Features - Quantum Audio DAT72 Online Manual

Introduction

Features

The following list summarizes the key features of the DDS-4 and DAT 72 drives.
Compatibility
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DDS-4: Supports DDS-2, DDS-3, and DDS-4 recording formats.
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DAT 72: Supports DDS-3, DDS-4, and DDS 5
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LVD / Ultra Wide SCSI connection
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Three convenient form-factors:
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3.5-inch internal form-factor for installation in a 3.5-inch half-height space
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3.5-inch half-height drive factory-installed with 5.25-inch mounting rails and bezel for
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installation in a 5.25-inch half-height space
External subsystem with built-in, auto-sensing, worldwide power supply
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Support for various native data-storage capacities (see Table 1 on page 13)
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High-speed transfer rates for fast backups (see Table 1 on page 13)
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Advanced onboard DDS-DC hardware using Lempel-Ziv (DCLZ) data-compression, doubling
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the drive's uncompressed capacity (e.g., a 20 GB uncompressed drive can be 40 GB with
compression). See Table 1 on page 13.
High-performance SCSI burst transfer rates
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Three levels of error-correction code (ECC) and four-head design for read-after-write (RAW)
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error detection and correction (uncorrectable error rate of less than 1 in 10
"Flying" preamplifier for greater signal-to-noise ratio
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Flash memory to store setup parameters and enable field firmware upgrades
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Automatic power-on self-test
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State-of-the-art sealed drive mechanism and tape handling components for improved immunity
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to airborne contaminants and extended media life
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