HP Spectra T950 3-Drive Bay Tape Library Expansion Module

VENDOR: HP Mfg Part#: Q1G65A UPC#: 190017136110
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  • Rack-mountable 42U enclosure suitable for data center deployment
  • Native storage capacity of 5.52 PB, expandable to 13.8 PB compressed
  • Supports up to 12 LTO Ultrium 6 or 7 tape drives for high-speed performance
  • Accommodates up to 920 removable media cartridges
  • Integrated 8Gb Fibre Channel interface for fast data access
  • TAA compliant and includes a 1-year on-site warranty

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Key Benefits

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  • Delivers massive storage scalability with up to 13.8 PB compressed capacity for large data archives
  • Flexible drive configuration allows integration of up to 12 LTO Ultrium 6 or 7 drives to meet performance needs
  • Designed for enterprise environments with rack-mountable 42U form factor and TAA compliance

Product Overview

The HP Spectra T950 3DBA Max 8TLO is a tape library expansion module engineered for use within multi-frame configurations, offering immense scalability and reliability. Designed for rack-mountable (42U) deployment, it provides a native capacity of 5.52 PB and up to 13.8 PB compressed. With support for up to 12 LTO Ultrium 6 or 7 drives and 920 removable media slots, it delivers robust data protection for enterprise-scale environments. A single 8Gb Fibre Channel interface ensures high-speed connectivity. This unit is TAA compliant and comes with a 1-year on-site warranty. Tape drives are not included, allowing for flexible system configuration.

Specifications

Product Overview

Device Type Tape library expansion module
Product Type Expansion Frame (No tape drives included)
Form Factor Rack-mountable - 42U
Total Storage Capacity 5.52 PB (native) / 13.8 PB (compressed)
Expandable Yes (multi-frame configurations)
Removable Media Capacity 920 cartridges
Maximum Supported Drives 12
Supported Tape Drive Types LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7
Tape Drives Installed Not included
Rack Units 42U
Power Requirements RAU power via base module (power configuration depends on full library setup)

Physical & Environmental

Height 73.5 in (1867 mm)
Width 24 in (610 mm)
Depth 48.6 in (1234 mm)
Weight Approx. 675 lb (306 kg)
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

Cloud Management & Licensing

Remote Management Via Spectra BlueScale interface (in base unit)
License Required Yes, licenses needed for additional drives/modules
Included Management Software Spectra BlueScale (via base frame controller)
Encryption Management Optional BlueScale Encryption or KMIP key managers

Interfaces

Host Interface 8Gb Fibre Channel
Number of Fibre Channel Ports 1
Fibre Channel Data Rate 8 Gbps

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliant Yes
Compliance Standards RoHS, WEEE, REACH
Certifications UL, cUL, CE, FCC Class A

Advanced Security Features

Access Control Operator and administrator-level access via BlueScale
Encryption Support Drive-level encryption supported via optional license
Audit Logging Event logging and system logs via management interface
Multi-Factor Authentication Supported on BlueScale-enabled libraries