- Appliance rate
- 10 GB/s
- Aggregate published rating
- Base capacity
- 440 TB
- Published disk configuration
- Maximum capacity
- 7.72 PB
- Family expanded configuration
- Base virtual drives
- 16
- Licence / configuration scope
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CIT8524 virtual tape library specifications
| Specification | Model detail |
|---|---|
| Catalog model | CIT8524 |
| Published appliance throughput | 10 GB/s / 36 TB/h |
| Base / maximum disk bays | 24 / 444 |
| Base / family maximum capacity | 440 TB / 7.72 PB |
| Base virtual drives / libraries | 16 / 16 |
| Base virtual tapes | 50,000 |
| Cache | 1 TB base; up to 2 TB |
CIT8524 virtual tape configuration
| Resource | Dedicated source configuration |
|---|---|
| Virtual drives | 16 |
| Virtual libraries | 16 |
| Virtual tapes | 50,000 |
| Cache | 1 TB base; up to 2 TB |
| Appliance rate | 10 GB/s / 36 TB/h |
A virtual drive is a presented tape device, not a physical LTO drive. The base virtual-resource counts describe the dedicated model configuration; more virtual drives or libraries can require additional licences. Record concurrent save jobs separately from the number of hosts.
CIT8524 disk capacity and expansion
| Measure | Published value |
|---|---|
| Base disk bays | 24 |
| Base capacity | 440 TB |
| 60-bay expansion shelves | Up to 7 |
| Maximum disk bays | 444 |
| Family maximum capacity | 7.72 PB |
Published bay and capacity limits describe a fully expanded configuration. Confirm disk sizes, RAID reserve and spare drives to obtain usable capacity. Compression and deduplication depend on the backup data; do not size retained backups from an assumed reduction ratio.
CIT8524 connections and backup rate
2 x 10GBASE-T RJ45; 4 x USB 3.0; 6 feature slots. Optional attachment choices in the family include Fibre Channel, SAS and faster Ethernet; the installed adapters and supported emulation decide which a host can use.
The appliance rating is an aggregate performance claim. A single 1 GbE or 10 GbE connection cannot carry the full 10 GB/s rating. Include the host adapters, switch ports and concurrent save streams in a throughput quote. We check IBM i release and Power model support for the selected connection.
CIT8524 physical tape offload and recovery
The model supports external tape offload in a compatible configuration with up to 4 physical drives and 48 slots. Offload needs a supported physical library, media and the correct attachment. A disk VTL remains online unless a separate copy is removed or isolated.
Optional encrypted replication, retention locking and cloud export can add recovery choices. Confirm the selected licence and destination, protect the encryption keys, and test a full system restore before relying on the recovery copy.
CIT8524 retention sizing
Send the full-save size, daily changed data and retention schedule. Include how long a full restore can take and whether an off-site copy must be readable without the original appliance. We can turn those figures into disk capacity, expansion shelves and virtual-drive licences for the quote.
CIT8524 virtual tape library configuration qualifications
- The dedicated maximum rounds to 7.7 PB while the family comparison gives 7.72 PB.
Plan your CIT8524 virtual tape library configuration
- Identify the hardware. Send the complete model and serial number with drive labels, installed firmware and host adapter details.
- Check the backup job. Include the operating system, backup application and full-save size with the available backup and restore windows.
- Record retention and media. Include cartridge generations or disk retention, the key-management arrangement and the off-site recovery copy.
- Confirm installation. Record rack or floor space, rear service clearance and the existing power and cable connections.
CIT8524 virtual tape library technical references
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Parts and options for CIT8524 virtual tape library
Choose options by the exact installed model and assembly. Catalog numbers, order features and service parts retain their individual source context.
Disk and expansion
Match the exact assembly and interface to the installed system.
| Product | Description | Part numbers | Feature codes | Model note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base disk configuration | 24 bays / 440 TB published capacity | |||
| 60-bay expansion shelf | Up to 7 shelves; 444 total bays | |||
| 24-bay expansion alternative | Model-specific shelf configuration; confirm supported mix |
Host and offload options
Match the exact assembly and interface to the installed system.
| Product | Description | Part numbers | Feature codes | Model note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base connectivity | 2 x 10GBASE-T RJ45; 4 x USB 3.0; 6 feature slots | |||
| Fibre Channel option | 8 / 16 / 32 Gb family options; confirm model adapter | |||
| SAS option | 6 / 12 Gb family options; confirm model adapter | |||
| Physical tape offload | Supported external library and drives; connection-specific |
Licences and protection
Match the exact assembly and interface to the installed system.
| Product | Description | Part numbers | Feature codes | Model note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual tape base resources | 16 drives / 16 libraries / 50,000 virtual tapes | |||
| Encryption and replication | Optional AES-256 storage encryption and encrypted replication | |||
| Retention and cloud options | Optional retention locking and S3 / Azure export; scope the entitlement |
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Send us the installed model and the backup, restore or repair you need. We can match the drive, media and host connection before quoting the configuration.
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