Tape hardware for every scale
Whether you back up one server or run a multi-petabyte archive, the building blocks are the same: LTO drives that read and write the tape, and (above a certain size) a robot that moves cartridges between storage slots and drives. We supply all three tiers from HPE, IBM, Quantum, Dell Technologies, Lenovo, Fsas Technologies, Qualstar and Spectra Logic.
LTO Tape Drives
Half-height and full-height LTO drives for servers, workstations and libraries, with SAS, Fibre Channel or Thunderbolt connectivity from every major vendor.
Learn moreLTO Autoloaders
An autoloader adds a robot and a magazine of tapes to one or two LTO drives, so backups rotate automatically without anyone swapping cartridges.
Learn moreLTO Tape Libraries
Tape libraries automate backup and archive at scale, holding hundreds or thousands of cartridges with multiple LTO drives and built-in partitioning.
Learn moreWhich is right for you?
| Tape drive | Autoloader | Tape library | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drives | 1 | 1–2 | 2 to 100+ |
| Cartridge slots | 1 (manual) | 8–24 | 24 to 10,000+ |
| Form factor | Internal or desktop | 1U / 2U rack | Rack or floor-standing frames |
| Typical data set | Up to ~30TB | Tens to hundreds of TB | Hundreds of TB to exabytes |
| Best for | Workstations, small servers, LTFS transfer | SMB backup, branch offices | Data centres, archives, media, research |
| Automation | None, you swap tapes | Automatic rotation | Full automation, partitioning, multiple hosts |
Featured libraries and tools
Spectra Stack
A modular LTO library that starts small and grows one 6U module at a time — up to 560 slots and 42 drives — without replacing what you already own.
Read moreSpectra T950
The Spectra T950 is an enterprise library built for multi-petabyte archive: slots activate by licence key, drives slide in, and frames add on as data grows.
Read moreBlackPearl NAS
BlackPearl NAS is a scale-up, ransomware-resilient file store that can also tier data to object storage, cloud and tape as part of the wider BlackPearl platform.
Read moreQualstar Configurator
Choose a family, interface, LTO generation, slots and drives. We match the exact Qualstar model number and email you a quote.
Read moreBackup, archive or data interchange?
How you plan to use tape affects the hardware you need:
- Backup: fast drives and enough slots to hold a full set of backups plus your rotation. Automation matters most, so you don’t depend on someone swapping tapes.
- Archive: capacity and longevity matter most. Libraries with capacity-on-demand licensing let you add slots as the archive grows, and WORM media protects records.
- Data interchange: a standalone or desktop drive with LTFS is often all you need to move large files between sites.
Protection against ransomware
Every tape system we supply gives you an air gap. Once a cartridge is ejected, or held in a library partition your backup server cannot reach, it is physically out of reach of anyone on the network. Read how tape protects against ransomware.
Supply, installation and support
With more than 30 years of experience in tape, we can size a system, supply hardware and media, arrange installation and renew or extend support contracts. We also help with trade-ups from older libraries and with migrating data from legacy LTO generations.