Product Type | Tape library drive module |
Form Factor | 5.25" Full-Height |
Enclosure Type | Plug-in module |
Mounting Type | Hot-swap compatible drive sled |
Native Storage Capacity | 2.5 TB |
Compressed Storage Capacity | 6.25 TB |
Recording Standard | LTO Ultrium 6 |
Backward Compatibility | LTO Ultrium 5 (read/write) |
Buffer Size | 512 MB |
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) | 250,000 hours |
MSBF (Mean Swaps Between Failures) | 100,000 |
Power Requirements | Provided by library chassis |
HP Spectra T950/TFIN LTO-6 Fibre Channel FH Drive Sled
Key Benefits

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- Delivers high-speed, secure backups with Fibre Channel interface and native encryption.
- Hot-swap design with long MTBF ensures minimal downtime and easy field maintenance.
- Supports both LTO 6 and LTO 5 media, protecting existing infrastructure investment.
Product Overview
The HP Spectra T950/TFIN LTO-6 Fibre Channel Full Height Drive Sled delivers enterprise-ready backup and archival storage as a plug-in upgrade module. Featuring LTO Ultrium 6 support and backward compatibility with LTO 5, it offers up to 6.25 TB of compressed capacity and exceptionally high data transfer rates up to 400 MBps. The Fibre Channel interface ensures fast, reliable performance, while native encryption and hot-swap capability simplify secure deployment. With a 250,000-hour MTBF, this solution is ideal for scalable enterprise libraries and TAA-compliant environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Compatible Chassis | Spectra Logic T950/TFin |
Compatible Bay | 1 x hot-swap bay |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 50 °F (10 °C) |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 104 °F (40 °C) |
Operating Humidity Range | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Library-hosted via Spectra T950 GUI |
Licensing Requirements | Sold as upgrade sled; may require library license |
Included Cloud Features |
Interfaces
Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
Connector Type | Dual-port Fibre Channel |
Port Count | 2 |
Data Transfer Rate (Native) | 160 MBps (576 GB/hour) |
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | 400 MBps (1440 GB/hour) |
Compliance & Origin
Compliant Standards | FCC Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, UL 60950-1 2nd Edition, IEC 60950-1 2nd Edition |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Singapore |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | Yes, hardware-based AES-256 encryption |
WORM (Write Once Read Many) | Supported with compatible LTO media |
Secure Erase | Supported |
Data Integrity Verification | Yes (LTO standard CRC/ECC) |