Description
The Quantum SuperLoader 3 LTO-9 is a compact, enterprise-class tape automation solution designed for secure backup, long-term archival, and compliance-driven data protection. Configured with one LTO-9 half-height tape drive and 16 cartridge slots (Model C), this rack-mount system delivers high-capacity storage with automated media handling in a space-efficient form factor.
Equipped with a 12Gb/s SAS interface and an integrated barcode reader, the SuperLoader 3 streamlines media management, improves backup reliability, and reduces manual intervention. With 18TB native (45TB compressed) per cartridge, organizations can scale archival capacity while maintaining a low total cost of ownership and strong air-gap security.
Features and Benefits
- LTO-9 Tape Technology: Provides up to 18TB native / 45TB compressed capacity per cartridge for high-density archival storage. Backward compatible to LTO-8 tape cartridges - read/write.
- High-Performance Backup and Restore: Delivers fast data backup and recovery speeds of up to 750 MB/s (2.7 TB/hr) with 2.5:1 compression on LTO-9 half-height drives.
- Single LTO-9 Half-Height Drive: Delivers reliable performance with efficient power and cooling characteristics.
- 16-Slot Autoloader (Model C): Enables automated, unattended backup and archive operations with scalable media capacity.
- Integrated DATASTOR Shield Backup Software: Includes DATASTOR Shield with advanced deduplication, reducing data by up to 20× and delivering up to 720TB* with standard compression or up to 5.76PB of effective capacity with deduplication enabled.
- 12Gb/s SAS Host Interface: High-speed connectivity for enterprise servers and storage infrastructures.
- Integrated Barcode Reader: Improves media tracking, inventory accuracy, and backup reliability.
- Rack-Mount Design: Compact form factor integrates cleanly into data center and server room environments.
- Air-Gap Data Protection: Offline tape storage helps safeguard data from ransomware, cyber threats, and accidental deletion.
- Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Built for continuous operation in professional IT, government, and regulated environments.
- Lower Long-Term Storage Costs: Tape delivers significantly lower TCO compared to disk for long-term retention and compliance storage.
What's In The Box:
- One LTO-9 HH Drive
- DATASTOR Backup Software
- Two eight-cartridge removable magazines
- 30 - Data Bar Code labels
- One (2m) SAS-mini cable
- Power Cord
Learn more by downloading the Quantum SuperLoader 3 Data Sheet 
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Specifications
| Manufacturer: | Quantum |
| Model: | Superloader 3 (Model C) |
| Part Number: | ET-Q29AE-YE |
| Device Type: | Tape Library |
| Tape Drive: | LTO-9 Ultrium HH (half height) Tape Drive |
| Maximum Capacity: | LTO 9 Tapes with 16 Slots: - 288TB (Native) - 720TB* Compressed (Assuming 2.5:1 compression) |
| Host interface: | 12 Gb/s SAS SFF-8644 |
| Number of cartridge slots: | 16 |
| Encryption capability: | AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption standard |
| Form Factor: | 2U |
| Software Included: | DATASTOR Shield backup software with deduplication (Windows Only) |
| Dimensions: | 17.7" w x 3.5" h x 29.71" d |
| Weight: | 50 lbs (Shipping weight: 72 lbs) |
| Warranty: | Quantum provides a 3-year RE (Rapid Exchange) warranty Once a product or Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) has been diagnosed as defective by the Quantum Customer Support Center, Quantum will arrange for shipment of a replacement Product or Part at Quantum’s discretion two (2) business days after receipt of the call. Quantum reserves the right to choose, at its sole discretion, Rapid Exchange of the whole unit or failing part. |
Learn more by downloading the Quantum SuperLoader 3 Data Sheet
