Manufacturer | HP |
Product Name | Spectra TFIN ES 3DBA Max 12LTO 920S Lib |
Part Number | Q1G79A |
Type | Tape library expansion module |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Supported Tape Technologies | LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7 |
Maximum Number of Drives Supported | 12 |
Total Compressed Storage Capacity | 28.8 PB |
Removable Media Slots | 920 |
Included Tape Drives | None |
Redundant Components | Yes, Redundant Power Supplies (external) |
HP Spectra TFIN ES 3DBA 12LTO 920S Tape Library Expansion
Key Benefits

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- Offers modular scalability with capacity for up to 28.8 PB using LTO Ultrium 6 or 7 technology
- Built-in encryption capability ensures data security for compliance-driven environments
- TAA compliance and U.S. origin make it ideal for government and federal data storage needs
Product Overview
The HP Spectra TFIN ES 3DBA Max 12LTO 920S Lib, also known as the HPE TFinity ExaScale Edition Base Frame 3 Drive Bay Assembly, is a tape library expansion module ideal for large-scale storage environments. Supporting up to 12 LTO Ultrium 6 or 7 drives and offering 920 removable media slots, it delivers a compressed capacity up to 28.8 petabytes. With its rack-mountable form factor and 8Gb Fibre Channel interface, the unit ensures seamless integration and fast data throughput. Enhanced with encryption support and TAA compliance, it's a secure and scalable solution for enterprise or government data archiving needs.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC, VCCI, RoHS |
Environmental Standards | RoHS, WEEE |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | Yes, native hardware encryption support via LTO drives |
Access Control | Role-based access control |
Secure Data Erasure | Supported (through drive features) |
Security Standards | FIPS-compliant drive encryption (if FIPS-certified drives are installed) |
Interfaces
Host Interface | 8Gb Fibre Channel |
Number of Fibre Channel Ports | 1 |
Fibre Channel Standard | Fibre Channel 8GFC (8 Gbit/s) |
Drive Interface | SAS (dependent on tape drive) |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 78.74 x 30 x 46 in (2000 x 762 x 1168 mm) |
Weight | Up to 2000 lbs (907 kg) fully loaded |
Power Supply Type | Multiple hot-swappable power supplies |
Power Requirements | 200-240V AC, 50-60 Hz |
Power Consumption | Approximately 2500W (varies with configuration) |
Cooling | Integrated fans, front-to-back airflow |
Operating Temperature Range | 15°C to 32°C (59°F to 90°F) |
Non-Operating Temperature Range | -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity (Non-condensing) | 20% to 80% |
Non-operating Humidity | 5% to 95% |
Altitude Range - Operating | Up to 3048 m (10,000 feet) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Support | Yes, via BlueScale management interface |
Management Interface Type | Web-based GUI and CLI |
Software Licensing | Requires separate licensing for additional features or capacity |