Product Overview

Quantum’s DAT 160 delivers a capacity of 160 GB on a single data cartridge and a transfer rate of up to 50 GB/hr (assuming a 2:1compression ratio). At the same time this sixth generation DDS/DAT drive provides the proven reliability and two-generation backward compatibility that users of the world's most successful tape technology have come to expect. Quantum “Backup Ready” certified solutions allow you to go from box-to-backup in minutes with the highly reliable Quantum DAT 160 tape drive, world-class Backup Exec QuickStart software and durable Quantum media. “Backup Ready” solutions are cost-effective, easy to install and fully-supported by Quantum. The Quantum DAT 160 drive comes with a choice of interfaces: USB for low-cost, universal plug-and-play and ,Ultra 160 SCSI 3 to meet the needs of legacy systems and SAS for advanced systems. Available in 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch Half-High form factors and both tabletop and internal configurations, the Quantum DAT 160 is ideal for current DDS/DAT customers looking for compatibility. Read/Write compatible with previous generation DAT 72 and DDS-4 products, the DAT 160 enables a simple migration path for the installed base of over 6 million DDS/DAT users, delivering a dependable and cost-effective backup solution with a low ongoing cost of ownership.

Capacity and Performance

Cartridge Type	DAT 160
Cartridge Capacity	80 / 160 (DAT 160)
Drive Throughput (MB/Sec)	6.9 / 13.8 (DAT 160)
Interface	SAS
Transfer Rate	160 MB/Sec
File Access Time	<50 Seconds

Reliability

MTBF (Hours)	125,000 @ 100% duty cycle
Error Rate	<1 in 10(15) bits

Tape Format Specification

Recording Format	DDS-4 DAT 72 DAT 160
Track Density	6.8 kb/mm
Archive Storage	30 years
Encoding Method	Helical scan (NRZI)
Data Compression	DCLZ
Tape Specifications	8mm x 155M, 3.81mm x 155M and 170M
Coating	MP+++

Tape Format Compatability

DAT 160	80GB Native (Read/Write)
DAT 72	36GB Native (Read/Write)
DDS-4	20GB Native (Read/Write)

Physical Specifications

Dimensions (WxHxD)	101 x 41 x 176 mm
Weight	0.85 Kg
Power Consumption	8.5 W (Average) 22.5 W (Peak)

Warranty

Tape Warranty	Limited Lifetime
Tape Drive Warranty	3 Years