Brand: HPE / HP · SKU: MSL8096 · MPN: Varies by specific configuration (e.g., AJ040A, AH218A, AU300A) · Category: Components
The HP StorageWorks MSL8096 Tape Library is designed to meet demanding data storage needs, including unattended backup, archive, and disaster recovery for medium to large businesses, workgroups, or remote offices. It offers up to 153.6 TB of compressed (2:1) storage capacity in an 8U form factor with a choice of LTO-4 or LTO-3 Ultrium Tape Drives. The library supports Fibre Channel, SCSI, and SAS interfaces. It features a standard bar code reader, eight 12-slot removable magazines, up to 15 configurable mail slots, a quarter VGA operator control panel, and web-based remote management. A second power supply can be added for enhanced system up-time. It supports partitioning, allowing different sections of the library to be presented as independent libraries to different hosts. Encryption capabilities (AES 256-bit) are available with LTO-4 drives.
| Magazines | Eight 12-slot removable magazines |
|---|---|
| Mail Slots | Up to 15 configurable mail slots |
| Form Factor | 8U |
| Reliability | 2 million Mean Swaps Between Failures (MSBF) |
| Drive Interfaces | Fibre Channel (FC), SCSI, SAS |
| Max Raw Capacity | Not explicitly stated for all configurations, but LTO-6 offered up to 240TB raw capacity in some listings |
| Management Interface | 10/100 Mbytes/second, RJ-45 connection, Https configurable, Web-based remote management |
| Max Compressed Capacity (2:1) | 153.6TB (with LTO-4) |
| Warranty | Varies by seller/configuration (e.g., 90 days, Three year warranty mentioned on specific listings) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Dimensions | 8U Form Factor |
The HP StorageWorks MSL8096 Tape Library provides high-capacity, high-reliability tape storage suitable for unattended backup, archive, and disaster recovery in medium to large business environments. It is rack-ready and features a robust design with options for redundant power and hardware encryption.
Yes, this HP StorageWorks MSL8096 Tape Library (MSL8096) is 100% genuine HPE / HP hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HP StorageWorks MSL8096 Tape Library includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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