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Tape Library - The Spectra Cube

Geyser utilizes the cloud-optimized tape library Spectra Cube™, Spectra Certified LTO-9 media, and Spectra BlackPearl® S3-compatible object storage to establish an object-based tape infrastructure that seamlessly integrates with any Amazon S3 or S3 Glacier application.

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Cloud Tape Library: Effortless, Secure Data Storage Without Hardware Headaches

Dedicated Tapes Just for You - Private, Secure, and Fully Managed 

Your data is stored on exclusive, dedicated tapes, ensuring privacy, security, and reliability—all fully managed by Geyser, with no hardware to buy, maintain, or replace.

End-to-End Encryption – Maximum Security for Your Data

Your data is fully encrypted at rest and in transit, ensuring secure access, compliance, and peace of mind—without any additional management or configuration required.

S3 Glacier API Access – Seamless Integration with Existing Workflows

Easily connect to Geyser Data using S3 Glacier-compatible APIs, allowing for hassle-free data retrieval without changing your existing backup, archive, or storage processes.

With Geyser Data's Tape-as-a-Service, you receive secure and reliable tape storage without the costs and management of hardware. We take care of everything, providing dedicated, always-accessible, and fully secure storage for your data.

More Benefits to Power Your Storage

  • Easy Web Access – Browse, upload, and download files effortlessly with a simple, intuitive interface.

  • End-to-End Encryption – Secure your data with full encryption at rest and in transit.

  • CO₂ Savings Tracking – Monitor your environmental impact with energy-efficient tape storage.

  • Predictable Monthly Billing – No surprise costs—just simple, affordable pricing.

 

With Geyser Data, you get the security and cost-efficiency of tape without the hassle of ownership. Our Tape-as-a-Service solution makes long-term data storage simple, scalable, and worry-free. Start storing smarter today—Get Started Now.

Max Slot Count | Media Type
1670
Max Native Capacity1
30PB
Max Compressed Capacity1, 2
75PB
Max Drives
30 Half Height | 16 Full Height
Max Native Throughput1 (TB/hr.)
32.4 Half Height | 23.0 Full Height
Max Compressed Throughput1 (TB/hr.)
81.0 Half Height | 51.8 Full Height
Max SLS Partitions
16
Tape Drives Supported
LTO
Dual Robotics
No
footnotes: 1. Stated maximums based on exclusive use of LTO-9 drives. 2. LTO-9 assumed compression ratio is 2.5:1.
Capacity & Throughput
Mode
Dry-bulb Temperature
Max Temperature Rate of Change
Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
Max Humidity Rate of Change
Altitude (max Allowable)
Allowable Environment
16°C to 32°C (60°F to 90°F)
5°C per hour | 9°F per hour
20% to 80% | 22°C dew point max
5% per hour with no condensation
3048 m (10,000 ft)
Recommended Environment
16°C to 25°C (60°F to 77°F)
5°C per hour | 9°F per hour
20% to 80% | 22°C dew point max
5% per hour with no condensation
3048 m (10,000 ft)
Environmentals

Why Spectra Logic

We are collaborating with Spectra Logic, a leading provider of data management and storage solutions. Their primary focus is on modernizing IT infrastructures to safeguard and defend data, whether it be stored on-premises, in a single cloud, across multiple clouds, or in various locations simultaneously. Spectra Logic's solutions enable Geyser Data to efficiently manage, migrate, and store your data, ranging from terabytes to exabytes, and incorporate features that enhance your resilience against ransomware attacks.

 

Their latest product, the Spectra Cube library, offers the ideal technology for creating and launching a tape-as-a-service solution in the cloud. Their global customer base, exceeding 10,000, is a testament to the diverse markets they serve, such as high-performance computing, media and entertainment, and general IT. This should give you peace of mind knowing your company and your data are in good hands. 

Spectra Cube Specifications

Library MTTR
Less than 5 minutes for Field Replaceable Units (FRU)
Mean Cycles Between Failures (MCBF): Over 2 million
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 250,000 power-on hours
Power Requirements
Maximum configuration with 16 LTO Drive; 1,186 Watts AC at 200-240v AC
Redundant N+1 Power / 85 PLUS Gold Power Supplies
Heat Dissipation: 4,047 BTU/hr. (max operating, same configuration)
Reliability
Encryption Supported
BlueScale Standard | BlueScale Professional | Spectra SKLM | Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP)
Spectra TeraPack tape magazine
Yes, each TeraPack magazine holds ten LTO tapes to efficiently import and manage tape media as well as reduce cycle and tape mount times.
Queued Ejects Support
Yes
Auto Clean Support
Yes
Tape Technology Supported
LTO-9 | LTO-8 | LTO-7 | LTO-6
Library Features

The Spectra Cube library epitomizes the essence of being enterprise-class. It is constructed based on the knowledge and experience gained from over 10,000 installations. In addition, it incorporates LumOS library management software and Field-proven robotics featuring the High-Performance Transporter (HPT).

Enterprise-
Class

The library provides a comprehensive system for managing and monitoring various aspects, such as Media Lifecycle Management (MLM), Drive Lifecycle Management (DLM), and Library Lifecycle Management (LLM). This ensures that your data is safeguarded and accessible whenever you require it.

Management & Monitoring

Rest assured that your data will be securely stored on Spectra Certified Media, adhering to the highest quality standards. Each cartridge undergoes a thorough cleaning, testing, and verification process before being used, ensuring its reliability. Additionally, Spectra Certified Media comes with a Lifetime guarantee, offering you peace of mind.

Certified
Media

Proven Reliability & Trust

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