Scalar i3
Easy. Scalable. Efficient.
Scalar-i3Overview:
The Scalar® i3 tape library is designed for ease of use, from initial setup to ongoing management. Features like iLayer™ proactive diagnostics, Capacity-on-Demand (CoD) scalability, 80 PLUS-® certified power supplies, and best-in-class storage density ensure that Scalar i3 will save money on more than just the initial purchase. You’ll see why Scalar is the market share leader in LTO automation.
What is Scalar i3?
Scalar i3 is a tape library designed for small-to-medium size environments with a feature set focused on saving time and money. The Scalar iLayer management software—proven to reduce management time and improve system uptime—has been fully refreshed for even greater efficiencies and a modern, intuitive user experience. Scalar i3 can scale from 25 cartridge slots up to 200 slots, or 3PB on-demand, simplifying capacity planning and budgeting. And its highly efficient design—with features like the best storage density and 80 PLUS-certified power supplies—allows customers to reduce their tape footprint as part of their backup/DR strategy and for departmental archives.
Tape remains a popular storage choice for data backup and DR, longterm data retention, and unstructured data archives. Tape’s cost benefit, durability, portability, and off-line protection from ransomware are among the reasons for its sustained popularity. As IT organizations wrestle with rapid unstructured data growth and the increased risk of ransomware attacks, along with the business realities of resource constraints, it’s critical for IT solutions to maximize efficiencies beyond just acquisition costs.
Ease of Use
The Scalar® i3 tape library is designed for ease of use from initial setup to ongoing management. The Scalar iLayer™ management software, proven to reduce management time and improve system uptime, has been fully refreshed for even greater efficiencies and a modern, intuitive user experience. Its mobile-first user interface design allows library management from anywhere with a network connection on virtually any device.
High Efficiency
With features like best-in-class storage density, providing up to 0.75PB in just 3U and up to 3PB in 12U, along with 80 PLUS®-certified power supplies, Scalar i3 enables users to reduce their tape footprint and lower their power and cooling costs, ensuring savings on more than just the initial purchase.
Scalability
Scalar i3 simplifies growth management with a modular design and Capacity-on-Demand (CoD) scalability. It can scale cartridge slots from 25 slots up to 200—instantly— with CoD software licensing, providing compressed capacities from 375TB up to 3PB. And users can add read/ write performance as needed, with support for up to 12 tape drives. With the partitioning feature, Scalar i3 can provide data protection and archiving in a single library as a valuable tool to address today’s IT challenges.
Features:
iLayer Intelligent Software
Brings system setup and management
to a whole new level of ease, saving
valuable time.
Capacity-on-Demand Growth
Simplifies storage provisioning by
scaling capacity quickly and easily,
without disruption.
Best-in-Class Storage Density
Saves valuable data center footprint with
the highest tape storage per rack U.
80 PLUS-Certified Power Supplies
High efficiency, green power supplies
minimize power and cooling costs.
Advanced Reporting
Media, drive, and media security reports
help balance system resources, improve
security, and improve budget and planning.
Automated report scheduling and
distribution save time.
High Availability Features
Redundant power supplies and control
path failover reduce downtime in the event
of failure.
Proactive Monitoring and Diagnostics
Resolves issues before impacting
operations, to maximize system uptime
and minimize operational expenses.
Encryption Key Management
FIPS-validated solution with KMIP support
makes it easy to manage keys, mitigating
risk of lost data. AES 256-bit encryption
standard for highest levels of security.
Specifications:
| System Capacity | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Modules | Form Factor | Max Slots | Max Drives | Max Capacity TB (PB)* | |||
| LTO-6 | LT0-7 | ||||||
| TB | PB | TB | PB | ||||
| 1 (1CM) | 3U | 50 | 3 | 312.5 | 0.3 | 750 | 0.75 |
| 2 (1CM, 1EM) | 6U | 100 | 6 | 625 | 0.6 | 1,500 | 1.5 |
| 3 (1CM, 2EM) | 9U | 150 | 9 | 937.5 | 0.9 | 2,250 | 2.25 |
| 4 (1CM, 3EM) | 12U | 200 | 12 | 1,250 | 1.25 | 3,000 | 3.0 |
Minimum capacity is 25 slots; additional slots can be activated with a Capacity-on-Demand (CoD) license.
*Assumes 2.5:1 compression
| Operation | |
| Interface Options: | 8Gb fibre channel and 6Gb SAS |
| Inventory Speeds: | Approximately 1 minute for typical configurations |
| Firmware Updates: | Customers can choose to have automatic checks for firmware updates, to ensure use of the latest library and drive code levels. |
| Configuration: | Auto-discovery and auto-calibration for installed/added components (modules, tapes, drives, magazines, etc.) |
| Library Partitioning: | Supports up to 12 partitions |
| Import/Export: | Configurable, 0-25 in 5-slot increments for every module |
| Reliability | |
| Library MSBF: | Greater than 2,000,000 |
| Library MTTR: | 30 minutes |
| Power: | Optional 2N power |
| Diagnostics: | Proactive diagnostics embedded within the library monitor major subsystems, runs self-diagnostic procedures, and policy-based communications to system administrators |
| Module Upgrade: | Any module may be added in less than 30 minutes; all components are customer-installable. |
| Rack Installation Requirements | |
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| 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 i3. | |
| Compliance And Certification | |
| Safety Standards: | IEC60950 with worldwide country deviations |
| Emissions Standards: | CNS13438 Class A, EN55022:2010 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A, KN 32, VCCI |
| Immunity Standards: | EN55024, KN 35 |
| International Certifications: | CE (Europe), VCCI (Japan), TUV/GS (Germany), FCC (USA), ICES (Canada), cTUVus (USA & Canada), EAC (EuroAsian Conformity Mark), KCC (Korea), BSMI (Taiwan) |
| Environmental | |
| Electrical: | 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz |
| Power: | 80 PLUS certified power supplies |
| Temperature: | 16 to 35°C operating |
| Humidity: | 20 to 80% non-condensing operating |
| Advanced Features | |
| Advanced Reporting: | Media Integrity Analysis report, Media Usage report, Drive Utilization report, Security report and media removal notifications, Report scheduling with automated report creation and delivery to distribution lists |
| Control Path Failover: | Provides redundant connectivity for robotics control |
| Physical | |
| Module | HxWxD |
| Control Module | 5.2” x 17.4” x 36.4” (13.3cm x 44.1cm x 92.45cm) |
| Expansion Module | 5.2” x 17.4” x 36.4” (13.1cm x 44.1cm x 92.45cm |
| Drive Capacity And Performance | ||
| Drive Type | Cartridge Capacity Native/Compressed* (TB) |
Drive Throughput Native/Compressed* (MB/sec) |
| LTO-7 | 6.0 / 15.0 | 300 / 750 |
| LTO-6 | 2.5 / 6.25 | 160 / 400 |
LTO-7 and LTO-6 tape drives support encryption and LTFS.
*Assumes 2.5:1 compression
Documentation:
Download the Scalar i3 Datasheet (PDF).