HP StoreEver MSL2024, StoreEver MSL4048, StoreEver MSL8048, StoreEver MSL8096 Quickspecs
The HP StoreEver MSL Tape Libraries meet demanding storage requirement of businesses needing unattended backup, disaster
recovery, or archive capability. The MSL Libraries offer a broad choice of storage capacity and interfaces with LTO-6, LTO-5, LTO-4, or
LTO-3 Ultrium tape drives. Web-based remote management makes the MSL Libraries easily managed from across the room or across
the globe, eliminating the need for remote office IT staff. Quickly and simply manage the tape media both in and out of the library with
the standard bar code reader, configurable mail slots, and multiple 12-slot removable magazines. If a tape were lost or stolen, protect
important business data from unauthorized access with the library-based encryption option. Library investment and uncertain data
growth are easily managed with MSL accessory kits. Quickly increase capacity and/or performance with tool-free drive upgrades, slot
license capacity upgrades, or library expandability. Now with TapeAssure to monitor drive and media utilization, monitor operational
performance, report life and health information as well as provide notifications of drive and tape parameters that fall below HP
recommended standards
HP StoreEver MSL2024 Tape Library
HP StoreEver MSL4048 Tape Library
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HP StoreEver MSL8048/8096 Tape Library
What's New
LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 half-height SAS and FC tape drives and LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 tape media are now available in the MSL tape
library family, improving performance by 44% and more than doubling the storage capacity of the MSL Libraries.
Key Features
Exceptional storage density from 4.8 TB (2024) up to 600 TB of compressed capacity (2.5:1) in 8096
Achieve up to 900 TB of storage capacity with the MSL Library Extender Kit
Easy-to-use web-based remote management
Integrated bar code reader
Tool-free tape drive upgrades
Customer upgradeable redundant power supply in the MSL 4048, 8048, or 8096 libraries.
Multiple interface choices available (FC, SAS, or SCSI)
Removable magazines with user-configurable mail slots
Easy-to-enable AES 256-bit embedded hardware encryption with compression
Extensive OS and software compatibility testing
Proven high reliability
Proactive drive and media health and operational performance reporting with TapeAssure.
Achieve the highest level of encryption security to secure confidential business information while
meeting compliance guidelines with the HP 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit.
Proactively monitor utilization, operational performance, and overall life and health of the drives
and media with TapeAssure.
Leverage library investment to upgrade to higher performance and capacity points using the MSL
Library Extender.
Grow library capacity without adding additional hardware with the MSL8048 slot license upgrade
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option. Quick, easy, and affordable capacity growth.
Family Comparison
MSL2024 MSL4048
MSL8048/8096
Drive Technology
LTO-6 Ultrium 6250
LTO-5 Ultrium 3280
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
LTO-4 Ultrium 1840
LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
LTO-3 Ultrium 920
LTO-6 Ultrium 6250
LTO-5 Ultrium 3280
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
LTO-4 Ultrium 1840
LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
LTO-3 Ultrium 920
LTO-6 Ultrium 6250
LTO-5 Ultrium 3280
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
LTO-4 Ultrium 1840
LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
Maximum Number of Drives
1 (Ultrium 3280, 1840)
2 (Ultrium 6250, 3000, 1760,
920)
2 (Ultrium 3280, 1840)
4 (Ultrium 6250, 3000, 1760,
920)
4
(Ultrium 6250, 3280, 3000,
1840, 1760)
Maximum Capacity
(2.5:1 compression)
150 TB (LTO-6) 300 TB (LTO-6)
600 TB (LTO-6, 96 slots)
300 TB (LTO-6, 48 slots)
Maximum Capacity
(2:1 compression)
72 TB (LTO-5)
38.4 TB (LTO-4)
19.2 TB (LTO-3)
144 TB (LTO-5)
76.8 TB (LTO-4)
38.4 TB (LTO-3)
288 TB (LTO-5, 96 slots)
153.6 TB (LTO-4, 96 slots)
76.8 TB (LTO-3, 96 slots)
144 TB (LTO-5, 48 slots)
76.8 TB (LTO-4, 48 slots)
38.4 TB (LTO-3, 48 slots
Maximum Data Transfer
(2.5:1 compression)
1.4 TB/hr (one 6250) 1.4 TB/hr (one 6250)
2.8 TB/h4 (two 6250)
2.8 TB/hr (two 6250)
4.8 TB/hr (four 6250)
Maximum Data Transfer
(2:1 compression)
1 TB/hr (one 3280/3000)
864 GB/hr (one 1840)
576 GB/hr (one 1760)
864 GB/hr (two 920
1.0 TB/hr (one 3280)
2.0 TB/hr (two 3000)
864 GB/hr (one 1840)
1.7 TB/hr (two 1840)
1.1 TB/hr (two 1760)
432 GB/hr (one 920)
864 GB/hr (two 920)
2.0 TB/hr (two 3280/3000)
4.0 TB/hr (four 3280/3000)
1.7 TB/hr (two 1840)
3.4 TB/hr (four 1840)
1.1 TB/hr (two 1760)
Drive Interface
8 Gb Native Fibre Channel
(LTO 6, 5)
4 Gb Native Fibre Channel
(LTO 6, 5, 4, 3)
6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO 6, 5)
3 Gb/sec SAS (LTO 6, 5, 4, 3)
Ultra320 LVD SCSI (LTO 4, 3)
8 Gb Native Fibre Channel
(LTO 6, 5)
4 Gb Native Fibre Channel
(LTO 6, 5, 4, 3)
6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO 6, 5)
3 Gb/sec SAS (LTO 6, 5, 4, 3)
Ultra320 LVD SCSI (LTO 4, 3)
8 Gb Native Fibre Channel
(LTO 6, 5)
4 Gb Native Fibre Channel
(LTO 6, 5, 4, 3)
6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO 6, 5)
3 Gb/sec SAS (LTO 6, 5, 4, 3)
Ultra320 LVD SCSI (LTO 4, 3)
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Manageability
The MSL Tape Libraries come with web-based remote manageability so they can be easily monitored and
managed from across the room or across the globe. Functions included in the management tool include:
Status information on the drive and system
System configuration operations and reporting
System error and status logs
Library and drive firmware upgrade capabilities
Diagnostic tests and information
Cartridge movement for maintenance and management purposes
Cleaning cartridge support
Security and access control
SNMP support for IP communication
Partitioning and Encryption management
HTTPS capable
IPv6 and IPv4 network protocol support
TapeAssure
HP TapeAssure makes managing, optimizing and archiving on the HP MSL 2024, 4040, 8048 or 8096
libraries faster and easier. TapeAssure provides comprehensive summaries and detailed information about
the status, performance, utilization, and health of all tape drives and tapes for HP MSL libraries.
TapeAssure utilization and performance reporting features allow you to optimize the use of your existing
HP MSL tape libraries to make informed purchasing decisions if an increase in capacity is needed. With
TapeAssure data you can:
Modify backup schedules to make best use of the drives and tapes available and evenly distribute
their workload
Predict and prevent failures through early warnings and recommended service actions
Determine if each drive and each tape is experiencing a high (or low) rate of usage
Know when to retire tapes
Find out the compression ratios actually achieved
TapeAssure health reports and alerts give you peace of mind knowing the condition of the drives, the
tapes and the data on each tape. TapeAssure monitors every backup to ensure the highest standards of
reliability, sends alerts when these standards are not met, and ensures that you can maintain the drives
and tapes used in an archive environment to have the highest integrity.
TapeAssure builds a database of drive and tape history information that you can export as .CSV (commaseparated-value) files and import into Excel or other tools to create pivot-charts, pie charts and bar charts
for graphical presentation or further analysis. This data can be automatically exported on a schedule or on
demand and written to a local or network drive where analysis scripts can also be run.
TapeAssure real time alerts notify instantly if drive and data quality standards are not being achieved:
In-depth analysis pinpoints if drive, tape or data characteristics fall below HP backup and archiving
standards
View alerts and statistics is real-time in the Command View TL GUI
NOTE:
an alert does not imply that a failure has occurred as HP backup and archiving standards are very
high. This allows you to treat many of the alerts as predictive and to follow up on the recommended
service actions at a time that is least disruptive.
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Easy Installation
The MSL Tape Libraries are shipped as a rack-ready unit. The rack mount hardware included with the
library allows installation in a variety of HP racks. For more information on the HP rack offerings, please
see the following URL:
http://h18004.ww1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/rackandpower.html
Ease of use with LTFS and
HP StoreOpen
LTFS and HP StoreOpen provide a self-describing file system on a HP LTO cartridge, which enables the
combined archiving benefits of application independence, transportability, and protection from
obsolescence.
Partitioning
The MSL Tape Libraries now include the ability to be configured as a partitioned library. Most MSL Libraries
may be configured with up to one partition per drive; four partitions if four drives are installed. Partitioning
allows each partitioned library to be presented to the host as an independent library, separate from other
partitions in the library. Hosts for each partition own independent sets of media and can use ISV software
that is different from the other partitions allowing maximum flexibility and utilization of the MSL library.
NOTE:
The MSL 8048 can only be partitioned into a maximum of two partitions, while the MSL8096 can be
partitioned into four partitions.
Proven Reliability
With a rating of 2,000,000 robot load/unload cycles, the MSL Tape Libraries provides necessary high
reliability for today's demanding environment. To improve reliability and longevity, all HP Ultrium
products feature Data Rate Matching (DRM). This allows the tape drive to dynamically and continuously
adjust the speed of the drive, to match the speed of the host or network. This increases performance,
reduces mechanical wear on the tape drive and extends tape life.
Longevity
Organizations need to be confident that their data in archive is still there when they need it. LTO tape
media is specified with a 30 year shelf life in normal ambient conditions.
Disaster Recovery and
Security
Removable media also has the advantage that data is held 'offline' which means that archive data on tape
has the additional level of protection from the threats to on-line data from viruses, hackers and cyberattacks. LTO-6 Ultrium tape drives include hardware based data encryption to prevent unauthorized
access to data at rest and cartridges are available with write-once-read-many (WORM) capability to
prevent accidental overwriting of data archived on the tape. Both WORM and hardware data encryption
features help organizations to comply with increased data security regulations
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Data Encryption
The HP 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit provides a library-enabled encryption solution providing data
privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of your critical business data while supporting compliance
requirements. The HP 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit is an easy and affordable library-enabled encryption
solution for small businesses.
Protect the confidentiality and integrity of your data
:
The encryption kit includes two USB key server tokens, product documentation, and firmware support.
One encryption kit is needed per library or autoloader. One USB key server token is installed in the USB
port of the library to enable encryption. The token must remain in the tape library or tape autoloader
while encryption is enabled. The USB key server token generates and stores keys for the LTO-6, LTO-5
or LTO-4 Ultrium drives. The USB key server token uses a hardware random number generator, a
cryptographic module running on FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated hardware, password authentication, and
digital envelopes for strong encryption keys and security operations. A second USB key server token is
provided in the kit to be used as a backup token which can be stored in a secure location. The keys are
transferred securely token-to-token for backup or export, with no exposure to insecure PCs, servers, or
networks. An option is also provided to save the token contents to a secure file. You may now also save
the most recently added keys on the token to a file to enable you to seed new tokens with keys from
other tokens. The encryption kit provides a self-contained solution for MSL libraries with no additional
software, PCs, or servers required or involved.
Protect IT resources and meet compliance requirements
:
With the HP 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit, users can enable or disable encryption, configure and manage
the USB key server tokens, restore encrypted data, as well as a variety of other tasks. In addition, the
LTO-6, LTO-5 and LTO-4 Ultrium tape drives use the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with the
longest and most secure keys -- 256 bits. AES-256 encryption is implemented using the Galois Counter
Mode (GCM). This method adds Message Authentication Codes to ensure the integrity as well as privacy
of the backup data stored on tape. The HPLTO-6, LTO-5 and LTO-4 Ultrium Tape Drives are designed to
be compliant with the standard for tape media security (IEEE 1619.1).
Slot license upgrade
Leverage the MSL8048 library investment to address both current and future data requirements with the
MSL 48 to 96 slot license upgrade option. Using all the same features of the MSL8096, the MSL8048 will
ship with 96 slots physically installed but only 48 are usable, until you decide you need more. As your data
grows, simply enable the remaining 48 slots with a slot license upgrade.
The MSL8048 will ship with the four left 12-slot magazines enabled and ready for use, including 3 mail
slots. Once additional slots are needed, the library will need the MSL 48 to 96 slot license upgrade (product
# TA739A) to quickly and easily double capacity from 48 to 96 slots. The slot license upgrade entitlement
certificate will direct you to the HP Webware site for access to your license key. Insert the license key into
the library GUI interface and the remaining four right 12-slot magazines, with additional mail slot
capability, will now be enabled for use. No reconfiguring a rack or installing new hardware. In addition,
once all 96 slots have been enabled, additional capacity and performance can be added using the MSL
Library Extender. The HP MSL8048 makes capacity growth easy, quick, and affordable.
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Library Extender
Leverage the investment in your MSL Library, now or in the future, to increase both capacity and
performance as data needs change. The HP MSL Library Extender Kit can be used to connect two MSL
libraries to create one larger, logical library. The stacked libraries appear to the host as a single library. The
Extender Kit can be used with MSL2024, 4048, or 8096 libraries and is compatible with both new and
currently installed libraries. The Extender Kit is customer installable in under 60 minutes.
The Library Extender occupies the lowest half-height drive bay in the top library and the upper half-height
drive bay of the lower library. No additional external power or communication cabling is necessary. The
upper Library (MSL4048 or MSL8096) controls the extended library. Any drive in the extended library may
host the library interface. Only the operator control panel (OCP), USB port, and Ethernet connection of the
upper library are used in the extended mode.
The Library Extender Kit does not support combining two MSL2024 or two MSL8096 libraries. The Extended
Library will not support partitioning.
Possible configurations include:
Extended Library Configurations
Slot Numbers (without mail slots enabled)
Lower Library
Master Library
Lower Library
Master Library
MSL2024 MSL4048
1-24
25-72
MSL4048 MSL4048
1-48
49-96
MSL2024 MSL8096
*
1-24
25-120
MSL4048 MSL8096
*
1-48
49-144
*In configurations with an 8U library, the 8U must always be the top library
NOTE:
An MSL8048 must have all 96 slots enabled before using the Library Extender. Once all 96 slots are
usable, configurations are the same as the MSL8096.
Serviceability
Modular in design, the MSL Tape Libraries has easily replaceable components minimizing the Mean-Timeto-Repair on the unit. Replaceable components include the tape drive, the magazines, the power supply
and the controller board. HP Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) provides easy access to the MSL error log,
generates support tickets, and enables firmware downloads. L&TT can be downloaded for free at:
http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools
.
LTO Ultrium Technology
HP LTO (Linear Tape Open) Ultrium Tape Drives use best of breed technology. By taking the best features
from other tape technologies and combining them into a single new technology, Ultrium tape drives are in
a league of their own. Inclusion of innovative features such as Adaptive Tape Speed (ATS) ensure that
Ultrium drives can meet the performance and reliability demands of a library environment. LTO technology
is an open industry standard format; thus data written on HP Ultrium Tape Drives can be interchanged
directly with Ultrium Tape Drives from other vendors.
Investment protection
HP LTO tape drives and automation products are founded on the LTO open standard and adhere to the
published LTO format roadmap to generation 8 at 32TB of compressed capacity per cartridge by
Generation 8. With in-built two generation backwards compatibility, LTO customers can be assured of
investment protection.
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Data Rate Matching
Data Rate Matching combines sophisticated buffer management with HP's exclusive variable Adaptive
Tape Speed technology, to allow the tape drive to match its transfer rate to the host speed dynamically
and continuously across the wide range of transfer rates. This feature ensures that the tape drive
continues to stream data regardless of the environment, and brings two big advantages:
It optimizes backup performance and maximizes overall efficiency allowing the drive to respond
immediately to any speed changes from the host
It minimizes rewinding and repositioning of the tape, significantly reducing physical wear and
increasing reliability
It minimizes the power requirements for the drive by reducing the number of repositions needed
LTO Ultrium Tape Drive
ATS data transfer rate range (native)
HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6250
54 to 160 MB/s
HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3280/3000
47 to 140 MB/s
HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1840
40 to 120 MB/s
HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
35 to 80 MB/s
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 920
26 to 60 MB/s
HP Ultrium WORM
Critical to the success of data retention policies in highly regulated environments is the ability to store and
manage data in an unalterable state. Following stringent guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies such
as the SEC and HIPPA, IT organizations must now integrate new solutions and policies that can verify the
integrity of stored data for periods that can extend well beyond seven years.
The LTO-6, LTO-5, LTO-4 Ultrium and LTO-3 Ultrium tape drives features the ability to archive and store
data in a non-rewriteable format that meets the most stringent regulatory guidelines. Using a combination
of integrated fail-safe features in the drive firmware, cartridge memory, and tape formatting, the tape
drives can archive large amounts of data for periods of up to 30 years in a secure, untampered state. Since
all LTO-6, LTO-5, LTO-4 and LTO-3 Ultrium tape drives include support for both rewritable and WORM
media, IT organizations can now easily integrate a secure, long-term archiving solution into their current
data protection strategy. As compared to other technologies that feature support for WORM storage, the
tape drives offer the advantages of:
A single drive to support all backup and archiving needs
Two distinctive tape cartridges to easily distinguish and manage both rewriteable and WORM data
cartridges
A specially designed WORM data cartridge with multiple integrated fail-safe features to prevent
accidental or intentional overwriting of data
High-capacity, low-cost HP WORM media that can store up to 6.25 TB (2.5:1 compression) of data on
a single data cartridge
Support from many backup and archiving software vendors, providing the most comprehensive and
mainstream support in the industry
The LTO open standard that offers greater choice and compatibility across all third- and fourthgeneration Ultrium products
NOTE:
While all HP LTO-6, LTO-5, LTO-4, and LTO-3 Ultrium tape drives support LTO Ultrium WORM media,
some LTO Ultrium tape drives from other manufacturers may not include read and write support for LTO
Ultrium WORM media. For non-HP LTO Ultrium tape drives, please check the manufacturers' specifications
to ensure this support is provided if you are using your WORM media. If WORM support is not provided, the
drive will eject the WORM tape cartridge immediately upon insertion into to the tape drive
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Included backup and
recovery software
The MSL2024 and MSL4048 tape libraries include the option to download Barracuda's (BN) Yosemite
Server Backup Basic software free-of-cost . It is an easy-to-use backup and recovery application that is
installed in minutes and includes all the features needed to protect a single machine by backup to a HP
tape product. Yosemite Server Backup Basic software includes pre-defined and customizable media
rotation schemes so you can define when you backup and how long your backups are retained, while easily
managing your data cartridges. Using the included software you can easily backup a single Windows or
Linux to a single drive MSL tape library.
For more information please visit:
www.barracudaware.com/ysbbasic
HP Data Protector
software
HP Data Protector software automates high performance backup and recovery, from disk or tape, over
unlimited distances, to enable 24x7 business continuity and improve IT resource utilization. Data Protector
software responds to the pressure for lower IT costs and greater operational efficiency by offering
acquisition and deployment costs which are 30 - 70 % less than competition. The license model is very
simple and easy to understand, helping to reduce complexity. Extensive scalability and features for
continuous backup and recovery operations enable growth with a single product. A superb solution, no
other software can integrate better with the HP market-leading line of disk and tape family of products, as
well as with other heterogeneous storage infrastructures. As an integral component of the fast-growing
HP software portfolio, which includes storage resource management, archiving, replication, and device
management software, Data Protector software also fully integrates with the HP management solutions,
allowing managing data protection as an essential element of an overall IT service. This solution offers the
unique advantage of being able to source hardware, software, and award winning service offerings from a
single, trusted source.
Data Protector software simplifies the use of complex backup and recovery procedures with the fastest
installation, automated routine tasks, and easy-to-use features. The centralized multi-site management
easily allows implementing multi-site changes, adapting in real time to changing business requirements.
Appropriate for medium and large companies in any industry, Data Protector software is the ideal solution
to reduce IT costs and complexity while remaining reliable and scalable to grow from single server
environments to the largest distributed enterprise infrastructures.
If you are using HP Data Protector software with your MSL8048 or MSL8096 tape library, a FREE 61-250
slot License-to-Use entitlement certificate is included in the box.
For further information, please visit our web page at:
http://www.hp.com/go/dataprotector
Linear Tape File System
(LTFS)
HP LTFS makes tape self-describing, file-based, and easy-to-use, it also provides users with the ability to
use standard file operations on tape media for accessing, managing and sharing files with an interface that
behaves just like a hard disk. In addition, LTFS provides the ability to share data across platforms, as you
would with a USB drive or memory stick. Simply load a tape into the drive, mount it into the file system,
and it becomes visible as a disk. For more information, including user guide, downloads and compatibility,
visit:
http://www.hp.com/go/ltfs
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