Spectra T950

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Overview

Designed to meet the stringent requirements of the enterprise for data integrity, data security, and high reliability, the T950 library reduces staff involvement and scales easily in capacity and throughput. From 50 to 10,020 LTO slots, you can store over 180PB (450PB compressed*) of data. With up to 120 drives, you can transfer data up to 172TB/hr. (432TB/hr. compressed*) using LTO-9 tape technology.

The Spectra T950 provides maximum flexibility by allowing you to populate your library with LTO tape technology or IBM® TS11XX Enterprise Tape Technology, enabling you to choose the perfect technology for your business.

Understanding LTO-9 Tape Technology

Benefits

Secured Data

Safeguard your data with the T950 tape library that provides intelligent functionality and a sophisticated toolset to ensure your library is operating 24×7.

Grows With Your Needs

Built to meet your needs and grow as your needs evolve, the T950 allows you to start with a single frame and expand your library to eight frames seamlessly.

App Integration

Transform your organization with the addition of this well-built and impressive library that will help you protect your data and integrate with most channel interfaces and networking protocols.

Powerful Data Management

The T950 gives you an unmatched selection of features, is easy to manage and maintain, and can be operated locally or remotely. Its user friendly touchscreen enables you to monitor your library and respond quickly for unsurpassed efficiencies.

Customized Library Panels

Reflect the spirit of your organization in your data center. Now Spectra helps you customize your new T950 Tape Library front panels. Just like the unique features in the T950, the graphical possibilities are numerous.

Award Winning Support​

You can leverage Spectra Assisted Self Maintenance (ASM), use the AutoSupport feature to let the T950 self-monitor, or call our award-winning SpectraGuard support team.

Detail

Spectra® T950 Front

Spectra® T950 Back

Technical Specifications

Library Dimensions

Main Frame

Height 79.125 – 82 in (201.0 to 208.3 cm)
Width 29 in (73.7 cm)
Depth 43.25 in (109.9 cm)
Weight 821 lb (372 kg)

Drive Expansion Frame

Height 79.125 – 82 in (201.0 to 208.3 cm)
Width 29 in (73.7 cm)
Depth 43.25 in (109.9 cm)
Weight 821 lb (372 kg)

Media Expansion Frame

Height 79.125 – 82 in (201.0 to 208.3 cm)
Width 29 in (73.7 cm)
Depth 43.25 in (109.9 cm)
Weight 821 lb (372 kg)

Service Expansion Frame

Height 79.125 – 82 in (201.0 to 208.3 cm)
Width 29 in (73.7 cm)
Depth 43.25 in (109.9 cm)
Weight 821 lb (372 kg)

Library Features

Included Features

  • Encryption Supported:
  • BlueScale/Spectra SKLM**
  • Type of TeraPack System: Roving TeraPack
  • Queued Ejects Support : Yes
  • Auto Clean Support: Yes
  • Camera (Spectra Vision): Yes

Reliability

Library MTTR

  • 3 minutes for hot-swap components. 30 minutes for non-hot-swap components
  • Mean Cycles Between Failures (MCBF): Over 2 million
  • Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 250,000 power-on hours

Library MTTR

  • Base Frame and 24 LTO Drives; 1,275 Watts AC (max operating) 200-240v AC (50/60Hz>/6.8-8.2 Amps (RMS)
  • Optional N+1 Power / 80 PLUS Gold Power Supplies
  • Heat Dissipation: 4,347 BTU/hr (max operating, same configuration)

The Smartest Way to Store and Secure Your Files

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