Spectra OSW-2400 Optical SAS Switch
Transform tape connectivity with the industry’s first 24G optical SAS switch to lower infrastructure costs, simplify tape connectivity and increase operational flexibility.
Modernize tape storage connectivity within data center environments
Spectra OSW-2400 Optical SAS Switch increases deployment flexibility and simplifies connectivity between servers and tape storage systems. Utilizing active optical cables, the OSW-2400 switch enables connection distances up to 100 meters, enabling SAS fabrics to cover data center floor spaces up to 10,000 m2 (107,639 sq ft), connect between building floors, or extend to nearby buildings.
Throughput:
- Delivers 22.5 GB/s per lane
- Aggregates bandwidth up to 108 GB/s
Connectivity Distance:
- Increases connection distances up to 100 meters
- Enables SAS fabrics to cover data centers up to 10,000 m2
- Extends between building floors or nearby buildings
Supported Devices:
- LTO-6, 7, 8 and 9 tape drives
- IBM TS1160 & TS1170 tape drives
- Up to 40 tape drives per switch
- BlackPearl H and X-series object storage appliances
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Benefits
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Flexible Topologies and Distance Extend connectivity up to 100 meters and support versatile configurations—one-to-many, many-to-one, or many-to-many—for unmatched scalability.
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Cost-Effective Connectivity Reduce connectivity costs by up to 70% vs. Fibre Channel infrastructure – acquisition, maintenance and upgrades.
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No Specialized Skills Needed Optical SAS eliminates the need for advanced Fibre Channel expertise, enabling IT teams to manage storage environments with standard knowledge.
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Seamless Data Center Growth Expand effortlessly with 48 SAS lanes and a 100-meter reach, simplifying connectivity between servers and tape storage systems.
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Enhanced Data Performance Deliver 22.5 Gb/s per lane and optimize data transfers using End Device Frame Buffering (EDFB), aggregating bandwidth from diverse drive speeds for high-performance compatibility across legacy and modern devices.
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Reliable Operations Hot-swappable, dual-redundant power supplies and cooling fans ensure uninterrupted data access and dependable performance for critical applications.
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Advanced Security Zoning Configurable T10 and port-to-port zoning protects sensitive data with compartmentalized access and ensures compliance with data protection standards.
Use Cases
With a switched SAS fabric, Spectra offers a smart, scalable solution for modern tape storage needs. It allows servers to access tape storage beyond the constraints of in-rack or rack-to-rack cable distances by utilizing optical SAS connectivity. This innovation enables organizations to benefit from lower-cost SAS tape drives while reducing or even eliminating the need for expensive Fibre Channel infrastructure.
The OSW-2400 switch enhances storage flexibility by supporting one-to-many, many-to-one, and many-to-many sharing of Spectra tape libraries. Additionally, switch cascades can be configured to expand the number of fabric connections or extend connection distances beyond the limits of a single switch.
Reduce Fibre Channel Dependency
- Transition from costly Fibre Channel to optical SAS.
- Eliminate the need for specialized Fibre Channel skills.
Break the 4-meter SAS Barrier
- Extend connectivity up to 100 meters, surpassing traditional SAS limitations.
- Enable SAS fabrics to cover data center floor spaces up to 10,000 m2.
Enable Flexible Configurations
- Implement easy-to-deploy switched topologies including one-to-many, many-to-one, and many-to-many.
- Enable physical scale-out, resource sharing, and enhanced deployment.
Specifications at a glance
| Spectra OSW–2400 Optical SAS Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| Optical SAS Distance | 100 meters (AOC) |
| SAS Ports | 12 (Mini-SAS HD) 24Gb, 12 Gb |
| SAS Lanes | 48 (4 lanes per port) |
| SAS Compliances | SAS-2, SAS-3, SAS-4 |
| Ethernet Mgmt. Ports | 1 x 1GbE |
| Transfer Rate per Switch | 2.25 GB/s for each SAS lane |
| 108 GB/s aggregated bandwidth | |
| Port-to-Port Latency | <=100 ns (Passive) |
| <=200 ns (Optical) | |
| Devices Supported | Supports 2,080 devices per switch |
| Up to 10 switches may be cascaded for greater distances and more devices | |
| Tape Drives Supported | Up to 40 SAS tape drives per switch |
| LTO-6 HH, LTO-7 HH, LTO-8 HH and LTO-9 HH and FH | |
| IBM TS1160 and TS1170 | |
| Tape Libraries Supported | TFinity, T950, Spectra Cube and Spectra Stack |
| Object Storage Supported | Spectra BlackPearl H and X-series appliances |
| Switch Configurations | 12, 24, 36, or 48 lanes |
| 12 lanes (3 ports) field-installed software upgrades | |
| AC Input | 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
| Power Supplies | Dual redundant (HA) Hot-swap 220W 1U Supplies |
| Power Consumption | 40 watts nominal (no active cables); 136 watts max |
| Airflow | Three (HA) hot-swap fans |
| Air-flow configurable to either “front-to-back” or “back-to front” | |
| Form Factor | 1U rackmount |
| Dimensions | Height: 4.45 centimeters (1.75 inches) |
| Width: 43.97 centimeters (17.31 inches) | |
| Length: 30.48 centimeters (12.00 inches) |
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See data clearly, connect seamlessly!
Illuminate your data center with the Spectra OSW-2400 Optical SAS Switch.
Maximize affordability, connectivity, and scalability today!
