Spectra T950 3DBA Max 12LTO 920S Lib
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Spectra T950 3DBA Max 12LTO 920S Lib.
Device Type: Tape library expansion module - no tape drives. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable - 42U. Total Storage Capacity: 5.52 PB (native) / 13.8 PB (compressed). Removable Media Capacity: 920. Max Supported Drives: 12. Supported Tape Drives: LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7. Storage Removable — Type: No tape drives. Data Transfer Rate (compressed): (32.4 TBph).
Specifications
Highlights
- 42U rack-mountable expansion enclosure
- 920 removable media slot capacity
- Supports up to 12 LTO Ultrium 6 or 7 tape drives
- Up to 13.8 PB compressed storage capacity
- 1 x 8Gb Fibre Channel interface
- Up to 32.4 TBph compressed data transfer rate
General
- Device Type
- Tape library expansion module - no tape drives
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable - 42U
- Total Storage Capacity
- 5.52 PB (native) / 13.8 PB (compressed)
- Removable Media Capacity
- 920
- Max Supported Drives
- 12
- Supported Tape Drives
- LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x 8Gb Fibre Channel
Manufacturer Warranty
- Type
- Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - on-site
Storage Removable
- Type
- No tape drives
- Data Transfer Rate (compressed)
- (32.4 TBph)
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The HPE Spectra T950 3DBA tape library expansion module is a 42U enterprise storage solution designed for data centres requiring high-density archiving and deep backup capacity. Supporting up to 12 LTO-6 or LTO-7 tape drives and 920 removable media slots, it scales capacity up to 13.8 PB compressed without pre-installed drives.
Frequently asked questions
Does the HPE Spectra T950 expansion module include tape drives?
- No, this expansion module is supplied without pre-installed tape drives. It supports up to 12 user-installed LTO Ultrium 6 or LTO Ultrium 7 drives to scale your existing archive infrastructure.
What storage capacity does this 42U expansion frame support?
- The module provides 920 removable media slots, delivering up to 5.52 PB native capacity or up to 13.8 PB compressed. It achieves compressed transfer rates of up to 32.4 TBph across connected drives.
Does it come with a warranty?
- Yes, this unit comes with a 1-year limited warranty covering parts and labour with on-site service. Enterprise hardware purchases are backed by local support through Server Hub in South Africa.