Spectra T950V 1DBA Max 4LTO 1000S Ex Lib
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Spectra T950V 1DBA Max 4LTO 1000S Ex Lib.
Device Type: Tape library expansion module - no tape drives. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable - 42U. Total Storage Capacity: 12 PB (native) / 30 PB (compressed). Removable Media Capacity: 1000. Max Supported Drives: 4. Supported Tape Drives: LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 8. Key Features: Encryption. Width: 201 cm.
Specifications
Highlights
- 42U rack-mountable expansion module
- 1000-cartridge removable media capacity
- Supports up to 4 LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 tape drives
- Total storage capacity of 12 PB native and 30 PB compressed
- High-speed 8Gb Fibre Channel interface
- Integrated hardware data encryption support
General
- Device Type
- Tape library expansion module - no tape drives
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable - 42U
- Total Storage Capacity
- 12 PB (native) / 30 PB (compressed)
- Removable Media Capacity
- 1000
- Max Supported Drives
- 4
- Supported Tape Drives
- LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 8
- Key Features
- Encryption
- Width
- 201 cm
- Depth
- 73.7 cm
- Height
- 109.9 cm
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Shipping Width
- 220 cm
- Shipping Depth
- 110 cm
- Shipping Height
- 140 cm
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 10 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 20 - 80% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x 8Gb Fibre Channel
Manufacturer Warranty
- Type
- Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - on-site
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards
- FCC Class A certified, CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, UL 60950-1 Second Edition, IEC 60950-1 Second Edition
Storage Removable
- Type
- No tape drives
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The HPE Spectra T950V 1DBA Max 4LTO 1000S is a 42U rack-mountable tape library expansion module designed for enterprise data archiving and high-density backup environments. Engineered to scale existing tape automation, it accommodates up to 1,000 tape cartridges and 4 LTO drives, delivering up to 30 PB of compressed storage capacity with integrated encryption support.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE Spectra T950V expansion module used for?
- This unit is used to scale the storage capacity and drive count of an existing enterprise tape library setup. It adds 1,000 media slots and up to 4 drive bays to manage massive long-term data archives, offline backups, and regulatory compliance storage.
Are tape drives included with this expansion module?
- No, this tape library module is supplied without pre-installed tape drives. It is ready to accept up to four LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, or LTO Ultrium 8 drives depending on your organisation's throughput and generation requirements.
Does this product come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, it includes a 1-year limited parts and labour on-site warranty. Server Hub provides complete local support for South African enterprise customers.