Spectra T950
Leading the industry in innovation, scalability and performance
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
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.
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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