Teradata Tape Libraries are an integral component of the Teradata Environment that provides the backup, archive, and restoration services for the Teradata database. The BAR Framework, in conjunction with a Teradata Tape Library, creates a complete and robust Teradata Environment that provides the customer with the best total data warehouse solution. Additionally, cost-effective data protection is available with Teradata Tape Encryption.
Features & Benefits
Fast streaming performance, expandability, and ample cartridge storage make the Teradata Tape Libraries an ideal choice for a wide range of Teradata systems from SMP to large MPP configurations.
Scalability and fast reliable backups
The Teradata Tape Library family scales from 50 to over 100,000 LTO slots, from 1 to 64 tape drives,.
Space saving
Teradata Tape Libraries are available in rack mountable configurations.
Investment protection
Within each Teradata Tape Library, you may expand to higher slot and drive counts using the same robotics and library automation architecture. You can add capacity with simple library upgrades, extending the useful life of the equipment and preserving your investment.
Data Protection
All current Teradata Tape Libraries are capable of tape encryption with the Oracle/StorageTek Key Management System. Encryption does not impact performance or capacity of the libraries.
Primary Components
| Performance, Throughput per hour |
- SL500: LTO4 (18 drives, 120 MB/s) – 7.8 TB/hr
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- SL500: LTO5 (18 drives, 140 MB/s) – 9 TB/hr
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- SL3000: LTO4 / T10000B (56 drives, 120 MB/s) – 24 TB/hr
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- SL3000: LTO5 (56 drives, 140 MB/s) – 28 TB/hr
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- SL8500: LTO4 / T10000B (64 drives, 120 MB/s) – 27.6 TB/hr
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- SL8500: LTO5 (64 drives, 140 MB/s) – 32.2 TB/hr
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| Capacity, Maximum Native (uncompressed) |
Tape Technology
- LTO4 - 800 GB
- LTO5 - 1.5 TB
- T10000B - 1 TB
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Library
- SL500 - up to 422 cartridges
- SL3000 - up to 3,000 cartridges
- SL8500 - up to 10,000 cartridges per library. Multiple SL8500s may be joined together to expand slot count up to 100,000 cartridges.
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Next Steps
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