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Quantum DAT 72 Tabletop Drive

Mfg # CD72LWE-SST CDW # 854174 | UNSPSC 43201807

Quick tech specs

  • DAT 72 tape drive, 36/72GB native/compressed, 12.6/25.2 GB/hr native/compressed, table top kit, Wide Ultra2/ SCSI LVD interface, Includes Backup Exec QuickStart software, data cartridge
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For small-to-medium-sized businesses, the DAT 72 delivers 72GB compressed capacity, 25.2GB/hr compressed throughput, and enhanced reliability with TapeShield.

Quantum DAT 72: Overview
With a compressed capacity of 72GB, the Quantum DAT 72 tape drive offers affordable, reliable backup. Based on the same proven DAT technology trusted by small businesses around the world, the DAT 72 delivers affordable performance and solid investment protection.

Direct connect to internal SATA or USB ports on many popular servers.

Eighty percent greater capacity over previous generations of DDS tape.

TapeShield provides an environmentally-sealed head-to-tape interface that reduces airborne contaminants, increases data integrity and enhances drive and media life.

Backward-compatible with DDS-3 and DDS-4 technology, protecting your investments in DDS technology and making upgrades easy.

Quantum “Backup Ready” certified solutions allow you to go from box-to-backup in minutes with the highly reliable Quantum DAT 72 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.

Ideal Backup for:
A small-to-medium-sized business seeking an affordable tape drive with 72 GB compressed capacity 25.2 GB/hr compressed throughput, or an upgrade in DDS technology.

For Products with Similar Capacity/Performance, Quantum Recommends:

Quantum GoVault removable disk drive (QR1201-B5-SS80) 80GB/34MB/s, Quantum VS160 tape drive (BH2AA-EY) 160GB/57.6GB/hr, Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive (BHBAX-EY) 320GB/72GB/hr

What’s in the Box
Backup Exec QuickStart software, data cartridge, cleaning cartridge, female HD68-pin SCSI cable, SCSI terminator, power cord, product documentation. Requires SCSI host bus adapter (not included).

Media
DAT 72 (CDM72), and DDS Cleaning Cartridge (CDMCL)

Compatibility
Read/Write compatible with DDS-4 (CDM40) and DDS-3 (CDM24).

Services and Support
Three-year Rapid Exchange warranty

Accessories
Quantum DAT 72 3.5” Black/Beige Faceplate (CDB3B/CDB3W)
Quantum DAT 72 5.25” Black/Beige Faceplate (CDB5B/CDB5W)

This item was discontinued on May 20, 2011

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