Product Type | Tape Library Expansion Frame |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Maximum Supported Drives | 24 LTO drives |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Power Supplies | Redundant hot-swappable power supplies |
Expansion Capability | Modular scalable architecture |
Intended Use Case | Enterprise archival and backup environments |
Drive Technology | LTO Ultrium (up to LTO-9) |
System Compatibility | Compatible with Spectra T950/TFinity models |
HP Spectra TFIN Cust 6DBA up to 24LTO Frame
Key Benefits

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- Ideal for enterprise archiving and long-term data retention requiring high drive density.
- TAA compliance ensures suitability for government and public sector procurement.
- U.S.-based manufacturing supports data sovereignty and supply chain assurance.
Product Overview
The HP Spectra TFIN Cust 6DBA up to 24LTO Frame is a high-density, enterprise-grade tape storage component offering capacity for up to 24 LTO drives. Designed and manufactured in the U.S., it is TAA compliant, supporting secure deployments in government or regulated industries. Part of a modular and scalable storage infrastructure, this frame enables efficient expansion in large-scale archival and backup environments. It plays a crucial role in long-term data retention strategies, offering high capacity and reliability.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 78.74 x 24 x 43 inches (2000 x 610 x 1092 mm) |
Weight (Maximum Configuration) | Over 2000 lbs (over 907 kg) |
Operating Temperature | 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) |
Non-operating Temperature | -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% non-condensing |
Non-operating Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Mounting Type | Floor-standing within data center rack bay |
Storage Altitude | Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
Operating Altitude | Up to 7,000 ft (2,134 m) |
Cooling Requirement | Front-to-rear airflow, data center HVAC required |
Acoustic Noise Level | Below 60 dB at operational load |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Spectra BlueScale Management Interface |
Monitoring Features | Library health monitoring, drive and media diagnostics |
Remote Management Options | Web-based GUI, SNMP, remote diagnostics |
Cloud Integration | Optional BlackPearl for hybrid cloud storage workflows |
License Requirements | Capacity-based licensing model for some features |
Encryption Key Management | Supported via KMIP-compliant encryption solutions |
Interfaces
Interface Type | Fibre Channel (via LTO drives) |
Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 400 MB/s per drive (LTO-9) |
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 1,000 MB/s per drive (LTO-9) |
Drive Interface | 8 Gb/s or 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | TÜV, UL, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS |
Product Code (UPC) | 190017184777 |
Manufacturer Part Number | Q1J44A |
Advanced Security Features
Data Encryption | LTO drive-based AES 256-bit encryption |
Access Controls | Role-based access in BlueScale interface |
Audit Logging | System event and access log tracking |
Media Handling Tracking | Barcode and automated inventory management |