As data volumes grow and cyberthreats increase, companies are looking for solutions that are flexible, secure and cost-effective. Enter the Scalar i3 from Quantum – a highly appealing solution that is ideal for SMEs and enterprise customers alike. Unlike other vendors withdrawing from the tape market, Quantum is demonstrating that tape storage is more powerful and relevant than ever.
The benefits of the Scalar i3 at a glance
- Maximum data security
With features such as Active Vault (physical air gap protection against cyberattacks) and Ransom Block (protection against ransomware by creating a tamper-proof barrier), the Scalar i3 offers built-in security mechanisms of a kind often only found in larger enterprise libraries. - Sustainable and energy-efficient
The Scalar i3 impresses with its low power consumption and high storage density, making it a sustainable storage solution that remains cost-effective over the long term. - Simple management and automation
The fully redesigned Scalar iLayer™ management software provides a modern, mobile-friendly interface for intuitive operation and automated data management. This significantly reduces the administrative workload, making the i3 ideal for customers who need straightforward yet powerful solutions. - Flexible scalability
Thanks to the modular architecture and capacity-on-demand scalability, capacity can be expanded from 25 slots up to a maximum of 800. This allows the library to grow flexibly as requirements increase. Attractive switchover programs
An offer not to be missed: customers switching from end-of-life competitor products (Overland-Tandberg or Dell Libraries) to the Scalar i3 can take advantage of trade-in incentives and receive up to USD 300 per drive.
Greater flexibility with iSCSI Bridge
The Scalar iSCSI Bridge is a brand-new module that enables SAS drives to be used via Ethernet using the iSCSI protocol. The advantages of this are clear:
- Lower hardware and operating costs compared to Fibre Channel
- Lower power consumption and maintenance costs
- Greater flexibility thanks to SAS tape drives, even over long distances
For partners, this means that the Scalar i3 can accommodate even more applications in a whole host of IT environments – from SME data centers through to enterprise architectures.
Future-proof tape storage
The Scalar i3 is far more than an entry-level tape library – it brings together enterprise security, energy efficiency and effortless scalability in a compact and cost-effective system. Combining it with the new iSCSI Bridge creates a solution that can be flexibly integrated into modern infrastructures, while also delivering investment protection and sustainability.
The Scalar i3 provides our partners with the perfect opportunity to offer their customers an archiving solution that is secure, affordable and future-proof.
A quick look at the Scalar i7
While the Scalar i3 impresses with its security, efficiency and flexibility, the Scalar i7 RAPTOR is aimed at customers with particularly demanding requirements. It offers significantly higher capacity (up to 60 PB with LTO-10), combined with extremely low operating costs and modular, tool-free servicing. That makes it the right choice for large data centers or AI-driven workloads.