OpenStorage AG presents Spectra’s Stackable Automated Tape Library using LTO-9 drives

Management Interface

The easy to use and manage Spectra Stack Management software is fully integrated library management software that has been adapted from Spectra Enterprise BlueScale software to run optimally on the new Spectra Stack tape library. The interface is accessed via an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) available on both the color touchscreen of the control module or via remote web interface.

Spectra Guard Support overview

Support for Spectra Stack ranges from our standard worldwide next-business-day replacement to more advanced alternatives, including same day, four-hour onsite service. Spectra allows users to make immediate repairs guided by instructions on the front panel. Spectra’s exclusive optional Assisted Self Maintenance (ASM) kits are available to users who desire onsite, user replaceable, spare parts including – tape drives, power supplies, library controller module, and tape robot.

Media Lifecycle Management (MLM)

MLM tracks over 40 pieces of information on each tape within the Spectra Stack library. The information is recorded onto the MAM chip of each LTO tape and follows tapes into offsite storage as well. Spectra Stack Management MLM and BlueScale MLM are compatible and tapes created on either are able to be shared between libraries.

Investment protection

Investment protection has a whole new meaning when Spectra Stack is selected, with the ability to integrate existing LTO tape drives into your new library and maintain access to your applications and data. It also includes a program to help you migrate to newer LTO generations as they are released.

Partitioning

Compatibility is essential when deploying new tape technology. The Spectra Stack supports all industry-standard operating systems and major backup applications allowing users the ability run up to 20 applications at the same time with partitioning. Each partition requires a minimum of 1 drive and 5 tape slots.

Capacity on Demand (COD)

Users can start with as few as 10 tape slots enabled and grow the number of slots needed over time. Both the control module and expansion module(s) are equipped with 80 tape slots. Slots are enabled in increments of 10.

Air Gap

Attack-Hardened Storage Management – Tape offers the only true “offline” air gap for data protection. But as ransomware becomes more intelligent, it is not out of the realm of possibility that ransomware could implement tape load commands to delete, steal or encrypt data. Spectra’s Stack Tape Library allows users to create a secure storage space not accessible by software. Human intervention would be required to move tapes to and from this secure area. The design is simple yet effective.

Multiple Encryption Options

Best practices require that all removable media be encrypted. Spectra Stack makes that easy.

Spectra Stack Management Encryption – Built in encryption key management. Spectra Stack Management Encryption and Spectra Encryption are fully compatible. Encrypted tapes can be freely moved between all Spectra libraries provided the encryption key(s) is exported/imported for the given tape set.

Support for ESKM 4, SKLM, and KMIP encryption functionality is available as well

Expansion

Adding an expansion module to the Spectra Stack library is easy and can be done without the need for professional assistance. By following the nine simple steps outlined below, users can add an expansion module with up to 80 slots and up to 6 drives in less than 30 minutes.

About Spectra Logic Corporation

Spectra Logic develops a full range of data storage and data management solutions that help customers store, manage, preserve and use vast amounts of data to advance their strategic missions and increase value for their organizations. Dedicated solely to data storage innovation for more than 40 years, Spectra Logic empowers organizations worldwide to harness the power of their data with scalable and modern solutions to accelerate breakthroughs and success in the market. To learn more, visit www.Spectralogic.com.

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