The Quantum DAT 160 tape drive provides the highest capacity & performance in the DDS/DAT portfolio for small & medium businesses requiring backward compatibility to previous DDS/DAT tape drives. Quantum's DAT 160 delivers a capacity of 160 GB on a single data cartridge & 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 & 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 Quick Start software & durable Quantum media. " Backup Ready" solutions are cost-effective, easy to install & fully-supported by Quantum. Please note: networking components such as switches, routers, UPS & wireless devices require that speeds & standards be consistent throughout the network to gain optimum performance. To avoid compatibility clashes or for advice, please contact us on solutions@ebuyer.com.