HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library

Overview

The HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library is a scalable, modular data protection solution designed for small to mid-sized enterprises. It starts with a fully functional 3U base unit and can scale up to 48U, supporting up to 640 cartridge slots and 48 half-height LTO tape drives, offering a maximum compressed storage capacity of 28.8 PB. Ideal for long-term backup and archiving, it provides data encryption, WORM support, and remote management capabilities, ensuring a secure and cost-effective storage solution.

Key Features

• High Scalability: The MSL3040 Tape Library scales vertically from 40 to 640 cartridge slots, allowing businesses to expand storage capacity as needed without replacing the entire system.
• Modular Design: Starting with a 3U base unit, the library can be expanded up to 48U, supporting up to 48 half-height LTO tape drives, providing flexibility to meet growing data protection requirements.
• Advanced Security: Equipped with AES 256-bit encryption and supports Write Once, Read Many (WORM) functionality, safeguarding data against unauthorized access and ensuring compliance with data retention policies.
• Remote Management: Features HPE Command View for Tape Libraries (CVTL), enabling administrators to manage, configure, and monitor the tape library remotely via a browser-based interface.
• Investment Protection: Supports LTO-9, LTO-8, LTO-7, and LTO-6 drives, allowing businesses to reuse existing drives and upgrade as needed without additional licensing fees.

Specifications

• Drive Types Supported: LTO-9 Ultrium 45000, LTO-8 Ultrium 30750, LTO-7 Ultrium 15000, LTO-6 Ultrium 6250
• Host Interfaces: 12 Gb/s SAS (LTO-9), 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel (LTO-9), 6 Gb/s SAS (LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8)
• Maximum Capacity: Up to 28.8 PB (compressed 2.5:1)
• Cartridge Slots: 40 slots in the base module, expandable to 640 slots with additional modules
• Drive Slots: Up to 48 half-height LTO tape drives
• Encryption: AES 256-bit encryption
• Form Factor: 3U per module, scalable up to 48U
• Dimensions: 13.3 x 48.2 x 87.3 cm (HxWxD)
• Weight: Varies based on configuration
• Warranty: 1-year parts, 1-year labor, 1-year onsite support coverage