Quantum Scalar i3 Tape Library Expansion Module

Designed to scale with your data growth while simplifying backup workflows, the Quantum Scalar i3 Tape Library Expansion Module elevates storage efficiency without complicating your existing infrastructure. This expansion module is built to extend a Scalar i3 system’s capacity on demand, delivering seamless scalability that grows with your organization. From initial setup to ongoing management, this addition maintains the same level of reliability, performance, and ease of use that customers expect from the Scalar i3 family. With intelligent features like iLayer proactive diagnostics, Capacity-on-Demand (CoD) scalability, and industry-leading storage density, the expansion module helps you maximize tape reliability, protect archival data, and optimize overall TCO. It’s the ideal solution for businesses pursuing long-term data retention, compliance-ready archives, and streamlined disaster recovery while keeping energy use in check with 80 PLUS-certified power supplies. Whether you’re expanding for archival depth, faster backup windows, or more cartridge capacity, the Scalar i3 Expansion Module provides a future-proof foundation for data protection that’s easy to deploy, manage, and scale.

• Seamless scalability: Extend your Scalar i3 library’s capacity on demand to meet evolving data protection requirements, with a design that integrates tightly with existing workflows and management tools for minimal disruption.
• Intelligent management: Leverage iLayer™ proactive diagnostics and monitoring to detect potential issues early, optimize performance, and reduce unplanned downtime across the expanded system.
• Efficient power and cooling: Built with 80 PLUS-certified power supplies to maximize energy efficiency and reduce heat generation, supporting sustainable operation in data centers and office environments alike.
• High storage density: Achieve best-in-class storage density by layering additional cartridge capacity within the same chassis footprint, enabling more data to be archived per square foot and reducing space costs.
• Reliability and ease of use: Designed for quick installation and straightforward ongoing management, with proven compatibility with Scalar i3 libraries and robust integration with backup and archiving workflows.

Technical Details of Quantum Scalar i3 Tape Library Expansion Module

• Product family: Scalar i3
• Type: Expansion module for Scalar i3 tape library
• Compatibility: Works with Scalar i3 libraries and modules within the Scalar ecosystem
• Power: 80 PLUS-certified power supplies for energy efficiency and reduced operational costs
• Diagnostics: iLayer proactive diagnostics for continuous health monitoring and proactive maintenance
• Scalability: Capacity-on-Demand (CoD) enables on-the-fly expansion as data retention needs grow
• Storage density: Optimized cartridge storage architecture to maximize density within the existing chassis
• Physical footprint: Designed to integrate with existing Scalar i3 configurations without requiring substantial space or rearrangement
• Management: Full compatibility with Scalar management tools and backup workflows for streamlined administration
• Firmware: Firmware support aligned with Scalar i3 ecosystem updates to ensure consistent performance and reliability

how to install Quantum Scalar i3 Tape Library Expansion Module

• Prepare the workspace: Power down the Scalar i3 library and unplug all power sources before installation to avoid electrical hazards.
• Access the chassis: Remove the appropriate access panel as outlined in the Scalar i3 maintenance guide to reach the expansion connectors and installation bay.
• Position the expansion module: Align the expansion module with the expansion port, ensuring proper orientation to seat securely in the chassis.
• Secure the module: Slide the expansion module into place until it seats firmly, then fasten any required screws or brackets per the device’s installation instructions.
• Connect cables and verify: Attach data and control cables as specified, reassemble any panels, and reconnect power supplies to the library.
• Power up and validate: Restore power, boot the system, and run iLayer diagnostics to confirm health, touchpoints, and communication with the main Scalar i3 library.
• Finalize configuration: Access the Scalar management interface to configure CoD settings, verify expansion visibility, and confirm that the new capacity is online for use.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does the Quantum Scalar i3 Tape Library Expansion Module do?
• A: It extends the capacity and slots of a Scalar i3 tape library, enabling more cartridges and enhanced archival capabilities while preserving the ease of use and centralized management provided by the Scalar i3 platform.
• Q: How does expansion affect management and monitoring?
• A: Expansion remains under the same management framework as the base Scalar i3 library, with iLayer proactive diagnostics continuing to monitor health, performance, and potential issues across the expanded system for streamlined operations.
• Q: Is the expansion compatible with all Scalar i3 models?
• A: The expansion module is designed to work with Scalar i3 libraries and is intended to be added to compatible configurations within the Scalar ecosystem, ensuring consistent software and firmware support.
• Q: What kind of organizations benefit most from this expansion?
• A: Enterprises with growing data retention requirements, long-term archival needs, strict compliance mandates, and backup windows that require scalable and reliable storage density will find the expansion module valuable for protecting mission-critical data while optimizing total cost of ownership.
• Q: Are there any cooling or power considerations when expanding?
• A: Yes. The expansion module uses 80 PLUS-certified power supplies and is designed to maintain efficient thermal performance within the Scalar i3 ecosystem, helping to sustain consistent performance and reliability with increased capacity.