The Seagate Scorpion 24 digital data storage (DDS) drive is designed for computer environments that require high-performance, high-capacity data storage. Based on a 3.5" mechanism, it provides 12GB of data-storage capacity uncompressed, 24GB compressed and a native transfer rate of 1.1MBps uncompressed or 2.2MBps compressed.The Scorpion 24 drive combines established DAT technology, high-density recording and hardware data-compression capability along with Seagate¿s proven computer grade design. The Scorpion 24 is ideal for workstation, server and network/enterprise applications .