Type | Tape library expansion module - no tape drives |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Total Native Storage Capacity | 60 PB |
Total Compressed Storage Capacity | 150 PB |
Removable Media Slots | 890 |
Maximum Supported Tape Drives | 24 |
Supported Tape Drive Types | LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7 |
Encryption Support | Yes |
Drive Bays Populated | 0 |
Product Module | HP Spectra T950 Expansion Frame |
Part Number | Q1G62A |
UPC | 190017136080 |
HP Spectra T950 Expansion Frame, Max 12 LTO, 800S, No Drives, Q1G62A
Key Benefits

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- Scalable architecture allows enterprises to expand tape backup capacity up to 150 PB compressed.
- TAA-compliant and built in the United States, meeting strict procurement regulations.
- Secure data handling via built-in encryption support, ideal for compliance-driven sectors.
Product Overview
The HP Spectra T950 6 Drive Bay Assembly Expansion Frame (Q1G62A) is a rack-mountable tape library module designed for enterprise-scale data archival. Offering up to 60 PB native / 150 PB compressed storage and supporting up to 24 LTO Ultrium 6 or 7 tape drives, it is engineered for high-density environments. While shipping with no tape drives pre-installed, the unit includes 890 removable media slots and an 8Gb Fibre Channel interface for seamless integration. Its TAA compliance and encryption support make it ideally suited for secure, regulated sectors.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 78.74 x 67.56 x 33.25 in |
Weight | 1480 lb (670.24 kg) |
Operating Temperature Range | 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature Range | -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) |
Operating Humidity Range (non-condensing) | 20% to 80% |
Storage Humidity Range (non-condensing) | 10% to 90% |
Power Requirements | 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | Up to 2200 W |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Remote Web Management via BlueScale |
Cloud-Enabled Monitoring | Yes (via Spectra BlackPearl integration) |
Included Software Features | Library Management, Encryption Key Management, Health Monitoring |
Licensing Model | Per feature or capacity license (additional optional) |
Interfaces
Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
Number of Fibre Channel Ports | 1 |
Fibre Channel Speed | 8 Gb/s |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, cUL, CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, BSMI, C-Tick, ICES |
Advanced Security Features
Data Encryption | AES-256 encryption supported |
Key Management | Integrated Encryption Key Management System (EKMS) |
Secure Access | Authenticated user roles and HTTPS management access |
Audit Logging | Yes |
WORM Support | Yes (when using compatible tapes) |