Seagate STU62001LW-S User Manual

HP Ultrium vs. IBM Ultrium vs. Seagate Ultrium vs. HP SuperDLTSummary – Ultrium vs. SDLT• Transfer rate advantage (15 to 16MB/sec vs. 11Mb/sec) for U

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4 Electrical and Servo System4 Electrical and Servo System4 Electrical and Servo System4 Electrical and Servo SystemHP UltriumHP UltriumHP UltriumHP U

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5 Read-Write Head5 Read-Write Head5 Read-Write Head5 Read-Write HeadHP UltriumHP UltriumHP UltriumHP Ultrium• multi-channel inductive write/MR. read

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6 Thermal Management6 Thermal Management6 Thermal Management6 Thermal ManagementHP UltriumHP UltriumHP UltriumHP Ultrium• mechanical and electrical s

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7 User, Automation and Diagnostic Interfaces7 User, Automation and Diagnostic Interfaces7 User, Automation and Diagnostic Interfaces7 User, Automation

SuperDLTSuperDLTSuperDLTSuperDLT• mechanism has 3 LEDs• cartridge write protection (on /off)• drive status (on / off / flashing)• reserved• infra

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ContentsComparison of Key Published SpecificationsProduct Differentiation - MarketingProduct Comparisons1 Mechanical Design2 Cartridge Loading and Med

8 Cleaning8 Cleaning8 Cleaning8 CleaningHP UltriumHP UltriumHP UltriumHP Ultrium• Head cleaning strategy is smart – not just cleaning at each load/un

NotesThe HP Ultrium has the most efficient head cleaner implementation. The other LTO drives really relyon the cleaning cartridge for keeping the hea

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More Specification ComparisonsData below is taken from vendor’s published literature and other sourcesHPUltriumIBMUltriumSeagateUltrium SuperDLTTape S

Ultrium 230 200 SuperDLT 220Dimensionsinternal drive(2)L = 203mmW = 146mmH = 82.5mmL = 211mmW = 149mmH = 85mmL = 211.2mmW = 149.23mmH = 86.3mmL = 203.

HP SureStoreUltrium 230IBM Seagate Viper200HP SureStoreSuperDLT 220Operationaldry bulbtemperature range10° to 35°C 10 - 38°C 10° to 40°C(50°F to 104°F

Reseller Product DetailsHP SureStoreUltrium 230eIBMStorageSmartUltrium TX200,T200Seagate Viper200HP SureStoreSuperDLT 220StandardWarranty3 years Expre

Media ComparisonUltrium SuperDLTtype Metal particle PEN Advanced Metal Powder (AMP)Dimensions, Color, Weightcartridge width W = 105.4 mmL = 102.0 mmH

Testing Results1 Cartridge CapacityThis test scheduled a backup of ~1GB to run until the backup software reported that thecartridge was full. In real

2 Power RequirementAn incomplete set of results was acquired. Testing measured current on the 5V and 12V powerlines going into the drives. Triffid w

Comparison of Key Published SpecificationsAll data below is taken from vendor’s published literatureHP Ultrium IBM UltriumSeagateUltrium SuperDLTPerfo

3 Throughput TestsTesting was done using an HP NetServer LH6000 as the host. (, 2 x 550MHz Xeon processors,256MB RAM, 8 x 9.1GB, Ultra SCSI II, 7,2

NotesOverall the HP Ultrium drive is the backup performance winner. The IBM Ultrium is the closestchallenger. Although the Seagate Ultrium has the h

Product Differentiation - MarketingWhat the 4 vendors highlighted in their product literature to differentiate their products.HP Ultrium• Data Rate M

Product Comparisons1 Mechanical DesignHP Ultrium• Mechanism made by Philips.• Single stage head position actuator• Plastic take-up reel• data rate

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2 Cartridge Loading and Media ThreadingHP Ultrium• “Soft load” with mechanical assist• 4 check states ensure that threading commences only when the

NotesThe HP Ultrium drive has a major advantage against IBM and to a lesser extent against the Seagatedrive in media threading system. IBM Ultrium ha

3 Tape Path and Tape Control3 Tape Path and Tape Control3 Tape Path and Tape Control3 Tape Path and Tape ControlHP UltriumHP UltriumHP UltriumHP Ultri