TFinity Libraries
Unrivaled capacity, density & performance designed for the world’s most demanding environments
Trusted to protect the world's most valuable data – yours
Packaged into the smallest footprint of any enterprise library, Spectra TFinity libraries deliver industry-leading scalability with the performance to satisfy even the most demanding environments. TFinity libraries also offer tri-media capability – the unique ability to intermix LTO, IBM TS11XX and Oracle T10000 tape drives and media within a single library – enabling flexible migration options between tape drive types & generations.
Max Capacity (45 frames, compressed):
LTO-9 – 2.5 EB
TS1170 – 6.45 EB
Max Drives (45 frames):
168 – TFinity Plus
144 – TFinity ExaScale
Max Slots (45 frames):
LTO – 56,400
TS1170 – 42,930
Max Throughput TFinity Plus:
Native – 241.9 TB/hr.
Compressed – 544.3 TB/hr.
Max Throughput TFinity ExaScale:
Native – 207.36 TB/hr.
Compressed – 466.56 TB/hr.
LumOS Upgrade for TFinity Libraries
Impressive Flexibility & Extensibility
- Leverage tri-media capability to eliminate vendor lock-in
- Expand slots & drives to keep up with dynamic data growth or changing performance needs
- Extend the life of current tape investments or integrate new technologies with better economics or performance.
- Add object-based tape to create On-Prem Glacier tiers with better-than-cloud economics & performance.
- When you buy a Spectra library, you can brighten and brand your environment with a graphic wrap – learn more.
Custom Wrap Your Library
Custom wrap your Spectra TFinity Plus library with a blend of aesthetic appeal, brand representation, and character. Opt for standard, decorative or bespoke graphics to infuse your infrastructure with a practical individuality that reinforces your organization’s identity and creates a visually engaging environment that will resonate across your data center.
Specifications at a glance
Capacity & Throughput | ||||
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Max Slot Count | Media Type | ||||
Max Native Capacity1 | ||||
Max Compressed Capacity1, 2 | ||||
Max Drives | ||||
Max Native Throughput1 (TB/hr.) | ||||
Max Compressed Throughput1, 2 (TB/hr.) | ||||
Max SLS Partitions | ||||
Tape Drives Supported | ||||
Dual Robotics | ||||
1. Stated maximums based on exclusive use of LTO-9 and IBM TS1170 drives. 2. LTO-9 assumed compression ratio is 2.5:1. TS1170 assumed compression ratio is 3:1. |
Environmentals – all LTO | TS1150 | TS1155 | TS1160 Drives | |||||
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Mode | Dry-bulb Temperature | Max Temperature Rate of Change | Relative Humidity (non-condensing) | Max Humidity Rate of Change | Altitude (max) |
Allowable Environment | 16°C to 32°C (60°F to 90°F) | 5°C per hour 9°F per hour | 20% to 80% 22°C dew point max | 5% per hour with no condensation | 3048 m (10,000 ft) |
Recommended Environment | 16°C to 25°C (60°F to 77°F) | 5°C per hour 9°F per hour | 20% to 50% 22°C dew point max | 5% per hour with no condensation | 3048 m (10,000 ft) |
Environmentals – TS1170 Drives | |||||
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Mode | Dry-bulb Temperature | Max Temperature Rate of Change | Relative Humidity (non-condensing) | Max Humidity Rate of Change | Altitude (max) |
Recommended & Allowable Environment | 16°C to 25°C (60°F to 77°F) | 5°C per hour 9°F per hour | 20% to 50% 22°C dew point max | 5% per hour with no condensation | 3048 m (10,000 ft) |
Reliability | |
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Library MTTR | 3 minutes for hot-swap components. 30 minutes for non-hot-swap components. Mean Cycles Between Failures (MCBF): 3 million Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 250,000 power-on hours |
Power Requirements | Base Frame & 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) |
Library Features | |
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Encryption Supported | BlueScale Standard | BlueScale Professional1 | Spectra SKLM1 | Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP) |
Type of TeraPack System | Roving TeraPack |
Queued Ejects Support | Yes |
Auto Clean Support | Yes |
Camera (Spectra Vision) | Yes |
Tape Drive Technologies Supported | LTO-6 | LTO-7 | LTO7 Type M | LTO-8 | LTO-9 | TS1150 | TS1155 | TS1160 | TS1170 |
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Dimensions | ||||
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Main Frame | Drive Expansion Frame | Media Expansion Frame | Service Frame | |
Width | 29 in (73.7 cm) | 29 in (73.7 cm) | 29 in (73.7 cm) | 29.8 (75.7 cm) |
Depth | 43.25 in (109.9 cm) | 43.25 in (109.9 cm) | 43.25 in (109.9 cm) | 43.25 in (109.9 cm) |
Height | 79.125 - 82 in (201.0 to 208.3 cm) | 79.125 - 82 in (201.0 to 208.3 cm) | 79.125 - 82 in (201.0 to 208.3 cm) | 79.125 - 82 in (201.0 to 208.3 cm) |
Weight | 821 lb (372 kg) | 763 lb (346 kg) | 564 lb (256 kg) | 737 lb (334 kg) w BulkTAP (824 lb (374 kg) |
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