Spectra TFIN Cust 3DBA up12LTO Exp Frame
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Spectra TFIN Cust 3DBA up12LTO Exp Frame.
Device Type: Tape library expansion module - no tape drives. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable - 42U. Removable Media Capacity: 1010. Max Supported Drives: 12. Supported Tape Drives: LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 8. Key Features: Encryption. Built-in Devices: 3 x drive bays. Width: 208.3 cm.
Specifications
Highlights
- 42U rack-mountable expansion frame for enterprise tape libraries
- Removable media capacity of up to 1010 tape cartridges
- Supports up to 12 LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 tape drives
- Integrated 3 drive bays with hardware encryption support
- Redundant N+1 power supply scheme at AC 230V
- Six 100Base-TX RJ-45 Ethernet management interfaces
Power
- Type
- Power supply
- Power Redundancy Scheme
- N+1
- Voltage Required
- AC 230V (50/60 Hz)
General
- Device Type
- Tape library expansion module - no tape drives
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable - 42U
- Removable Media Capacity
- 1010
- Max Supported Drives
- 12
- Supported Tape Drives
- LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 8
- Key Features
- Encryption
- Built-in Devices
- 3 x drive bays
- Width
- 208.3 cm
- Depth
- 73.7 cm
- Height
- 109.9 cm
- Weight
- 346 kg
Compatibility Information
- Designed For
- P/N: Q1J42A, Q1J44A
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 10 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 20 - 80% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 6 x Ethernet 100Base-TX (management) - RJ-45
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 TFinity expansion frame is a 42U rack-mountable tape library module designed for large enterprise archiving and high-capacity backup environments. Accommodating up to 1,010 tape cartridges and up to 12 LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 tape drives across three drive bays, it delivers secure, scalable data retention with hardware encryption support and redundant N+1 power.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE Spectra TFinity expansion frame used for?
- This module is used to scale out the media capacity and drive density of compatible enterprise tape libraries. It provides physical housing for up to 1010 tape cartridges and up to 12 LTO tape drives without deploying an entirely separate library.
Which tape drive generations are supported by this expansion frame?
- The expansion frame supports LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, and LTO Ultrium 8 tape drives. It accommodates up to 12 drives across its three built-in drive bays.
Does the expansion frame come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, it is backed by a 1-year parts warranty with next business day response service. South African warranty fulfillment and technical support access are provided via Server Hub.