With its capacity-on-demand scalability, built-in storage network support, and
high-availability architecture, the Scalar 10K brings the efficiencies of
consolidation to your backup.
The Scalar 10K’s unique capacity-on-demand scalability lets you scale your
storage capacity more easily and quickly than you can with any other library.
Capacity-on-demand systems ship with extra capacity that you can activate, in
100-tape increments, using a software key. You pay only for the capacity you
use.
For high-capacity or mixed-media needs, the Scalar 10K offers traditional
library configurations. These maximum capacity models have up to 15,885 tape
slots and allow you to combine LTO, SDLT, and AIT technology in the same
chassis.
The Scalar 10K is the first library to offer integrated storage network support,
with certified interoperability that means seamless operation in new or existing
SANs. The system supports multiple protocols and heterogeneous fabrics at the
same time. Integrated SAN management services, such as serverless backup and
data-path conditioning, provide better backup in storage networks.
The Scalar 10K’s high-availability architecture, which includes true 2N power
and dual data paths, is designed to meet the reliability demands of data
consolidation. Features to ensure maximum system uptime include
auto-calibration, self-configuration, and magazine-based loading of up to 7.9TB
(native) at once.
Features and Benefits
Capacity-on-demand scalability: lets you instantly activate additional
storage while paying only for the storage you actually use
Enterprise size: high drive count for maximum performance and flexible
configurations
Proven connectivity: storage network interoperability means seamless
integration into new or existing SANs
Intelligent SAN support: integrated storage networking support—including
serverless backup, data path conditioning, and built-in firewall—for easier
installation and operation, higher performance and reliability
High availability: features include true 2N power, dual SCSI library
control channels, hot-swap drives
Reliability: diagnostic options include real-time health checks, email and
pager alerts, and phone-home event reporting
Rapid configuration: five slots-per-second inventory speed; auto-discovery
and auto-calibration of all components
Investment protection: supports LTO, SDLT, and AIT in single- or
multi-technology installations for maximum flexibility and performance
Virtual libraries: provides up to 16 “virtual library” partition options
for multiple applications support
Responsive service: one-year on-site service provided by ADIC technical
Assistance Center (ATAC) with 24-hour, worldwide service and support
Scalar 10K Technical Specifications
Scalar 10K Capacity-on-Demand Configurations
Scalar 10K capacity-on-demand libraries come with extra capacity that you
can activate in increments of 100 tape slots using software authorization
keys. When most of the capacity of an installed unit has been activated,
ADIC delivers additional capacity upgrades at no charge.
Capacity-on-demand libraries provide seamless pay-as-you-grow scalability,
from 700 to nearly 5000 tape cartridges and from 1 to 168 drives, without
any internal barriers or pass-through ports.
Drive Technology
Drives
Cartridges
Increments
Max Capacity (Native)
Max Capacity (Compressed)
LTO-2
Up to 84
700 to 3,945
100 tapes
789.0TB
1,578.0TB
LTO-1
Up to 84
700 to 3,945
100 tapes
394.5TB
789.0TB
SDLT 320
Up to 84
700 to 3,302
100 tapes
528.3TB
1,056.6TB
SDLT 220
Up to 84
700 to 3,302
100 tapes
363.2TB
726.4TB
AIT-3
Up to 96
700 to 5,478
100 tapes
547.8TB
1,404.8TB
AIT-2
Up to 96
700 to 5,478
100 tapes
273.9TB
702.4TB
3590 H1A
Up to 24
700 to 3,402
100 tapes
198.1TB
594.4TB
*Assumes 2:1 average
compression for LTO and SDLT/DLT; 2.6:1 average compression for AIT; and 3:1
average compression for 3590.
The table below shows the delivered capacity, upgrade trigger points, drive
positions available, and overall physical dimensions for Scalar 10K
capacity-on-demand libraries.
Drive & media
For activated capacity of:
We deliver total tape
positions of:
Total drive positions of:
The overall system measures:
D x L x H
LTO
700 to 1,300
1,785
36
4.3’D x 10.5’L x 6.4’W
1,400 to 2,000
2,865
60
4.3’D x 15.5’L x 6.4’W
2,100 and up
3,945
84
4.3’D x 20.5’L x 6.4’W
AIT
700 to 1,700
2,241
72
4.3’D x 10.5’L x 6.4’W
1,800 to 2,600
3,597
120
4.3’D x 15.5’L x 6.4’W
2,700 and up
4,953
168
4.3’D x 20.5’L x 6.4’W
SDLT
700 to 1,100
1,494
36
4.3’D x 10.5’L x 6.4’W
1,200 to 1,700
2,398
60
4.3’D x 15.5’L x 6.4’W
1,800 and up
3,302
84
4.3’D x 20.5’L x 6.4’W
Scalar 10K Maximum Capacity and Mixed-Media
Configurations
For users with requirements for mixed media or higher cartridge and drive
counts than capacity-on-demand libraries, the Scalar 10K offers maximum
capacity models. These libraries provide up to 15,885 tapes, 648 drives, the
ability to support multiple kinds of media at the same time, and a high
degree of configuration flexibility.
Drive Technology
Drives
Cartridges
Max Capacity (Native)
Max Capacity (Compressed)
LTO-2
Up to 324
Up to 9,582
1,916.4TB
3,832.8TB
LTO-1
Up to 324
Up to 9,582
958.2TB
1,916.TB
SDLT 320
Up to 324
Up to 8,014
1282.2TB
2,564.5TB
SDLT 220
Up to 324
Up to 8,014
881.5TB
1,763.0TB
AIT-3
Up to 648
Up to 15,885
1,588TB
4,130.1TB
AIT-2
Up to 648
Up to 15,885
794.3TB
2,065.2TB
3590 HIA
Up to 104
Up to 7,738
464.3TB
1,392.8TB
*Assumes 2:1 average
compression for LTO and SDLT/DLT; 2.6:1 average compression for AIT; and 3:1
average compression for 3590.
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