
Chapter 1 Quick Start Installation
Product Overview
DDS-4/DAT 72 User’s Guide 2
Designed for computer environments that require high-performance,
high-capacity data storage, the DDS-4 and DAT 72 drives are based on a
3.5-inch mechanism and available as external and internal tape drives
(see
figure 1). The drives combine established Digital Audio Tape (DAT)
technology, high-density recording, and hardware data-compression
capabilities with Quantum’s proven computer-grade design to provide
unmatched reliability and performance characteristics among DDS
products.
Figure 1 Drives Covered in
This User’s Guide
Features The following list summarizes the key features of the DDS-4 and DAT 72
drives.
•Compatibility
• DDS-4: Supports DDS-2, DDS-3, and DDS-4 recording formats.
• DAT 72: Supports DDS-3, DDS-4, and DDS 5th Generation
recording formats.
• LVD / Ultra Wide SCSI connection
• 3.5-inch internal form-factor for installation in a 3.5-inch half-height
space
• 3.5-inch half-height drive factory-installed with 5.25-inch mounting
rails and bezel for installation in a 5.25-inch half-height space
• External subsystem with built-in, auto-sensing, worldwide power
supply
• Serial ATA (SATA) 2.0 connection
Internal Drive
External Drive
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