The Spectra 12000 tape library - exceptional capacity and scalability

Now we can manage huge amount of data without wasting valuable data center space. Scalable to 120 slots and 8 tape drives, the Spectra 12000 tape library provides enterprise-class storage. With 31 terabytes (TB) of compressed storage (using Sony AIT-3 tape technology), no other library comes close to providing this much capacity in such a compact space

SPECTRA 12000

Spectra 12000 Library Features and Specifications

FEATURES
1. Storage Over 30TB in 14 U's
2. Throughput per hour 899 GB
3. Cartridge Configurations Up to 120 tape cartridges
4. Tape drive configurations 8 tape drive
5. Backup Management Shared Library Services™
6. Tape Technology Sony® AIT tape
7. Storage Interface Technology Tape Appliance Operating System (TAOS™)
   
8. Shared Library Services™
  • Enables a single library's resources to be shared across the enterprise
  • Supporting multiple servers, interface technologies and backup applications simultaneously
  • Can be partitioned into as many as 4 logical libraries
  • Backup of multiple servers running different operating environments can be consolidated onto a single, scalable library resource.
9. Tape Appliance Operating System™ (TAOS)
  • Delivers unparalleled networked storage interface flexibility
  • Supports Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet, along with standard SCSI interfaces
  • Plug and play integration of new storage networking standards
10. Add-On Features
  • Remote library management using a web browser and the Remote Gator Control Panel (RGCP)
  • Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) for NAS backup via Fibre Channel or Ethernet (IP) Network
  • The Serverless Backup feature for server-free backup of storage devices on a FC SAN
  • iSCSI-ready for future Gigabit Ethernet storage plans

SPECIFICATIONS
 
Capacity
Cartridges
AIT2
 AIT3
Native
Compressed
Native
Compressed
60(minimum)
3 TB
8 TB
6 TB
16 TB
120(maximum)
6 TB
16 TB
12 TB
31 TB
Average robotic access time: <6 seconds
 
Performance
Drives
AIT-2
AIT3
Native
Compressed
Hourly
Native
Compressed
Hourly
2(minimum)
12 MB/sec
31 MB/sec
112 GB/hr
24 MB/sec
62 MB/sec
225 GB/hr
8(maximum)
48 MB/per
125 MB/sec
449 GB/hr
96 MB/sec
250 MB/sec
899 GB/hr
 
Physical Characteristics
Unit Dimensions 61.60 cm H x 44.45 cm W x 78.74 cm D
In Rack Dimensions 2 units per rack, 203.2 cm H x 61.00 cm W x 88.90 cm D
Weight 89.36 kilograms (fully loaded)
 
Power Requirements
Input Power

110 - 120 VAC, 6 Amps, 50/60 Hz

200 - 240 VAC, 3 Amps, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption for Fully Loaded Unit

600 W maximum
 
Tape Technology Migration Path (for a 2 drive 30 slot Spectra 2000 library)
Generation Drive Technology1 Spectra 2000 Capacity1 Spectra 2000 Transfer Rate1
Capacity Transfer Rate 20 Cartridge 40 Cartridge One Drive Two Drive Three Drive Four Drive
AIT - 2 130 GB 56 GB/hr 8 TB 16 TB 112 GB/hr 225 GB/hr 337 GB/hr 449 GB/hr
AIT - 3 260 GB 112 GB/hr 16 TB 31 TB 225 GB/hr 449 GB/hr 674 GB/hr 899 GB/hr
AIT - 4 520 GB 225 GB/hr 31 TB 62 TB 449 GB/hr 899 GB/hr 1348GB/hr 1797 GB/hr