L1400 LTO® 4U Tape Library

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When equipped with LTO-5 tape drives, the Imation L1400 LTO 4U Tape Library delivers the highest LTO storage capacity (up to 1.5 TB natively on each Imation LTO-5 tape cartridge, or up to 3.0 TB with 2:1 software compression) and data transfer rates (up to 140 MB/sec) to date; this gives a total capacity of up to 72 TB native (144 TB with 2:1 compression). This combination of performance and capacity enables SMBs to keep pace with growing demands for data storage while helping to shrink archive windows.

In addition to its 48 data cartridge slots (contained in four removable cartridge magazines), the Imation L1400 LTO 4U Tape Library includes a three-slot I/O station to help support continuous library operation while importing and exporting media. A bar-code reader is also standard, supporting the library’s operation in sequential or random access mode.

And these comprehensive capabilities and features don’t come at the cost of complexity; the Imation L1400 LTO 4U Tape Library is designed for easy, intuitive installation and configuration, as well as more flexible operation. With Imation, your information works harder and rests easier.

  • L1400 LTO 4U Tape Library Info Sheet
  • Enormous Capacity
    Store more data: when equipped with LTO-5 tape drives, capacity of up to 72 TB native (144 TB with 2:1 compression)

    Multiple Drive Options
    Choose your configuration: holds up to four half-height LTO-5 or LTO-4 tape drives

    Efficient Operation
    Save money and time: small footprint, lower power consumption cut costs; internal data buffer improves access rates, tape cartridge fill and rewind times

    Network Flexibility
    Install anywhere: 6 Gb/s SAS interface connects to a variety of open system servers

    High Data Transfer Rates
    Move information faster: native data transfer rates of up to 140 MB/s (LTO-5)

    File-Level Data Access
    Access data directly: when equipped with LTO-5 tape drives, Linear Tape File System (LTFS) gives intuitive graphical data access, eliminates need for extra tape management system (TMS) software

    Backward Compatibility
    Protect your investment: when equipped with LTO-5 tape drives, reads and writes to LTO-5 and LTO-4 tape cartridges; reads LTO-3 cartridges

    Built-in Security
    Keep data secure: supports LTO-4, LTO-5 data encryption standards; WORM capability

    Model name   
    4U Tape Library Model Driveless

    Number of drives   
    1-4

    Number of tape cartridges       
    48

    Physical capacity   
    Up to 3.0 TB per cartridge compressed; 1.5 TB native with LTO-5
    Up to 1.6 TB per cartridge compressed; 800 GB native with LTO-4
    Up to 800 GB per cartridge compressed; 400 GB native with LTO-3
    Up to 144 TB per tape library compressed; 72 TB native with LTO-5
    Up to 76.8 TB per tape library compressed; 38.4 TB native with LTO-4
    Up to 38.4 TB per tape library compressed: 19.2TB native with LTO-3

    Data transfer rate   
    Up to140 MBps native with LTO-5 Full Height and Half Height
    Up to 120 MBps native with LTO-4 Full Height and Half Height
    Up to 80 MBps native with LTO-3 Half Height

    Dimensions (W x H x D)
    Stand alone     447.5 mm x 185.2 mm x 810 mm
    Rack mount    447.5 mm x 175.2 mm x 740 mm

    Weight       
    21.3 kg without rack mount

    Operating environment
       Temperature          10 to 45 degrees C
       Relative humidity    10% RH to 80% RH (non-condensing)
       Electrical power     4.0 amps at 100 V ac, 2.0 amps at 240 V ac 0.1 KVA

    Attachment support   
    6 Gbps SAS interfaces

    Operating systems support   
    Native device driver support is available for selected system servers and other Linux® and Windows® open system servers.

    Warranty   
    3 years

    How can I contact Imation Support?

    If you are unable to find an answer to your question on our support site, you can:

    Contact Imation Support by phone:

    Germany:  0800 1816603
    Austria:  0800 297860
    Switzerland:  0800 564793
    France:   0800 917641
    UK:   0808 2340387
    Italy:   800 871393
    Spain:   900 993168

    All other countries: +31 235212793

    Or ask your question by sending an email to our support team.


    What is the warranty for Imation products?

    Imation offers 3-year warranty on L1400 LTO® 4U Tape Library.

    General Information:
    The warranty for an Imation product accompanies that product. Please refer to the product labeling, packaging, and any package inserts to determine the specific warranty and terms applicable to your product. Please keep the original copy of your purchase receipt for any future warranty claim.

    Warranties apply to the initial purchaser only. Please note that purchases from on-line auction sites do not qualify for warranty protection.

    Coverage:
    The warranty for any Imation product applies only to the original end-user purchaser.
    The warranty period for each product is stated in the applicable warranty. Where used, the terms life of the product or lifetime mean the expected useful life of the product under normal use conditions.
    The warranty covers only manufacturing defects present at the time of purchase.

    Remedy
    If a product is determined to be in violation of its warranty, Imation will, at its option, (a) repair the product or (b) replace the product. All returns to Imation must be authorized before shipment.

    Exceptions
    Imation warranties do NOT apply to product failure resulting from wear from ordinary use, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, mishandling, improper adjustment, installation or maintenance, or incorrect environments.