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BlueScale Environment

BlueScale EnvironmentThe only interface that gives you simple library management through a unique and powerful set of features.

Since 1994, Spectra's BlueScale management software has provided an intuitive feature-rich user interface that brings a new level of efficiency into your secondary storage environment. From encryption to self-monitoring and power monitoring, BlueScale improves tape and disk management by continually supporting new technologies that meet customer requirements. Need to manage multiple libraries and disk appliances? BlueScale allows for a common interface throughout Spectra's T-Series and nTier storage systems, greatly simplifying your administration of multiple libraries.

BlueScale's broad span of features makes tape storage pain-free while comprehensively protecting your data. Show/Hide All Features

BlueScale FeaturesDescriptionTCO ImpactProducts Featured In
Add Capacity on Demand(CoD)Instant access to library capacity through key codeLower management costs, protect investmentT50e,T120, T200/T380/T680, T950, 20K, 64K
AutoDrive CleaningTrack and automatically clean drives to reduce errorsReduce riskT200/T380/T680, T950,
AutoSupportAutomatically notify SpectraGuard support of any library status or alertReduce risk, lower management costsT50e,T120, T200/T380/T680, T950, 20K, 64K
Assisted Self MaintenanceOn-site parts that customer can install in event of upgrade, failureReduce risk, lower management costsT50e,T120, T200/T380/T680, T950, 20K, 64K
Command Line InterfaceProviding direct library control for customers with custom backup requirementsIncreased flexibility protecting against obsolescenceT950
Configuration ManagementTrack hardware configuration, network dataLower management costsT50e, T120, T200/T380/T680, T950
Controlled User AccessDefine who can access the library and the privileges they haveReduce risk, increase data safetyT50e, T120, T200/T380/T680, T950, 20K, 64K
Controller FlexibilityNew technologies simply snap into existing boxesProtect against obsolescenceT50e, T120, T200/T380/T680, T950, 20K, 64K
Graphical Touch Screen InterfaceIntuitive touch screenLower management costsT50e, T120, T200/T380/T680, T950, 20K, 64K
Guided ConfigurationGraphical interface that guides user through install, configureLower management costsT50e, T120, T200/T380/T680, T950, 20K, 64K
Hardware Health MonitorTracks and notifies you when maintenance tasks are required for key library componentsReduce risk, Lower management costsT50e, T120, T200/T380/T680, T950,
Manage Media in GroupsTeraPack Media lets customers handle media in groups rather than one-by-oneLower management costsT50e, T120, T200/T380/T680, T950, 20K, 64K
Media Lifecycle ManagementProactive management for tape media significantly reduces backup errorsReduce risk, lower management costsT50e, T120, T200/T380/T680, T950
Mixed Media in One libraryIdentify, handle multiple media types in a single unitIncrease flexibility protecting against obsolescence, lower management costsT120, T200/T380/T680, T950
ObservatoryManage one or more Spectra libraries using a single toolLower management costsT50e,T120, T200/T380/T680, T950, 20K, 64K
PartitioningMultiple libraries in one through SLSLower management and capital costsT50e,T120, T200/T380/T680, T950, 20K, 64K
Redundant ComponentsWith multiple power supplies and more, library operates even if component failsReduce risk, increase data safetyT50e, T120, T200/T380/T680, T950
Remote Library ControllerWeb-based controller (Web interface), detailed library management from anywhereLower management costsT50e, T120, T200/T380/T680, T950, 20K, 64K
Rotation ManagerIntegrates exported TeraPack bar-coding into backup software applicationsLower management costsT50e,T120, T200/T380/T680, T950
Drive Throughput IndicatorTracks drive performance to help eliminate bottlenecksProtect investment, Lower management costsT120, T200/T380/T680, T950
Power ConsumptionAllows customers to see how much power Spectra Logic tape libraries are consumingLower management and capital costsT50e,T120, T200/T380/T680, T950
Data EncryptionAllows customers to encrypt data and manage encryption keysReduce risk, increase data safetyT50e,T120, T200/T380/T680, T950
  • Intuitive Graphical Interface: Easily manage all library functions through the on-board touch screen display or remotely via a secure web-browser
  • Shared Library Services (SLS): Library virtualization allows for sharing across multiple departments and applications
  • Observatory: Manage multiple Spectra T-Series libraries with a single user interface

Improved Reliability

  • Media Lifecycle Management (MLM): Lifetime reporting on the reliability, usage and tracking of data and cleaning media. PreScan checks the tape leader alignment, threading and ensures that the tape can be written to, and PostScan performs a background verification pass to ensure your data has been written to tape.
  • Drive Lifecycle Management (DLM): Monitors and reports drive usage and performs verification tests to help prevent drive failures

Maintain High Availability

  • Global Spare: Pre-configured failover drive option guarantees continuous operations
  • Auto Drive Clean: Library automatically cleans your drives based upon needs and usage

Security

  • BlueScale Encryption: Free, built-in AES 256-bit encryption with key management eliminates the risk of a security breach
  • Export Tracking: Know when a tape has left your library and who exported it
  • User Access: Control and restrict user access to sensitive library functions including power down control

Enhanced Support

  • Remote diagnosis: SpectraGuard remote login library access for easy and secure and problem resolution
  • AutoSupport: Phone home function informs SpectraGuard of problems via email for rapid and efficient diagnosis
  • BlueScale™ Vision: Internal and external web cameras aid with visual diagnosis of problems