Unlock advanced data protection and scalability with the LT ZERO Tape Library family – featuring MultiStor BD340, MultiStak BD680, and Orion MC6. Engineered for vertical expansion using LT ZERO Ultrium cartridges and drives, these modular solutions deliver high performance, automation, and flexibility. Redundant power supplies ensure reliable, uninterrupted operation. Whether you’re a midrange organization or a large enterprise, the LT ZERO Tape Library offers a secure, cost effective way to manage growing data volumes with confidence.
The BD340 is a compact yet powerful tape library that scales effortlessly to meet growing data demands. Ideal for organizations looking for cost-effective, long term data protection without compromising on capacity or performance.
Start with 40 slots per 3U and scale up to 640 slots in a 48U configuration.
Up to 3 half-height (HH) or 1 full-height (FH) + 1 HH LTO drive per module. Scale to 48 HH or 16 FH + 16 HH drives.
The BD680 starts with a compact 6U base and scales to a full 42U rack, providing the flexibility and capacity to support mid-size to enterprise-level data environments.
80 slots per 6U, expandable up to 560 slots in 42U.
Up to 6 HH or 3 FH drives per module. Full configuration supports 42 HH or 21 FH drives.
Orion MC6 UHD Stacks are built for modern hyperscale and cloud data centers, delivering massive storage density within standard IT racks—ideal for organizations managing extreme data volumes.
121 slots per 6U, expandable to 1115 slots in a 48U configuration.
3 FH drives per module, up to 24 FH drives in total.
| Feature | BD340 | BD680 | Orion MC6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | 3U per module | 6U per module | 6U per module |
| Max Rack Size | 48U | 42U | 48U |
| LTO Drive Capacity | Up to 3 HH or 1 FH + 1 HH per module; Up to 48 HH or 16 FH + 16 HH drives total |
Up to 6 HH or 3 FH per module; Up to 42 HH or 21 FH total |
Up to 3 FH drives per module; Up to 24 FH total |
| Max Uncompressed Capacity | 11.52 PB (LTO-9); 19.20 PB (LTO-10) |
11.52 PB (LTO-9); 19.20 PB (LTO-10) |
20.07 PB (LTO-9); 33.45 PB (LTO-10) |
| Max Compressed Capacity (2.5:1) | 28.8 PB (LTO-9); 48.0 PB (LTO-10) |
28.8 PB (LTO-9); 48.0 PB (LTO-10) |
50.18 PB (LTO-9); 83.53 PB (LTO-10) |
| Best For | Compact, scalable storage for SMBs | Midrange to enterprise data protection & archiving | Hyperscale & cloud environments needing ultra-high density |
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