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Q80 Enterprise Library

Enterprise archive automation for high-retention environments.

Q80 is designed for high-density archive programs that require stronger throughput, modular scaling, and controlled operations.

Q80 highlights

Q80 tape library
  • 80 to 560 cartridge slots with modular expansion.
  • Up to 42 drives for higher ingest and restore concurrency.
  • Up to 16.8PB native / 42PB compressed max capacity.
  • Supports current LTO-8 through LTO-10 interfaces and roadmaps.

Q80 specifications

Form factor
6U module
Slots
80 to 560
Drives
Up to 42 HH
LTO support
LTO-8 to LTO-10
Interface
SAS or FC
Throughput
Up to 113.4 TB/h
Expansion
Up to 6 expansion modules
Warranty
3 years advance replacement service (FRU)

Product focus

  • 6U enterprise library for high-retention data center environments.
  • High drive concurrency supports large ingest and restore windows.
  • Remote management, library partitioning, barcode reader, LTFS workflows, WORM media, and encryption-capable operations.
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Documentation

Product datasheets and manuals

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