![]() ![]() “nTier combines the typical backup server and disk target into a single device, which reduces deployment time and lowers the complexity of the backup environment,” said Dudak. ![]() It is available in 8 TB to 32 TB capacity configurations, with 8 GB to 32 GB of memory, deduplication support, tape library connectivity and enough space to allow backup and archive applications to run directly on the disk system. The nTier 500, for example, serves the SME, satellite office and departmental markets. “nTier disk systems combine both a disk array and Windows storage server into a single rack mountable unit,” said Kevin Dudak, a senior product manager at Spectra Logic. While tape dominates the Spectra Logic product portfolio, the company also sells a couple of Disk Storage Servers - the nTier 500 and nTier 700. “We are noticing a resurgence of tape for archive and long-term data retention, as well as a continued emphasis on reducing TCO by deploying the latest tape innovations and tape automation,” said Hiles. In fact, he sees tape libraries growing in importance, as data volumes continue to mushroom. He is far from convinced about the all-pervasiveness of disk. “Important factors are high density along with low power consumption, an inclusive feature set (which means you don’t have to buy lots of add-ons), and a proven roadmap so you can ensure your data can be retained for decades,” said Hiles. What should buyers look for? Hiles suggested they pay close attention to total cost of ownership, data integrity, availability over extended periods of time and ease of use. “Our T-Finity and T950 libraries also have the highest slot density of any library on the market.” “T-Finity has the largest slot count of any single library,” said Hiles. ![]() As such, it is armed with up to 30,520 slots to hold 91.5 PB of compressed LTO5 and up to 120 FH tape drives. A base library is priced at $51,380.įinally, the Spectra Logic T-Finity is aimed squarely at the high end –- large enterprise, Fortune 500 and high performance computing sites with multiple PBs of data. Included with this 28U height, rack-based model are 12 FH tape drives. It comes with 50 to 380 slots, for a total of 1.1 PB of compressed LTO5 storage. The Spectra Logic T380, on the other hand, is for midrange to large enterprises managing hundreds of TBs to PBs of data. “All Spectra libraries include integrated encryption as well as media monitoring and data integrity verification for archive purposes at no extra charge,” said Hiles. This unit is priced at $14,500 and includes one HH tape drive. The T50e also can have one to four tape drives HH (half height) or one to two tape drives FH (full height). This amounts to 150 TB when using the latest compressed LTO5 tape standard. Within a 4U height, it can fit 10 to 50 tape cartridge slots. The T50e addresses small enterprise, satellite office and departmental use for customers with tens of TB of data. Under the Spectra Logic naming system, higher numbers generally mean more capacity and greater functionality. These automated tape libraries are used for a variety of purposes, said Hiles, including archive, backup, and disaster recovery. Spectra Logic, for example, continues to innovate in this area, selling seven tape library products. “These developments include much longer media life, improved drive reliability, higher duty cycles and much faster data rates than any previous tape drives.” “Perceptions of tape are not current with the latest developments and improvements in the tape industry,” he said. In fact, it remains a $3 billion a year industry, according to Fred Moore, president of storage analyst firm Horison, Inc. “Utilizing both storage types helps diversify business risks that one or the other can’t mitigate individually.” Spectra Logic Tape ProductsĬontrary to the hype around disk-based backup, tape is far from dead. “The best storage solutions combine both disk and tape to take advantage of the strengths of each at the appropriate time to optimize data management,” said Jon Hiles, senior product manager for Spectra Logic. ![]()
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