audio Tape)
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Product Overview
This IBM tape drive is a DAT160 model with a USB 2.0 interface, offering 80GB native / 160GB compressed storage capacity. It is designed for easy backup and archiving for small servers and workstations.
Technical Information
| Drive Technology | DAT 160 |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Native Capacity | 80GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 160GB |
Additional Specifications
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | 6.4MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | 12.8MB/s |
| Form Factor | External |
Product Description
The IBM 99Y3869 is a DAT160 tape drive that utilizes the widely adopted DDS/DAT technology for data backup and archiving. This external drive connects via a USB 2.0 interface, making it exceptionally easy to install and use with a broad range of computers, from small servers to desktop workstations, without requiring specialized internal controllers. It offers a native storage capacity of 80GB, which can be doubled to 160GB when employing hardware data compression, providing a cost-effective solution for backing up moderate amounts of data. The USB 2.0 interface, while not as high-performance as Fibre Channel or SCSI, offers plug-and-play simplicity and broad compatibility. The data transfer rates are rated at up to 6.4 MB/s natively and 12.8 MB/s with compression, which are suitable for the capacity of the DAT160 media and the typical backup needs of small to medium environments. This drive is ideal for users who need a reliable, external tape backup solution that is easy to manage and deploy. This IBM DAT160 drive is designed for users who prioritize simplicity and broad compatibility for their data protection strategy. It provides the inherent reliability and long-term archival stability of tape media in a convenient external form factor. The 99Y3869 is a practical choice for businesses and individuals looking for an affordable and straightforward way to secure their important data.
