Scalar Tape Storage

Low-Cost, Secure Long-Term Data Storage for Massive Data Growth

Leading Storage Density
Scalar Security Framework
Quantum RAIL and Scale-Out Architectures
Leading Sustainability and Efficiency
Intelligent and Simplified Library Management

High Density Reduces Cost (TCO)

Scalar i7 RAPTOR has the highest slot density in the industry; the Scalar i6 and i3 libraries have the higher slot density than other rackmount libraries. Storage density greatly reduces capex and opex costs and also allows for greater scalability per frame.

Scalar Security Framework

A comprehensive, multi-layered approach to protecting data stored in Scalar tape libraries against cyber threats, unauthorized access, and accidental loss. It combines industry unique and patented security features, best practices, and integration with modern IT security strategies to ensure long-term data integrity and compliance.

Scale-out design supports RAIL

Scalar i7 RAPTOR, i6 and i3 libraries are designed for use in scale-out and RAIL architectures that offer lower cost, flexible deployment with simplified operations and minimized footprint and power consumption. For these reasons, most of the world’s largest tape deployments use scale-out libraries in RAIL architectures. ActiveScale Cold Storage leads the industry in support of RAIL through its patented two-dimensional erasure coding technology.

Quantum tape is highly sustainable and efficient storage

Tape is highly sustainable compared to other storage technologies. Quantum tape libraries in particular have highly efficient power supplies and are often kept in operation for 10 years and longer. Scalar storage densities also make very efficient use of floor space, further reducing costs.

Common iLayer Software, APIs, and Cloud Based Analytics

Quantum is the only tape vendor to provide common software, APIs, and tools across their tape library portfolio, simplifying management across all tape devices. This software proactively monitors the system and provides a comprehensive set of reports that improve operational efficiency. Many features are policy-based, reducing the need for administrative actions. In addition, Cloud Based Analytics single dashboard for all your libraries. Scalar i7 RAPTOR has the highest slot density in the industry; the Scalar i6 and i3 libraries have the higher slot density than other rackmount libraries. Storage density greatly reduces capex and opex costs and also allows for greater scalability per frame.

Scalar tape library innovative designs, patented features and intelligent management provide customers with industry leading low-cost, secure storage. Scalar libraries are ideal long-term storage for compliance, digital media, and image archiving. As a result, it has emerged as a key part of cloud and hyperscale infrastructures using RAIL architecture.

Scalar tape libraries now support LTO-10 full-height tape drives. LTO-10 capacity, density, and performance continue to build on the value of the LTO standard and lead the market in preserving and protecting data to address massive growth in unstructured data. Adding LTO-10 to Scalar libraries strengthens Quantum’s leadership in delivering high-density, secure, and cost-effective archival storage solutions. By combining the massive native capacity of 30 TB per LTO-10 cartridge (up to 75 TB compressed at 2.5:1) with Quantum’s advanced tape automation and intelligent management software, customers gain the highest storage density, lowest total cost of ownership, and strongest cyber protection—ideal for long-term archiving in an era where preserving every bit of data is essential to staying competitive.

Quantum Scalar Tape Libraries Make Tape Easier to Deploy and Manage

Quantum Scalar® Tape Libraries start as small as 3U of rack space with 25 slots and can scale larger than 2,000 slots in a scale-out, single standard rack-like footprint or more than 14,000 slots in a multi-module scale-up library. All libraries offer Capacity-on-Demand (CoD) licensing, with configurable designs to accommodate data growth specific to your need.

Product Comparison

Common Features, Interfaces (iLayer, REST API and SCSI) and Encryption Key Management

	SuperLoader 3	Scalar i3	Scalar i6	Scalar i6000	Scalar i7 RAPTOR
Scalability/ Density	Highest scalability of autoloaders	Best slot density and slot capacity in class	Best slot density and slot capacity in class	Competitive density and scalability	Best slot density and single cabinet slot capacity in industry
Slot Capacity	8-16	25-800	50-800	100-14,100	100-2,016
Capacity-on-Demand (CoD)	8 or 16	25-slot increments	25-slot increments	100-slot increments	100-slot increments
Tape Drive Type and Capacity	1 Half-Height Tape Drive	1-24 Half-Height Tape Drives	1-24 Full-Height Tape Drives	1-192 Full-Height Tape Drives	1-20 Full-Height Tape Drives
80 PLUS Efficiency Rating	Not Rated	Gold	Gold	Gold	Titanium