Product Type | LTO-8 Full-Height Tape Drive Sled |
Form Factor | Full-Height |
Compatible Systems | Spectra T950 and TFin Tape Libraries |
Native Storage Capacity | 12 TB |
Compressed Storage Capacity | Up to 30 TB |
Tape Technology | Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 8 |
Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
Drive Type | Internal Removable Tape Drive Module |
Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 360 MB/s |
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 900 MB/s |
Power Requirements | Via host library enclosure, typically 30W to 60W |
Encryption Support | AES 256-bit hardware encryption |
HP Spectra T950/TFIN LTO-8 FC FH Drive Sled
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- Meets TAA compliance standards for secure government and enterprise deployments
- Designed for use with Spectra T950/TFIN systems, ensuring seamless integration
- Delivers reliable, scalable storage capacity with LTO-8 technology and Fibre Channel robustness
Product Overview
The HP Spectra T950/TFIN LTO-8 FC FH Drive Sled is a high-performance tape module built for Spectra T950 and TFin libraries, featuring LTO-8 full-height technology with up to 12TB native / 30TB compressed capacity per tape. It uses Fibre Channel connectivity for fast, secure data transmission in enterprise SAN setups. TAA-compliant and manufactured in Japan, it meets high quality and compliance benchmarks, making it ideal for enterprise backup and archival applications.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Operating Temperature Range | 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F) |
Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity Range | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
Non-Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Shock (Non-Operating) | Up to 30 G |
Vibration (Operating) | 0.2 G (5–500 Hz) |
Cooling Method | Library-integrated cooling (pass-through chassis airflow) |
Mounting | Tool-less sled integration within T950/TFin chassis |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Library Management Interface | Spectra BlueScale Management via T950/TFin chassis |
Remote Management Capability | Yes, via library web-based GUI and SNMP |
Monitoring and Diagnostics | Built-in diagnostics via BlueScale interface |
Licensing Model | Library-based capacity and feature licensing |
Interfaces
Interface Standard | 8 Gb Fibre Channel |
Host Connectivity | Dual-port FC |
FC Port Count | 2 |
Connection Type | SFP+ Fibre Channel ports |
Data Interface | Fibre Channel 8Gb/s |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Japan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC, VCCI, UL, C-Tick |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Technology | LTO hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption |
WORM Support | Yes |
Data Integrity Checking | Supported via LTO8 standards and library ECB verification |
Key Management | Supported via library software or KMIP |
User Authentication | Role-based via Spectra BlueScale interface |