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Efficient, Intelligent, Enterprise-Scale Tape Storage
Massive growth of unstructured data
is challenging IT organizations acrossall industries. The sheer scale of data
under management and its rapid
growth rate is requiring new levelsof storage efficiency. Organizations
are realizing the best approach isan intelligent, multi-tiered storage
solution that balances performanceand cost, and scales easily whileproviding users with simple accessto all their stored content. As thelowest-cost storage technology, tapeis playing an important role in these
new solutions. Scalar® i6 provides
the most efficient, lowest-coststorage solution for these demanding
workflow environments.

DATA INTEGRITY AND SECURITY
Policy-based data integrity checks areautomated with the Extended Data LifeManagement (EDLM) feature, ensuring
stored content remains readable.
With intelligent data management
applications like Quantum’s
StorNext®, suspect tapes can havecontent migrated automatically toa new tape, creating a self-healingarchive. And in-library vaulting
provides protected long-term storage
in the security of the customer’s datacenter. Additional security features
like AES 256-bit encryption andmedia removal notifications ensure
valuable content is protected fromunauthorized access.

HIGH EFFICIENCYScalar i6 delivers best-in-classstorage density with up to 12PB in
a single 19-inch rack, minimizing
valuable data center footprint.
80 PLUS®-certified power supplies
require the lowest power and cooling,further minimizing ongoing operating
costs, while iLayer™ software features
like Proactive Diagnostics and RESTful
web services save valuable libraryadministration time.

SCALABILITY
A modular design simplifies
scalability for managing growth.
Each Scalar i6 module supports up
to three full-height LTO tape drives
and 100 storage slots, for up to 1.5PBof storage per module. Capacityon-Demand (CoD) slot licensing in
25-slot increments provides smallgranularity to better manage yourstorage costs in a pay-as-you-growapproach, with capacity scaling from
750TB up to 12PB within a single
19-inch rack.

FEATURES & BENEFITS
Best-in-Class Storage Density
Saves valuable data center footprint
with up to 12PB in a single 19-inch rack.
Extended Data Life Management (EDLM)
Ensures stored data remains readable
with automated integrity checks.
Active Vault
Secure in-library vaulting saves cost,
increases security, and simplifies accessto vaulted content.
Capacity-on-Demand Growth
Simplifies growth by scaling quickly andeasily, without disruption.
Proactive Monitoring and Diagnostics
Maximizes library uptime by resolving
issues before they impact operations.
80 PLUS-Certified Power Supplies
High-efficiency, green power supplies
minimize power and cooling costs.
Advanced Reporting
Media, drive, and media security reports
help manage system resources, improvesecurity, and improve budget and planning.
Automated report scheduling anddistribution save time.
High Availability Features
Redundant power supplies and pathfailover prevent downtime in the eventof failure.
Proactive Monitoring and Diagnostics
Ensures the entire system stays runningsmoothly; provides guided steps to resolve
issues often before failures occur.
Encryption Key Management
FIPS-validated solution with KMIP support
makes it easy to manage keys, mitigatingrisk of lost data. AES 256-bit encryption
standard for highest levels of security.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSCAPACITY CONFIGURATIONSSYSTEM CAPACITY
Max Capacity TB (PB)*
LTO-6

LTO-7

No. of Modules

Form Factor

Max Slots

Max Drives

TB

PB

TBPB

1 (1CM)

6U

100

3625

0.6

1,500

1.5

2 (1CM, 1EM)

12U

200

6

1,250

1.25

3,000

3.0

3 (1CM, 2EM)

18U

300

91,875

1.9

4,500

4.5

4 (1CM, 3EM)

24U

400

122,500

2.5

6,000

6.0

5 (1CM, 4EM)

30U

500

15

3,125

3.1

7,500

7.5

6 (1CM, 5EM)

36U

600

183,750

3.75

9,000

9.0

7 (1CM, 6EM)

42U

700

214,375

4.4

10,50010.58 (1CM, 7EM)

48U800245,000

5.0

12,00012.0

Minimum capacity is 50 slots; additional slots can be activated with a Capacity-on-Demand (COD) license.
*Assumes 2.5:1 compression

OPERATION
Interface Options:
Inventory Speeds:
Firmware Updates:
Configuration:
Library Partitioning:
Import/Export:

COMPLIANCE AND CERTIFICATION
8Gb fibre channel for library control and data; 1GbE for management
Ranges from approx. 1 min to 6 min. depending on configuration
Customers can choose to have automatic checks for firmware
updates, to ensure use of the latest library and drive code levels.
Auto-discovery and auto-calibration for installed/added components(modules, tapes, drives, magazines, etc.)
Supports up to 15 partitions
Configurable, 0-50 in 5-slot increments for every module

RELIABILITY
Library MSBF:
Library MTTR:
Power:
Diagnostics:
Module Upgrade:

Greater than 2,000,000
30 minutes
Optional 2N power
Proactive diagnostics embedded within the library monitor major
subsystems, runs self-diagnostic procedures, and policy-based
communications to system administrators
Any module may be added in less than 30 minutes; all componentsare customer-installable.

Immunity Standards:
International Certifications:

HxWxD
10.4” x 17.4” x 36.4” (26.5cm x 44.1cm x 92.45cm)
10.4” x 17.4” x 36.4” (26.3cm x 44.1cm x 92.45cm)

RACK INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS• Library must be installed in a standard 19-inch four-post rack enclosure• Minimum rack depth is 42.13 inches (1070 mm)

SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
Consult the most recent Quantum Software Compatibility Guide at http://www.quantum.com/
swcompguide.aspx for a complete list of software and platforms compatible with Scalar i6.

Electrical:
Power:Temperature:
Humidity:

100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz
80 PLUS certified power supplies
16 to 35°C operating
20 to 80% non-condensing operating

DRIVE CAPACITY AND PERFORMANCE
Drive Type

Cartridge Capacity
Native/Compressed* (TB)
6.0 / 15.0
2.5 / 6.25

Drive Throughput
Native/Compressed* (MB/sec)
300 / 750
160 / 400

LTO-7 and LTO-6 tape drives support encryption and LTFS.
*Assumes 2.5:1 compression

ADVANCED FEATURES
EDLM:
Active Vault:
Advanced Reporting:

Path Failover:

ABOUT QUANTUM
Quantum is a leading expert in scale-out storage, archive, and data protection, providing solutions for capturing, sharing,and preserving digital assets over the entire data lifecycle. From small businesses to major enterprises, more than 100,000
customers have trusted Quantum to address their most demanding data workflow challenges. Quantum's end-to-end, tiered
storage foundation enables customers to maximize the value of their data by making it accessible whenever and whereverneeded, retaining it indefinitely and reducing total cost and complexity. See how at www.quantum.com/customerstories.
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IEC60950 with worldwide country deviations
CNS13438 Class A, EN55022:2010 Class A,FCC Part 15 Class A, KN 32, VCCIEN55024, KN 35
CE (Europe), VCCI (Japan), TUV/GS (Germany),
FCC (USA), ICES (Canada), cTUVus (USA & Canada),
EAC (EuroAsian Conformity Mark), KCC (Korea), BSMI (Taiwan)

ENVIRONMENTAL

LTO-7
LTO-6

PHYSICAL
ModuleControl Module
Expansion Module

Safety Standards:
Emissions Standards:

Automated, policy-based data integrity checks
In-library media vaulting
Media Integrity Analysis report, Media Usage report,
Drive Utilization report, Security report and media removalnotifications, Report scheduling with automated report creationand delivery to distribution lists
Control Path and Data Path Failover

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Oct 2016