Spectra T950V 1DBA Max 4TS 738S Lib
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Spectra T950V 1DBA Max 4TS 738S Lib.
Device Type: Tape library expansion module - no tape drives. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable - 42U. Total Storage Capacity: 27.67 PB (native) / 69.17 PB (compressed). Removable Media Capacity: 738. Max Supported Drives: 4. Supported Tape Drives: LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 8, TS1155. Key Features: Encryption. Storage Removable — Type: No tape drives.
Specifications
Highlights
- 42U rack-mountable expansion module enclosure
- Removable media capacity of up to 738 tape slots
- Supports up to 4 LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8 or TS1155 drives
- Total storage capacity up to 27.67 PB native and 69.17 PB compressed
- High-speed 1 x 8Gb Fibre Channel interface
- Integrated hardware encryption support
General
- Device Type
- Tape library expansion module - no tape drives
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable - 42U
- Total Storage Capacity
- 27.67 PB (native) / 69.17 PB (compressed)
- Removable Media Capacity
- 738
- Max Supported Drives
- 4
- Supported Tape Drives
- LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 8, TS1155
- Key Features
- Encryption
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
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The HPE Spectra T950V is a 42U rack-mountable tape library expansion module engineered for large-scale enterprise archiving and backup environments. Supporting up to 738 media slots, four tape drives, and multi-petabyte capacity across LTO and TS1155 formats, it allows data centres to expand physical storage density while maintaining hardware-based encryption and 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE Spectra T950V expansion module used for?
- This module is designed to expand the storage capacity and drive density of an enterprise tape archive. It accommodates up to 738 cartridges and supports multi-petabyte retention for long-term data preservation and secondary backups.
Does this tape library module include tape drives?
- No, this unit is an expansion frame supplied without tape drives. It provides slots to integrate up to four compatible drives, including LTO Ultrium 6, 7, 8, or TS1155 formats.
Does the HPE Spectra T950V come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, it includes a 1-year on-site limited warranty covering parts and labour, backed locally through Server Hub for South African enterprise buyers.