Features and Benefits
Greater value – capacities up to 153.6 TB* with HP LTO-4 Ultrium, MSL Tape Libraries pack the maximum amount of storage into the minimum amount of space.
Data security – to greatly enhance data privacy, the HP StorageWorks MSL Tape Libraries are available with LTO-4 Ultrium hardware encrypting tape drives for secure, high-performance backup. HP also offers an HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 and MSL LTO-4 Encryption Kit designed as an affordable, easy to use, self- contained encryption solution for MSL libraries.
Manageability – the integrated web-based management capability allows an IT administrator to control and troubleshoot the device remotely, eliminating costly onsite IT resources at remote offices.
Ease of use – all tape libraries include a standard bar code reader to provide faster inventory times and to facilitate tracking of media. The removable 12-slot magazines, two in the MSL2024, four in the MSL4048 and eight in the MSL8096, enable bulk loading of media and also provide a convenient bulk storage unit for moving media off-site. For dedicated import/export of media cartridges, each library includes user enabled mail slots.
Reduced installation time – the MSL2024, MSL4048 and MSL8096 Tape Libraries are delivered as rack- ready for quick installation in a standard 19" rack; a rack kit is included in the box. A separate rack-to tabletop conversion kit is available to purchase for the MSL2024 and MSL4048 allowing these libraries to be configured for a desktop environment.
Agility in storage and movement of data – each autoloader includes a user-configurable mail slot for the import/export of media cartridges. The autoloader includes two removable 4-slot magazines for bulk loading of media and also provides a convenient bulk storage unit for moving media off-site. A standard bar code reader provides faster inventory times and facilitates tracking of media.
Investment protection – benefit from a straight-forward upgrade path as your storage capacity and performance needs grow. Tool-free next generation tape drive upgrade kits allow the latest HP Storage Works LTO Ultrium Tape Drives to be added to your library as they become available. A choice of SCSI, FC and SAS tape drive interfaces provide flexible options for installing the library in a SCSI, SAN or SAS environment.
High reliability – HP MSL Tape Libraries provide peace of mind with over 2 million mean swaps between failure. The HP MSL4048 and MSL8096 provide all the reliability features expected with larger tape libraries including a user-installable optional second power supply.
Partitioning – each MSL Tape Library may be partitioned with up to one partition per drive with each partition appearing as an independent library to the host.
The host for each partition may own independent sets of media and utilise different backup application software for maximum flexibility.
Extensive compatibility testing – HP MSL Tape Libraries are supported on a broad range of industry leading servers, operating systems and backup software.
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* Assumes 2:1 data compression ratio
