
Spectra TFIN Cust up to Media Frame
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Spectra TFIN Cust up to Media Frame.
Device Type: Tape library expansion module - no tape drives. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable - 42U. Removable Media Capacity: 1300. Supported Tape Drives: LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 8. Key Features: Encryption. Width: 208.3 cm. Depth: 73.7 cm. Height: 109.9 cm.
Specifications
Highlights
- 42U rack-mountable expansion module frame
- 1300 removable media tape slot capacity
- Supports LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, and LTO Ultrium 8 drives
- Hardware encryption support for data security
- N+1 redundant power supply architecture
- Designed for compatible tape library models Q1J42A and Q1J44A
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
- 1300
- Supported Tape Drives
- LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 8
- Key Features
- Encryption
- Width
- 208.3 cm
- Depth
- 73.7 cm
- Height
- 109.9 cm
- Weight
- 256 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)
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 Media Frame is a 42U rack-mountable tape library expansion module engineered for enterprise data archiving and backup environments. Offering a storage capacity of up to 1300 removable media slots, it supports LTO Ultrium 6, 7, and 8 tape drives with hardware encryption compatibility for scalable, high-density cold data storage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE Spectra TFIN Media Frame used for?
- It is an enterprise expansion frame designed to increase the physical tape cartridge capacity of your existing tape library. It accommodates up to 1300 tape slots to scale long-term data archiving without requiring additional stand-alone libraries.
Which tape formats are supported by this media frame?
- The frame is designed to support LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, and LTO Ultrium 8 tape drives. It also supports secure data encryption across stored cartridges.
Does this expansion frame come with a warranty?
- Yes, it is covered by a 1-year limited parts warranty with next-business-day response. Purchases through Server Hub include South African local support and warranty facilitation.