Product Type | Tape Library Frame |
Form Factor | Modular Rack-Mountable |
Supported Drive Types | LTO Ultrium |
Maximum Number of Drives Supported | 12 LTO Drives |
Scalability | Modular Expansion Capabilities |
Power Supply Type | Redundant Hot-Swappable Power Supplies (varies by configuration) |
Use Case | Data Archiving, Long-Term Retention, Disaster Recovery |
Product Family | Storage Devices |
Manufacturer Part Number | Q1J42A |
UPC | 190017184753 |
HP Spectra TFIN Cust 3DBA up to 12LTO Frame
Key Benefits

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- Ideal for enterprise environments with large-scale archival storage requirements
- Complies with TAA regulations, making it suitable for government contracts
- U.S. manufacturing ensures sourcing confidence and regulatory alignment
Product Overview
The HP Spectra TFIN Cust 3DBA is engineered to support up to 12 LTO drives, making it a powerful option for enterprise-level data backup and archival storage. This modular tape library frame is designed for customers requiring robust capacity and performance backed by reliable architecture. It's part of HP’s storage devices family and targets use cases including long-term archival, disaster recovery, and compliance-driven data retention.
Manufactured in the United States and compliant with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA), this product is suitable for federal, government, and regulated industry deployments where supply chain assurance is critical. The frame integrates seamlessly within Spectra TFIN infrastructure and supports future expansion, enabling organizations to scale as their storage needs grow.
With a clear focus on secure and efficient data storage management, the HP Spectra TFIN Cust 3DBA provides business continuity, data integrity, and strategic value by minimizing downtime and optimizing data lifecycle efficiency.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 26.25 x 24.25 x 39.5 in (667 x 616 x 1003 mm) |
Weight (Unpopulated) | Approximately 240 lb (109 kg) |
Weight (Fully Loaded) | Up to 650 lb (295 kg) |
Operating Temperature | 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) |
Non-operating Temperature | –40°F to 149°F (–40°C to 65°C) |
Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% non-condensing |
Non-operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Rack Compatibility | Standard 19-inch racks |
Acoustic Noise (Typical) | 60 dB |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Interface | Web-Based Remote Management Interface (via optional controller) |
Cloud Monitoring Support | Available with Spectra BlueScale® software |
Software Licensing | License-based advanced management and encryption features |
Encryption Key Management | Optional enterprise key management integration |
Included Software | Spectra BlueScale® management interface |
Interfaces
Control Interface Ports | Slide-in modules with Fibre Channel or SAS controllers (varies by option) |
Expansion Interface | Custom Internal Chassis Interconnects |
Drive Interface Type | LTO SAS or LTO Fibre Channel (varies by drive installed) |
Barcode Reader | Integrated |
Library Interface Protocol | SCSI / Tape Library Interface |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, cTUVus, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A |
Regulatory Standards | EN 55022, EN 55024, ICES-003 Class A |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | LTO Drive-Level AES-256 Encryption |
Access Control | Role-Based User Access in BlueScale® |
Audit Logging | System Event Logger with Remote Access |
Data Integrity Check | Supported via LTO Media Verification |
Media Partitioning | Supported on LTO-5 and above |