Product Type | Tape drive sled |
Compatible Systems | Spectra T950, TFin TS1160 |
Drive Support | TS1160 tape drives |
Form Factor | Modular sled for enterprise tape libraries |
Weight | 1.36 kg |
Power Requirements | Provided by library chassis; passive sled |
Native Storage Capacity | |
Compressed Storage Capacity | |
Product Use | Enterprise data archiving and regulatory storage |
HP Spectra T950/TFIN TS1160 SAS EDBA Sled


Key Benefits

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- Enterprise-ready SAS interface ensures high-speed data handling for archival systems.
- TAA compliance makes the sled suitable for government and regulated industry deployments.
- Crafted in Japan, emphasizing build quality and compliance with high manufacturing standards.
Product Overview
The HP Spectra T950/TFIN TS1160 SAS EDBA Sled (Part Number: R7F03A) is a high-performance storage component built for use in enterprise tape libraries. Compatible with the Spectra T950 and TFIN TS1160 systems, it supports the SAS interface for efficient data transfer. While storage capacity details are not included, the sled provides essential integration for TS1160 tape drives. With TAA compliance and manufacturing origin in Japan, it meets stringent quality and sourcing requirements. Designed for long-term IT infrastructure, this sled is an optimal solution for data archiving and regulatory-driven storage environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 12.3 x 48.3 x 7.9 cm |
Operating Temperature | 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) |
Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity Range | 20% to 80% non-condensing |
Non-Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Mounting Type | Rackmounted within T950 or TFin chassis |
Cooling | Via host chassis airflow |
Material | Metal enclosure |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management | Managed via Spectra Logic BlueScale interface |
Management Interface | Web-based GUI (BlueScale) |
License Required | No additional license required for sled |
Cloud Backup Integration | Supported via Spectra BlackPearl or third-party integration |
Interfaces
Interface Type | SAS |
SAS Interface Speed | 12 Gb/s |
Host Connectivity | SAS 3.0 |
Port Type | Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) |
Number of SAS Ports | 2 |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Japan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | CE, UL, FCC Class A |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | Compatible with TS1160 drive-level AES-256 encryption |
Key Management | Supports KMIP-compliant key managers via Spectra ecosystem |
Data Integrity Verification | Supported at TS1160 drive level through ECRC |
WORM Media Support | Yes, if TS1160 drive and media support it |