StrongBox VSeries Library Solution

Data Sheet
StrongBox VSeries Library Solution
Overview
The explosion of digital data propels the
need for scalable, simplified data storage and
protection solutions. While data storage is
fundamental, data accessibility is paramount
to a successful IT strategy. Data may need
to be kept for five or 50 years, but it always
needs to be accessible and accurate. The
Crossroads StrongBox VSeries LTO 6 library
simplifies data protection, streamlines
storage, and delivers significant cost savings
for long-term digital preservation.
Highlights
The StrongBox VSeries
solution
• LTFS storage using LTO 6
• Low-cost, scalable data
protection
• Flexible configurations to meet business needs
• Seamless tape management
Each StrongBox VSeries
tape library includes:
• LTO 6 tape drives
• Cleaning cartridge
• Drive cable
• Three year, two day
Advanced Exchange Hardware Warranty
The StrongBox VSeries solution combines
the Crossroads StrongBox network-attached
storage (NAS) appliance with a StrongBox
VSeries LTO 6 tape library. While allowing
businesses to secure and simplify preservation
of unstructured data, the StrongBox VSeries
solution streamlines the IT environment while
reducing costs for long-term retention.
Simplified storage infrastructure
Together, the StrongBox appliance and the
StrongBox VSeries tape library offer an endto-end archiving solution from a single vendor,
making acquisition simple and economical.
The StrongBox NAS appliance serves as an
interface to the StrongBox VSeries library.
Through flexible, user-configured policies
and the intelligent disk cache, the StrongBox
NAS appliance provides disk-like access to
data while leveraging low-cost LTO 6 as the
underlying storage medium. End users never
even see the tape layer; tape management
is automated, seamless and transparent.
Likewise, the complexities and latencies of
traditional tape storage are eliminated by the
StrongBox NAS appliance’s automated policies
for data management.
Providing an open industry-standard
implementation, the StrongBox appliance
connects to the network via standard file
system protocols (NFS/CIFS), while the
VSeries tape libraries utilize LTFS-ready LTO
6 tape drives. As a non-proprietary solution,
StrongBox seamlessly integrates with existing
datacenter applications and components.
Energy-efficient scalability with LTO 6
The StrongBox VSeries libraries utilize LTO 6
tape technology, delivering the most scalable,
cost-effective and reliable storage available.
With a native capacity of 2.5 terabytes (TB),
LTO 6 media delivers high-capacity storage
that scales at a low cost. While the StrongBox
NAS appliance provides fast access to data,
the VSeries library stores data economically
and energy-efficiently. In fact, power costs
for StrongBox are one tenth the cost of an
all-disk alternative.
What is StrongBox®?
Crossroads StrongBox is a data storage and
protection appliance that delivers the most
cost-effective solution for unstructured
data.
Flexible models with expanded
capacity to meet storage growth
With several StrongBox appliance and
VSeries library models to choose from, you
can find a perfect fit for your long-term data
retention needs. The entry-level V24 and
V48 libraries offer cost-effective solutions
ideal for smaller or satellite locations. These
self-contained libraries support several
LTO 6 tape drives and offer capacities from
50TB to more than 100TB. The V80 library’s
expandability allows you to add capacity
incrementally as your storage needs grow.
The base V80 capacity starts at 184TB (noncompressed). With the V80-EX expansion
chassis, you can extend storage incrementally
to more than 1 petabyte (PB), or up to 3.2PB
with compression.
Centralized support and maintenance
Crossroads Systems provides comprehensive
coverage on maintenance so that enterprises
and SMBs can simplify the IT center with one
vendor for archive needs. Each StrongBox
VSeries library solution comes with a three
year, two day advanced exchange hardware
warranty. Our support team provides rapid
response and full coverage support on both
StrongBox NAS appliance and the StrongBox
VSeries tape library, drives and media.
SPECIFIC ATIONS
V80 Expansion Chassis
2x HH SAS LTO 6
Max. 2 SAS drives
2x HH SAS LTO 6
Max. 4 SAS drives
No drives included
Max. 6 FC drives
No drives included
Max. 6 FC drives
Number of cartridge slots
24
48
80
80
Form factor
2U
4U
6U
6U
1,000,000
media swaps
1,000,000
media swaps
2,000,000
media swaps
N/A
6Gb/s SAS
6Gb/s SAS
8Gb/s FC
8Gb/s FC
W: 17.6 in (447.5mm)
D: 31.9 in (810mm)
H: 3.5 in (87.6mm)
W: 17.6 in (447.5mm)
D: 31.9 in (810mm)
H: 6.9 in (175mm)
W: 18.7 in (475mm)
D: 35.1 in (892mm)
H: 10.5 in (268mm)
W: 18.7 in (475mm)
D: 35.1 in (892mm)
H: 10.5 in (268mm)
53 lbs (24.2 Kg)
(2 HH drives
installed)
73 lbs (33.1 Kg)
(2 HH drives
installed)
78.26 lbs (35.5 Kg)
(no drives installed)
68.34 lbs (31 Kg)
(no drives installed)
100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz
3.5 A / 100V
1.6 A / 220V
100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz
3.5 A / 100V
1.6 A / 220V
Drive configurations
Reliability of robotics MSBF
Host interface
Dimensions
(WxDxH)
Width of V24 & V48 is without rack ears
mounted. V80 bezel is 18.9 in (480mm)
wide
Weight
(with 2 HH drives installed)
Power supply inputs
Redundant
power supply
Power consumption (max)
Operating specifications
85-264 VAC
85-264 VAC
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
2.27 / 2.72 A / 110V 2.27 / 2.72 A / 110V
1.13/ 1.36 A / 220V 1.13/ 1.36 A / 220V
No
Optional
Yes
Yes
250/300W
250/300W
350W
350W
10-35° Celsius
20-80% humidity,
noncondensing
10-35° Celsius
20-80% humidity,
noncondensing
10-35° Celsius
20-80% humidity,
noncondensing
10-35° Celsius
20-80% humidity,
noncondensing
Maximum V80 configuration - V80 unit with 6 V80-EX chassis: 42 tape drives, 560 slots, 42U form factor
www.crossroads.com
11000 North MoPac Expwy. Ste. 100
Austin, Texas 78759
866.289.2737
512.349.0300
ABOUT CROSSROADS
sales@crossroads.com
Crossroads Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRDS), is a global provider of solutions and services that ensure stored data is proactively protected and reliably recovered. Crossroads offers organizations powerful data protection, proactive
data security, intelligent storage connectivity, unmatched performance, and significant cost savings. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Crossroads holds more than 100 patents granted and pending and has
been honored with numerous industry awards for innovation in data protection and storage. Visit www.crossroads.com.
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