DAT 160 media delivers up to 160GB of storage capacity (compressed) and a transfer rate of up to 49.3GB/hour (compressed). Wider tape and a re-engineered cartridge design allow increased capacity. Offers WORM (Write Once, Read Many) capability, allowing secure backup and storage of critical data for legal and regulatory compliance. The DAT 160 is also backwards compatible with DAT 72 and DDS-4, allowing small and medium size businesses to upgrade and take advantage of the latest technology, while maintaining access to previously recorded data.