
Spectra T380 Overview
The Spectra T380 provides unmatched flexibility in a 28U form factor – from a growth path within the library or to a bigger library to continuous, innovative software and hardware enhancements to the ability to work with many backup and archive applications, including Spectra’s BlackPearl—this library is built for the long haul. This library also integrates major media types—LTO or TS1160 technology—allowing you to choose the right technology for your needs.
Need more storage? Want to upgrade to the newest version of LTO or IBM’s TS technology? Changing backup applications? Building a private cloud? The T380 library has you covered.
Flexible, Efficient storage without compromise.

Roving TeraPack Architecture
When data center real estate counts, Spectra Logic libraries offer you unsurpassed storage density and minimal footprint through a unique and highly efficient design. Instead of using traditional tape slots, Spectra uses innovative “shelves” and TeraPack containers to store tape cartridges. This approach gives Spectra’s enterprise libraries industry-best density, allowing you to store 10 LTO slots (9 enterprise slots) in a single container. When paired with the T380’s transporter, the T380’s TeraPack is not just a storage container, but a vehicle for transporting 180TB of LTO data (180TB of TS1190 data) to drives, storage shelves, import, and export in a single robotic movement, reducing the time required handling media by 90 percent.
Get to Know T380
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T380 Technical Specifications
Capacity and Throughput | |||||
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Technology | Max Drives | Max Cartridges | Max Capacity | Max Throughput | Encryption Support |
LTO-9 | 12 | 380 |
6.8PB 17.1PB |
17.28TB/hr 38.88TB/hr |
Yes |
LTO-8 | 12 | 380 |
4.5PB 11.4PB |
15.55TB/hr 32.4TB/hr |
Yes |
LTO-7 Type M | 12 | 380 |
3.42PB 8.55PB |
13.0TB/hr 30.24TB/hr |
Yes |
LTO-7 | 12 | 380 |
2.2PB 5.7PB |
13.0TB/hr 30.24TB/hr |
Yes |
LTO-6 | 12 | 380 |
950TB (uncompressed) 2.37PB (compressed)* |
6.9TB/hr (uncompressed) 17.3TB/hr (compressed)* |
Yes |
IBM TS1150 Technology |
12 | 261 |
2.6PB 6.5PB |
15.6TB/hr (uncompressed) 30.2TB/hr (compressed)* |
Yes | IBM TS1155 Technology |
12 | 261 |
3.9PB 9.7PB |
15.6TB/hr (uncompressed) 30.2TB/hr (compressed)* |
Yes |
* Assumes 2.5:1 compression for LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-7 Type M, LTO-8, LTO-9, TS1150, TS1155
Environmental | ||
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LTO Drives and Media | TS Drives and Media | |
Temperature | 10’C to 40’C (50’F to 104’F) | 16’C to 32’C (60.8’F to 89.6’F) |
Humidity | 20 to 80% | 20 to 80% |
Reliability | ||
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LTO Drives and Media | TS Drives and Media | |
Library MTTR | 3 minutes for hot-swap components. 30 minutes for non-hot-swap components | 3 minutes for hot-swap components. 30 minutes for non-hot-swap components |
Power Requirements |
12 LTO-8 Drives; 532 Watts AC (max operating) 200-240v AC (50/60Hz>/6.8-8.2 Amps (RMS) Heat Dissipation: 4,347 BTU/hr (max operating, same configuration) |
12 TS1150 Drives; 820 Watts AC (max operating) 200-240v AC (50/60Hz>/6.8-8.2 Amps (RMS) Heat Dissipation: 2,802 BTU/hr (max operating, same configuration) |
Library | ||||
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Max Media/Slot Count | Max Partitions | Tape Technology Supported | Dimensions | |
380 (LTO) | 12 | LTO-4,5,6,7,7 Type M,8 | 49 x 17.5 x 41 (28U) | |
261 | 12 | TS1155, TS1150, TS1140 | 49 x 17.5 x 41 (28U) |
Library Weight | |
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Base Chassis | 305 lb (138 kg) |
Weight with Max Drives and Max Inventory | 627 lb (284 kg) |
Library Features | ||
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Encryption Supported | BlueScale/Spectra SKLM | |
Type of TeraPack System | Roving TeraPack | |
Queued Ejects Support | Yes | |
Auto Clean Support | Yes | |
Camera (Spectra Vision) | Yes |
Spectra Encryption Options | Available | Cost |
Spectra BlueScale Standard Encryption | X | Free |
Spectra BlueScale Professional Encryption | X | Additional Charge |
Spectra BlueScale SKLM Encryption | X | Additional Charge |