Tape libraries from HP, ADIC / Quantum
Please find below the choice of tape libraries currently available from HP, Quantum & ADIC / Quantum. In addition to this you might like to click on the tape technologies for information regarding what each tape technology offers.
An automated tape library seamlessly manages and protects business critical data in medium size business, workgroup and data center environments. With an emphasis on investment optimization, a tape library grows with your business needs and capitalize on your initial investment. Tape libraries enable multiple servers to be backed up simultaneously and provide high levels of data protection to ensure your backups are always carried out.
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Quantum PX502 Tape Library
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Quantum PX506 Tape Library
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Quantum PX510 Tape Library
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Quantum PX720 Tape Library
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Recording Technology
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DLT-S4 LTO-3 SDLT 600 LTO-2
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DLT-S4 LTO-3 SDLT 600 LTO-2
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DLT-S4 LTO-3 SDLT 600 LTO-2
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DLT-S4 LTO-3 SDLT 600 LTO-2
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Number of cartridge slots
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32 DLT / 38 LTO
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88 DLT / 100 LTO
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171 DLT / 201 LTO
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190 to 726
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Number of drives
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1 or 2
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Up to 6
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Up to 10
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Up to 20
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Native capacity TB DLT-S4 LTO-3 SDLT 600 LTO-2
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25.6 15.2 9.6 7.6
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70.4 40 26.4 20
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136.8 80 51.3 40.2
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513.6 290.4 192.6 145.2
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Native Transfer Rate GB / hour DLT-S4 LTO-3 SDLT 600 LTO-2
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432 576 259.2 216
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1296 1728 777.6 648
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2160 2880 1296 1080
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4320 5760 2580 2160
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Form factor
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4U
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10U
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18U
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Freestanding
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Stackable/Expandable
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YES
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NO
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YES
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NO
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Interface
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SCSI or Fibre Depends on drive type
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SCSI or Fibre Depends on drive type
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SCSI or Fibre Depends on drive type
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SCSI or Fibre Depends on drive type
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Scalar i500 Tape Library
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ADIC Scalar i2000 Tape Library
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ADIC Scalar 10k Tape Library
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Recording Technology
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LTO-3 LTO-2
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LTO-3 LTO-2 SDLT 600 SDLT320
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LTO-3 LTO-2
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Number of cartridge slots
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36 to 402
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100 to 3492 LTO 100 to 2910 SDLT
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700 to 3945
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Number of drives
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Up to 18
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1 to 96 LTO / 48 SDLT
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Up to 84
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Native capacity TB DLT-S4 LTO-3 SDLT 600 LTO-2 SDLT 320
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321.60
160.8
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1397 873 698.4 465.6
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1578
789
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Native Transfer Rate GB / hour DLT-S4 LTO-3 SDLT 600 LTO-2 SDLT 320
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5184
1944
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27648 6192 13824 2764.8
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24192
9072
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Form factor
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Freestanding
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Freestanding
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Freestanding
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Stackable/Expandable
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Interface
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SCSI or Fibre Depends on drive type
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SCSI or Fibre Depends on drive type
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SCSI or Fibre Depends on drive type
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HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Libraries
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Recording Technology
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LTO-3 LTO-2 SDLT 600 SDLT320
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Number of cartridge slots
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222 to 595
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Number of drives
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Up to 16
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Native capacity TB DLT-S4 LTO-3 SDLT 600 LTO-2 SDLT 320
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238 178.5 119 95.2
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Native Transfer Rate GB / hour DLT-S4 LTO-3 SDLT 600 LTO-2 SDLT 320
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4600 2064 1728 921.6
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Form factor
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Freestanding
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Stackable/Expandable
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YES
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Interface
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SCSI or Fibre Depends on drive type
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