Object Storage Products

BlackPearl S3
Hybrid Cloud Object Storage

Scalable object-based disk storage that seamlessly extends to tape & cloud

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Scalable & cost-effective

Ready to bring the high cost of cloud storage down to earth?

BlackPearl S3 hybrid cloud storage delivers far more than ordinary object storage platforms. It’s a versatile solution to create tiers of on-prem object-based disk & tape that extend to the cloud, delivering an ideal blend of performance, cost-effectiveness and scalability for all your backup & archival needs.

Use Cases

Backup & Disaster Recovery​

BlackPearl S3 is an ideal target platform for backup & recovery, enabling highly-effective storage & secure access to object-based data.

Active & Long-Term Archival

BlackPearl S3 is an optimal choice for both active & long-term data retention archives. As archives grow, it easily expands or extends to tape, cloud or both.

Media & Entertainment Content Archival

BlackPearl S3 excels at rapid access to large videos, high-res images & media assets, perfect for content libraries & production workflows​.

Benefits of BlackPearl S3 Hybrid Cloud Object Storage

Hybrid Cloud Storage

S3-Compatible Storage

Configure your storage to match your needs with S3 Infrequent Access & Glacier storage tiers, providing cost-efficient flexibility.​

Cost Effective Data Management

Cost-Effective Data Management

Optimize budgets by storing large, unstructured datasets at a fraction of the cost compared to public cloud storage, ensuring data is both secure & affordable.
On-Prem Glacier

On-Prem Performance with Cloud Flexibility​

Experience the best of both worlds - enjoy the flexibility of the cloud combined with on-prem performance, ensuring your data is accessible and responsive.
Data Immutability

Data Immutability​

Object Lock (WORM) ensures your data remains impervious to deletion or unauthorized modification, offering robust ransomware resiliency.​
Data Control and Compliance

Data Control & Compliance

You have full control over your data, allowing you to maintain sensitive information or proprietary data within your physical infrastructure.
Complete Data Security

Complete Data Security

Encryption safeguards your critical data from unintended exposure in flight & at rest, ensuring security even if ransomware attacks.

BlackPearl Delivery Appliances

Spectra BlackPearl H3300

BlackPearl H3300

BlackPearl X Series

BlackPearl X Series

Spectra BlackPearl Expansion

BlackPearl Expansion

Specifications at a glance

Hybrid (HDD & NVMe Flash)
BlackPearl H3300
HDD Only
BlackPearl Expansion
All-Flash (NVMe)
BlackPearl X-Series
Processor
AMD (Milan) CPU
N/A
AMD (Rome) CPU
Availability
Single node or
Dual node Active/Standby
N/A
Single node or
Dual node Active/Standby
Dimensions
4U, 7x19x27(in),
17.8x48.3x68.6(cm)
4U, 7x19x32(in),
17.8x48.3x81.3(cm)

or

4U, 7x19x38.5(in),
17.8x48.3x97.8(cm)
2U, 3.5x19x29(in),
8.9x48.3x73.7(cm)
Power
Dual 1200W PS
Dual 1300W PS
Dual 1300W PS
Network
1x 1 GbE mgmt; 1x 1 GbE IPMI
2x 10/25 GbE or 2x 40/100 GbE
SAS Interface
1x 1 GigE mgmt
2x 40/100 GbE
Network (optional)
6x PCIe (Gen4) slots
5x 4-port 12Gb SAS HBAs
5x 4-port 32Gb FC HBAs
5x 4-port 16Gb FC HBAs
N/A
2x PCIe (Gen4) slots
2x 4-port 12Gb SAS HBAs
2x 4-port 32Gb FC HBAs
2x 4-port 16Gb FC HBAs
Capacity
24x 3.5” HDD
4x SSD
78x 3.5” HDD
108x 3.5” HDD
24x 2.5” SSD
HDD’s
8, 22TB SAS
8, 20TB SAS (SED)
4, 8, 22TB SAS
8, 16, 20TB SAS (SED)
N/A
SSD’s
1.6, 6.4, 30TB NVMe (U.2)
N/A
1.6, 6.4, 30TB NVMe (U.2)
Throughput
Up to 2GB/s to tape (sustained)
N/A
Up to 9GB/s to tape (sustained)

Resources

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Collateral & White Papers
Spectra Object-Based Tape
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Spectra BlackPearl H-Series Datasheet
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Spectra BlackPearl S3 Datasheet
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BlackPearl Object Storage Disk Low-Cost Solution for Media and Entertainment
11 page (s) | White paper
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Spectra Legacy BlackPearl Models

 ​BlackPearl V Series​BlackPearl S Series​
Interface​
CPU With 
Motherboard​
Tape Connect​
Network​
CPU With 
Motherboard​
Tape Connect​
Network​
Single​
Up to 3 FC or SAS HBA​
25 GbE Standard, 40GbE optional​
Single​
Up to 3 FC or SAS HBA​
25 GbE Standard, 40GbE optional​
Internal Disk Drives​
24 x 3.5” SAS HDD’s​
60 x 3.5” SAS HDDs​
Flash Drives​
Up to 6 x U.2 NVMe​
Up to 10 x U.2 NVMe ​
Throughput​
Up to 1.6 GB/s to tape sustained​
Up to 4 GB/s to tape sustained​

Start your journey

Rule your data and put some sovereigns back in your pocket

Extend your object storage seamlessly to tape and the cloud for improved data retention.

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