Q40 Mid-Enterprise Library
Modular archive automation for multi-petabyte growth.
Q40 is designed for teams moving into larger retention pools and tighter ingest windows with a scale-out module strategy.
Q40 highlights
- 40 to 640 cartridge slots with expansion modules.
- Up to 48 tape drives for throughput scaling.
- Per-module capacity up to 1.2PB native / 3.0PB compressed.
- Supports current LTO-8 through LTO-10 roadmaps.
Q40 specifications
Form factor
3U module
Slots
40 to 640
Drives
Up to 48 HH
LTO support
LTO-8 to LTO-10
Interface
SAS or FC
Throughput
Up to 129.6 TB/h
Expansion
Up to 15 expansion modules
Warranty
3 years advance replacement service (FRU)
Product focus
- 3U modular system for multi-petabyte growth without replacing the base platform.
- Expansion modules scale slots and drives as retention and throughput requirements grow.
- Remote management, library partitioning, barcode reader, LTFS workflows, WORM media, and encryption-capable operations.
Documentation
Product datasheets and manuals
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