
Spectra TFIN Cust 6DBA up to 24LTO Frame
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Spectra TFIN Cust 6DBA up to 24LTO Frame.
Device Type: Tape library - no tape drives. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable - 42U. Total Storage Capacity: 54 PB (compressed). Removable Media Capacity: 800. Max Supported Drives: 24. Supported Tape Drives: LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 8. Key Features: Encryption, 20 entry/exit slots. Built-in Devices: 6 x drive bays.
Specifications
Highlights
- 42U rack-mountable tape library frame
- Supports up to 24 LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 tape drives
- 800 removable media slots with 20 entry/exit slots
- Up to 54 PB compressed storage capacity
- 6 built-in drive bays with N+1 redundant power support
- 8Gb Fibre Channel and 6 x Ethernet management ports
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
- 54 PB (compressed)
- Removable Media Capacity
- 800
- Max Supported Drives
- 24
- Supported Tape Drives
- LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 8
- Key Features
- Encryption, 20 entry/exit slots
- Built-in Devices
- 6 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
- 6 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 6DBA Frame is an enterprise-scale 42U rack-mountable tape library enclosure designed for high-capacity datacentre archiving and backup environments. Supporting up to 24 LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 tape drives and 800 cartridge slots, it delivers up to 54 PB of compressed storage capacity for large organisations requiring secure long-term data retention.
Frequently asked questions
What tape drives are supported by the HPE Spectra TFIN frame?
- The frame supports LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, and LTO Ultrium 8 tape drives. It can house up to 24 drives across its internal drive bays. Please note that this unit is supplied as a frame without tape drives pre-installed.
What is the total storage and cartridge capacity of this unit?
- The library holds up to 800 removable tape cartridges alongside 20 dedicated entry/exit slots for media handling. When fully populated with compatible media, it can reach up to 54 PB of compressed data storage capacity.
Does the unit include warranty coverage in South Africa?
- Yes, this product includes a 1-year limited parts warranty with next business day response. Local warranty coverage and technical support are provided via Server Hub in South Africa.