Spectra TFIN Cust 3DBA up to 12LTO Frame
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Spectra TFIN Cust 3DBA up to 12LTO Frame.
Device Type: Tape library - no tape drives. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable - 42U. Total Storage Capacity: 57.6 PB (compressed). Removable Media Capacity: 920. Max Supported Drives: 12. Supported Tape Drives: LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 8. Key Features: Encryption, 20 entry/exit slots. Built-in Devices: 3 x drive bays.
Specifications
Highlights
- 42U rack-mountable enterprise tape library frame
- Up to 57.6 PB total compressed storage capacity
- Holds up to 920 removable media cartridges
- Supports up to 12 LTO Ultrium 6, 7, or 8 tape drives
- Built-in 3 drive bays and 20 entry/exit slots
- Integrated hardware encryption and N+1 power redundancy
Power
- Type
- Power supply
- Power Redundancy Scheme
- N+1
- Voltage Required
- AC 230V (50/60 Hz)
General
- Device Type
- Tape library - no tape drives
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable - 42U
- Total Storage Capacity
- 57.6 PB (compressed)
- Removable Media Capacity
- 920
- Max Supported Drives
- 12
- Supported Tape Drives
- LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 8
- Key Features
- Encryption, 20 entry/exit slots
- Built-in Devices
- 3 x drive bays
- Width
- 208.3 cm
- Depth
- 73.7 cm
- Height
- 109.9 cm
- Weight
- 372 kg
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 10 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 20 - 80% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 3 x Ethernet 100Base-TX (management) - RJ-45
- Interfaces
- 1 x 8Gb Fibre Channel - LC multi-mode
Manufacturer Warranty
- Type
- Limited warranty - parts - 1 year - response time: next business day
- Type
- Technical support - phone consulting - 1 year - availability: business hours
- Type
- Technical support - web knowledge base access - 1 year - availability: 24 hours a day / Monday-Sunday
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 TFIN Cust 3DBA up to 12LTO Frame is a 42U rack-mountable enterprise tape library frame designed for massive long-term data archiving and backup. Supporting up to 12 LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 tape drives and 920 media slots, it provides high-capacity, secure cold storage for data centres and large enterprise IT environments.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE Spectra TFIN 12LTO Frame used for?
- This 42U tape library frame is engineered for high-density enterprise backup and cold data archiving. It accommodates up to 920 tape cartridges and 12 drives, making it suitable for organisations managing petabyte-scale data retention.
Which tape drive generations are compatible with this frame?
- The frame supports LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, and LTO Ultrium 8 tape drives. It features 3 built-in drive bays and can scale up to 12 drives in total.
Does this tape library frame include a warranty?
- Yes, it is backed by a 1-year limited parts warranty with next business day response and technical support. Local warranty support in South Africa is provided through Server Hub.