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Overview
The Quantum Scalar i6000 is an enterprise-class tape library engineered for ultra-dense, scalable, and secure long-term data archiving, disaster recovery, and cyber resilience. It is designed for organizations needing to preserve massive volumes of data reliably over decades. The i6000 supports modular expansion, capacity-on-demand licensing, high availability, and integrated security mechanisms, making it a future-proof backbone for large archive environments.
Because it supports modern features like REST APIs, automated diagnostics, vaulting, and path failover, the i6000 balances density, performance, and manageability for mission-critical archival workflows.
Key Features
- Ultra-high density in a 19-inch rack form factor, supporting large scale tape deployments
- Scalable from small deployments (starting ~100 cartridges) up to thousands of cartridges (over 12,000 slots)
- Capacity-on-Demand (CoD) slot licensing, allowing non-disruptive growth by enabling additional slots
- Dual-robot (Active/Active) architecture for redundancy and continued operation during robot maintenance or failure
- Extended Data Life Management (EDLM): automated integrity scans and migration policies to protect archive data over long retention periods
- Active Vault: capability to securely vault tapes internally (without drives or network access) to reduce handling and improve security
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrator users to protect against unauthorized changes
- RESTful Web Services API for automation of administrative and reporting tasks
- High availability features: redundant power supplies, dual path failover (both control and data paths), SAN fabric path failover
- Bulk import/export operations and automated cartridge routing to support high-volume workflows
- Integrated monitoring, diagnostics, and reporting to proactively detect and alert on potential issues
- Encryption support (FIPS-compliant key management) and comprehensive security controls to safeguard stored data
Specifications
Below is a representative specification set for the Quantum Scalar i6000 architecture. Exact details depend on your configuration (number of drives, modules, expansion, etc.).
Specification
Typical / Range
Scalable Cartridge Slots
From ~ 100 up to ~ 12,006 cartridges
Maximum Raw Capacity
Over 1,000 PB (petabytes) with compressible data (depending on drive generation and compression ratios)
Drive Support
Up to 192 full-height tape drives (depending on configuration)
Import/Export Slots (I/E)
Up to 1,104 I/E slots (in fully expanded system)
Interface Options
Fibre Channel (e.g. 8 Gb FC) and SAS interfaces depending on drive modules
Form Factor / Dimensions
19-inch rack, modular height for control module and expansion modules; control and expansion modules share common depth and width
Power / Redundancy
Redundant power supplies; typical power ratings depending on populated modules; designed for efficient consumption
Operating Environment
Standard data center ranges (e.g. 15–35 °C, non-condensing humidity)
Security / Encryption
AES encryption (at rest and in flight) with FIPS-validated key management, multifactor authentication, tape vaulting and logical protections
Robotics & Redundancy
Dual-robot capability for failover and non-disruptive servicing, robotic mechanisms scalable over modules
Path Failover
Control path failover and data path failover to maintain library availability even in SAN fabric anomalies
Module & Expansion Architecture
Control module plus multiple expansion modules; bulk loading modules; modular scalability without downtime
Performance & Reliability
Predictive diagnostics, system health monitoring, automated self-tests, and path redundancy to maintain high availability
Warranty & Support Options
Standard base warranty (often 1 year) with options for extended support, parts replacement, and service contracts
