Manufacturer | HP |
Product Name | HP Spectra T950 1DBA Max 4LTO 1000S Library Expansion Module |
Manufacturer Part Number | Q1G58A |
Type | Tape library expansion module |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable - 42U |
Weight | 907 kg (2000 lbs) |
Total Storage Capacity | 6 PB (native) / 15 PB (compressed) |
Removable Media Capacity | 1000 cartridges |
Max Supported Drives | 4 |
Supported Tape Drive Types | LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7 |
Included Tape Drives | None |
Power Requirements | 200–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz |
Power Consumption (Max) | 1500 Watts |
HP Spectra T950 1DBA Max 4LTO 1000S Library Expansion Module
Key Benefits

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- Delivers massive archival capacity up to 15 PB compressed, ideal for enterprise data protection needs
- Highly scalable with support for 1000 cartridges and 4 LTO drives, allowing seamless growth
- TAA-compliant and made in the USA, meeting strict government procurement standards
Product Overview
The HP Spectra T950 1DBA Max 4LTO 1000S Library Expansion Module delivers scalable, high-capacity long-term tape storage in a rack-mountable 42U form factor. Designed to support up to 4 LTO Ultrium 6 or 7 drives, it offers 6 PB native and 15 PB compressed storage with a media capacity for 1000 cartridges. Connectivity is ensured via 8Gb Fibre Channel, and the system achieves a data transfer rate of 10.8 TB per hour (compressed). TAA-compliant and made in the USA, it comes with a 1-year on-site warranty including parts and labor. This expansion module is a powerful solution for enterprise archiving and regulatory compliance.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 78.7 x 24 x 41.5 in |
Operating Temperature Range | 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) |
Non-operating Temperature Range | -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity Range | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
Non-operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Altitude (Operational) | Up to 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) |
Altitude (Non-operational) | Up to 12,000 meters (39,370 feet) |
Noise Level | 70 dBA |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | BlueScale Intelligent Management |
Remote Management Capabilities | Yes, via Web-based GUI or remote CLI |
Cloud Ready | Yes |
Licensing Model | Modular expansion licensing |
Interfaces
Host Interface | 8 Gb Fibre Channel |
Number of Fibre Channel Ports | 1 |
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | 10.8 TB/hour |
Data Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
Scalability | Modular architecture allows expansion with additional frames |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, cUL, CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, TUV-GS, C-Tick |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | Yes, with LTO drives that support hardware encryption |
User Authentication | Role-based access control with LDAP/Active Directory support |
Data Integrity Verification | Yes |
Audit Logging | Yes |