Manufacturer | HP |
Product Name | HP Spectra T950 3DBA MF T950 Library Expansion Module |
Manufacturer Part Number | Q1G75A |
Product Type | Tape library expansion module |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable - 42U |
Max Supported Drives | 12 |
Supported Drive Technologies | LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, TS11X0 |
Native Storage Capacity | 6.84 PB |
Compressed Storage Capacity | 17.1 PB |
Removable Media Capacity | 684 cartridges |
Drive Bays Installed | 0 (no tape drives included) |
Encryption Capabilities | Yes |
HP Spectra T950 3DBA MF T950 Library Expansion Module
Key Benefits

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- Offers unmatched scalability with support for up to 12 drives and over 6.84 PB of native capacity
- Built-in encryption helps organizations meet data security and compliance requirements
- 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity ensures fast, reliable network integration in demanding environments
Product Overview
The HP Spectra T950 3DBA MF Max 12TS11xx Library Expansion Module (Model Q1G75A) is designed for multi-frame storage configurations in enterprise environments. This 42U rack-mountable enclosure supports up to 12 tape drives and accommodates 684 cartridges, enabling native storage of 6.84 PB, expandable to 17.1 PB compressed. It offers encryption capabilities for secure data archiving and features an 8Gb Fibre Channel interface for efficient integration. TAA compliant and optimized for data centers requiring high capacity and compliance-ready storage infrastructure.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Rack Units (Height) | 42U |
Installed Height | Approximately 73.5 inches (1.87 m) |
Width | Approximately 24 inches (0.61 m) |
Depth | Approximately 36 inches (0.91 m) |
Weight (Unloaded) | Approx. 900 lb (408 kg) |
Power Requirements | 208-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
Power Supply Redundancy | Yes |
Operating Temperature | 16° to 32°C (60° to 90°F) |
Non-operating Temperature | -30° to 60°C (-22° to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% non-condensing |
Non-operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Spectra BlueScale interface |
Remote Management | Yes, via browser-based GUI |
Software Licensing | Independent licensing for expansion and drive options |
Cloud Integration Support | No cloud-native integration, on-premises appliance |
Interfaces
Primary Interface | 8Gb Fibre Channel |
Number of Fibre Channel Ports | 1 |
Interface Bandwidth | 8 Gbps per port |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, UL, CSA, CE, VCCI, BSMI |
Advanced Security Features
Data Encryption | Hardware-based encryption support |
Access Control | Remote user authentication and role-based access |
Audit Logging | Yes, detailed system logging and audit interface |
Secure Firmware Updates | Yes |