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Sun SG-XTAPDAT72-5F2 36GB (Native)/72GB (Compressed) SCSI 68-Pin DAT72 5.25-Inch Tape Drive
- External 5.25-inch form factor
- SCSI interface with 68-pin LVD connector
- Native Capacity: 36GB
- Compressed Capacity: 72GB
- DAT72 technology
- High-capacity data backup and archival
- Designed for Sun Microsystems environments
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Brand
- Sun
- Part Number
- SG-XTAPDAT72-5F2
- Interface
- SCSI LVD (68-pin)
- Native Capacity
- 36GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 72GB
- Technology
- DAT72
Product details
The Sun SG-XTAPDAT72-5F2 is an external 5.25-inch SCSI tape drive featuring DAT72 technology. It offers 36GB native or 72GB compressed storage capacity and connects via a 68-pin LVD interface.
Technical Information
| Brand | Sun |
| Part Number | SG-XTAPDAT72-5F2 |
| Interface | SCSI LVD (68-pin) |
| Native Capacity | 36GB |
Additional Specifications
| Compressed Capacity | 72GB |
| Technology | DAT72 |
| Form Factor | 5.25-Inch External Tape Drive |
Description
The Sun SG-XTAPDAT72-5F2 is an external tape drive that provides a significant storage capacity for data backup and archival needs. Utilizing the DAT72 technology, this drive offers a native capacity of 36GB, which can be expanded to 72GB when employing data compression. The drive is housed in a standard 5.25-inch external enclosure and connects to host systems via a high-performance SCSI LVD (Low Voltage Differential) interface with a 68-pin connector. This tape drive is engineered for reliability and efficiency, making it suitable for environments that handle substantial amounts of data. The DAT72 standard represents an advancement over previous DDS (Digital Data Storage) formats, offering increased capacity and improved transfer rates. The external SCSI LVD connection ensures robust connectivity and fast data movement, crucial for timely backup operations. As part of Sun Microsystems' storage offerings, the SG-XTAPDAT72-5F2 is designed to integrate seamlessly into Sun environments, providing a dependable solution for data protection and long-term archiving. Its capacity makes it a strong choice for departmental servers, workstations, or small to medium-sized businesses requiring a cost-effective and reliable method for safeguarding their critical information.
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