Manufacturer | HP |
Product Name | HP Spectra T950 12-Drive Expansion, TS11X0, 684-Slot, Rack-Mountable |
Manufacturer Part Number | Q1G69A |
Device Type | Tape library expansion module - no tape drives |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Enclosure Type | Rack-mountable |
Total Storage Capacity | 60 PB (native) / 150 PB (compressed) |
Removable Media Capacity | 810 cartridges |
Maximum Supported Drives | 12 |
Supported Tape Drive Types | LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, TS11X0 |
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HP Spectra T950 12-Drive Expansion, TS11X0, 684-Slot, Rack-Mountable
Key Benefits

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- Enables massive storage expansion up to 150 PB compressed without changing core infrastructure
- Offers compatibility with multiple tape formats (TS11X0 and LTO), providing flexible deployment options
- Built-in encryption supports secure data archival, ideal for compliance-driven industries
Product Overview
The HP Spectra T950 Expansion Frame is a rack-mountable module engineered for large-scale enterprise backup and archival needs. Supporting up to 12 tape drives including TS11X0 and LTO Ultrium formats, it offers 60 petabytes of native capacity and up to 150 petabytes compressed. With 810 removable media capacity and built-in encryption features, it balances security and scale. The 8Gb Fibre Channel interface supports fast data transfer speeds. Designed for seamless integration with systems such as HP Part Number Q1G75A, this TAA-compliant unit is ideal for compliant and scalable data storage infrastructures.
Specifications
Product Overview
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Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, cUL, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
Reach Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Capabilities | AES-256 bit encryption |
Key Management | Integrated BlueScale Encryption Key Management |
Access Control | Role-based user access with system logging |
Audit Logging | Yes |
WORM Support | Yes, with supported LTO and TS11X0 drives |
Interfaces
Interface Type | 8Gb Fibre Channel |
Number of Fibre Channel Ports | 1 |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 300 MB/s per LTO-7 drive; Up to 360 MB/s per TS1150 |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 36.2 x 30.7 x 75.5 inches (91.95 x 78.0 x 191.77 cm) |
Rack Units | Approximately 42U (entire T950 library, including expansion) |
Operating Temperature | 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) |
Storage Temperature | -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Acoustic Noise | Less than 65 dB |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Spectra BlueScale Management |
Remote Management | Web-based GUI, SNMP support |
Embedded Encryption Key Management | Yes |
Licensing Model | Drive and capacity-based licensing |
Included Features | Encryption, partitioning, capacity-on-demand scalability |