HP Spectra T950 Tape Library Expansion Module, 24 Max Drives, 800 Slots

VENDOR: HP Mfg Part#: Q1G66A UPC#: 190017136127
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  • Supports up to 24 LTO Ultrium drives (LTO-6 and LTO-7 compatible)
  • Provides 800 removable media capacity for large archival volumes
  • Delivers up to 4.8 PB native / 12 PB compressed storage performance
  • Compressed data transfer rate of 64.8 TB per hour for rapid throughput
  • Rack-mountable 42U form factor suitable for high-density data centers
  • TAA-compliant with 1-year on-site warranty for reliability and support

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Key Benefits

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  • Engineered for scalable data growth with support for 24 drives and 800 media slots
  • Seamless integration into enterprise environments via 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
  • Protects long-term IT investments with high capacity, TAA compliance, and on-site support

Product Overview

The HP Spectra T950 Tape Library Expansion Module (Q1G66A) is a 42U rack-mountable unit designed for enterprise data centers. It supports up to 24 LTO Ultrium drives (LTO-6/LTO-7) and 800 media slots, enabling a native capacity of 4.8PB (12PB compressed). With a 64.8 TB/hour compressed data transfer rate and 8Gb Fibre Channel interface, it's ideal for scalable, compliant archival systems. TAA-compliant and backed by a 1-year on-site warranty, this module is a robust, investment-protecting expansion for high-capacity tape environments.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Tape library expansion module
Form Factor Rack-mountable - 42U
Maximum Native Capacity 4.8 PB
Maximum Compressed Capacity 12 PB
Maximum Media Slots 800
Maximum Supported Drives 24
Supported Tape Drive Formats LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7
Media Included None (no tape drives included)
Power Requirements 200-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Hot-Swap Components Yes (drives and power supplies)
Average Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) 64.8 TB/hour

Physical & Environmental

Dimensions (H x W x D) 78.74 x 23.62 x 35 in (2000 x 600 x 889 mm)
Weight (Fully Configured) Approximately 800 lbs (362.9 kg)
Operating Temperature Range 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F)
Operating Humidity Range 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-Operating Temperature Range -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Non-Operating Humidity Range 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude (Operating) Up to 3,000 m (9,842 ft)
Acoustic Emission 6.3 bels (operating)

Cloud Management & Licensing

Management Interface Spectra BlueScale Management Interface (via base frame)
Remote Monitoring Yes, via BlueScale remote interface
Firmware Upgrades Via Spectra Logic web interface with valid support contract
Included Management Software BlueScale Management Interface

Interfaces

Interface Type 8Gb Fibre Channel
Number of Fibre Channel Ports 1 (expansion dependent)
Expansion Connectivity Via Spectra T950 base module
Drive Interface Type SAS or Fibre Channel via base module

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliant Yes
Certifications UL, cUL, CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, C-Tick, RoHS
Warranty 1-year limited on-site parts and labor

Advanced Security Features

Encryption Support Available via LTO drives with KMIP-capable key managers
Access Control Role-based with password protection
Auditing & Logging Event logging and audit trails via BlueScale
WORM Support Yes (with compatible LTO media)