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HPE StoreEver MSL2024 and MSL4048 Tape Libraries
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HPE StoreEver MSL2024 and MSL4048 Tape Libraries
The HPE StoreEver MSL Tape Libraries meet demanding storage requirement of businesses needing unattended backup, disaster
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ormation. Prevent problems before they occur by proactively receiving notification if any library, drive or tape
media parameters fall below Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommended standards.
HPE StoreEver MSL2024 Tape Library
HPE StoreEver MSL4048 Tape Library
MSL Tape Library Family Comparison
MSL2024
MSL4048
Drive Technology Supported
LTO-8 Ultrium 30750
LTO-8 Ultrium 30750
Maximum Number of Drives
2
4
Maximum Capacity
(2.5:1 compression)
720TB (LTO-8, 24 slots)
1.44PB (LTO-8, 48 slots)
recovery, or archive capability. The MSL Libraries offer a broad choice of storage capacity and technology including LTO-8, LTOLTO-6 or LTO-5 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 data encryption options. MSL library
investment protection and uncertain data growth are easily managed within the MSL library portfolio. Quickly increase capacity
and/or performance with tool-free drive upgrades in the MSL2024 or 4048, or move tape drive kits to the MSL3040 or 6480 for
library scalability and additional enterprise class features. Proactively receive detailed information about your MSL libraries with
TapeAssure Advanced. Information about the library, drives, and media are all monitored for utilization, operational performance,
and life and health inf
LTO-7 Ultrium 15000
LTO-6 Ultrium 6250
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
LTO-7 Ultrium 15000
LTO-6 Ultrium 6250
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
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Maximum Data Transfer
(Native)
2.16 TB/hr (2 LTO-8 drives)
4.32 TB/hr (4 LTO-8 drives)
Drive Interface
8 Gb Native Fibre Channel
6 Gb/sec SAS
8 Gb Native Fibre Channel
6 Gb/sec SAS
Key Features
• Exceptional storage density: 720 TB with MSL2024, 1.44 PB with an MSL4048(2.5:1
drives and media with TapeAssure Advanced.
HPE Command View for
HPE Command View for Tape Libraries Software (CVTL) is a single pane of glass management
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TapeAssure Advanced
The HPE StoreEver MSL2024 & MSL4048 Tape Libraries are available with HPE StoreEver
utilization of tape drives and cartridges.
compression using LTO-8 tape cartridges)
• Easy-to-use web-based remote management
• Integrated bar code reader
• Tool-free tape drive upgrades
• Leverage tape drives in an MSL2024 or 4048 into an MSL3040 or 6480 for investment
protection.
• Customer upgradeable redundant power supply in the MSL4048.
• Multiple interface choices available (FC or SAS)
• 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
• Achieve the highest level of encryption security to secure confidential business information
while meeting compliance guidelines with the HPE 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit or KMIP 1.2
Encryption Key Manager License.
• Proactively monitor utilization, operational performance, and overall life and health of the
Tape Libraries
platform which allows users to manage, monitor and configure all of their tape libraries through a
single console. It saves time by performing daily management and troubleshooting tasks from one
location. CVTL also provides remote management, diagnostics and configuration for all HPE StoreEver
Autoloaders & MSL Tape Libraries from across the room or across the globe.
Key features include:
• View health summaries for the entire library environment
• View library & autoloader utilization by slots, media, and drives
• Search for media by barcode label
• Upgrade firmware for all libraries in an entire library environment
• View persistent event logs & drive support tickets for an entire library environment
Command View for Tape Libraries is also the centralized location for TapeAssure Advance.
HPE StoreEver Command View for Tape Libraries can be downloaded for free from:
http://www.hpe.com/storage/downloads/cvtl
More information on Command View for Tape Libraries is available
at:
TapeAssure Advanced - analytics software with automated, predictive monitoring of health and
performance of tape drives and cartridges. TapeAssure Advanced reporting and analysis allows users
to get the most out of their investment by knowing how their library is being used. HPE StoreEver
TapeAssure Advanced Software is fully integrated with HPE StoreEver Command View for Tape
Libraries to provide an intuitive, easy to use dashboard for analysis of performance, health and
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likelihood of bottlenecks, failures and load balancing issues in the tape library environment. Analysis of
required for each tape library.
Easy Installation
The MSL Tape Libraries are shipped as a rack-ready unit. The rack mount hardware included with the
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Partitioning
The MSL Tape Libraries now include the ability to be configured as a partitioned library. MSL Libraries
utilization of the MSL library.
LTO-7 Type M media
The MSL2024 & MSL4048 Tape Libraries support LTO-7 Type M media. This is the ability of an
by an automation barcode
and partitioning enabling LTFS. LTO-7 Type M media is not supported on WORM cartridges.
Proven Reliability
With a rating of 2,000,000 robot load/unload cycles, the MSL Tape Libraries provides necessary high
performance, reduces mechanical wear on the tape drive and extends tape life.
Disaster Recovery and
Removable media also has the advantage that data is held 'offline' which means that archive data on
data encryption features help organizations to comply with increased data security regulations
Data Encryption
The HPE MSL Tape Libraries offers multiple options for data encryption, depending on the
requirements for policy, regulation, compliance, and centralized key management.
TapeAssure Advanced analytics features makes use of predictive forecasting to anticipate the
drive/tape utilization helps users to understand available capacity and performance which helps to
plan ahead.
For more information about TapeAssure Advanced, please
visit http://www.hpe.com/storage/tapeassure
NOTE: HPE StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced Software is licensed by tape library; one license is
library allows installation in a variety of HPE racks. For more information on the HPE rack offerings,
please see the following URL:
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
LTO-8 drive to write 9 TB (native) on a brand new LTO-7 cartridge instead of 6 TB (native) as
specified by the LTO-7 format. LTO-7 Type M cartridges will be designated
label ending with the last 2 characters “M8”. A standard 6TB LTO-7 cartridge is indicated with an
automation barcode label ending in “L7”. An LTO-8 cartridge has a capacity of 12 TB (native), and
is indicated with an automation barcode label ending in “L8”.
Only unused LTO-7 cartridges may be initialized as LTO-7 Type M. Once a cartridge is initialized as
Type M, it may not be changed back to a 6TB LTO-7 cartridge. Also, an LTO-7 Type M cartridge can
only be written and read in an LTO-8 drive; LTO-7 drives are not capable of reading LTO-7 Type M
cartridges.
LTO-7 Type M media supports existing LTO format features including data compression, encryption
reliability for today's demanding environment. To improve reliability and longevity, all HPE 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
Security
tape has the additional level of protection from the threats to on-line data from viruses, hackers and
cyber-attacks. LTO-8, 7 and 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
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enabled encryption solution that greatly
keys and security operations.
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Serviceability
Modular in design, the MSL Tape Libraries has easily replaceable components minimizing the Mean-
Repair on the unit. Replaceable components include the tape drive, the magazines, the power
(L&TT) provides easy access to the MSL
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LTO Ultrium Technology
HPE LTO (Linear Tape Open) Ultrium Tape Drives use best of breed technology. By taking the best
Ultrium Tape Drives can be interchanged directly with Ultrium Tape Drives from other
Data Rate Matching
Data Rate Matching combines sophisticated buffer management with variable tape drive motor speeds
• HPE 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit
The HPE 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit provides a libraryenhances data privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of your critical business data while supporting
compliance requirements. While there are a wide range of encryption solutions available, the HPE
1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit is intended to be an easy and affordable library-enabled solution for
small businesses.
The encryption kit includes two USB key server tokens, product documentation, and firmware
support. One encryption kit is needed per library and it must be physically accessible so that the
USB token can be inserted into the automation device. The second token will be used as a backup
token, in case the first one is lost or damaged. The USB key server token will plug into the USB
port in the library and will generate and maintain encryption keys for the LTO-4 and later
generation drives. The USB key server token uses a hardware random number generator,
password authentication, and digital envelopes for strong encryption
The encryption kit provides a self-contained solution for autoloaders and MSL libraries with no
additional software, PCs, or servers required or involved.
• KMIP
To meet requirements for larger scale encryption key managers, the HPE MSL Tape Libraries
supports KMIP 1.2 compliant key managers. With the purchase of the KMIP Encryption License,
the 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and MSL libraries will be able to request encryption keys from KMIP
1.2 compliant key managers, for data encryption and key management.
For more information on all supported key management servers, please
visit:
Time-tosupply and the controller board. HPE Library and Tape Tools
error log, generates support tickets, and enables firmware downloads. L&TT can be downloaded for
free at:
features from other tape technologies and combining them into a single new technology, Ultrium tape
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drives are in a league of their own. LTO technology is an open industry standard format; thus data
written on HPE
vendors.
HPE LTO tape drives and automation products are founded on the LTO open standard and adhere to
the published twelve-generation LTO format roadmap..
The LTO standard for backward compatibility up to generation seven is to write back one generation
and read back two generations. Eighth-generation LTO Ultrium drives read and write LTO -7 and
LTO-8 media.
As part of the LTO open standard, all HPE tape drives and media offer the same standards of
compatibility with tape drives and media manufactured by other LTO vendors.
to match the tape drive transfer rate to the host output. This feature ensures that the tape drive
continues to stream data regardless of the environment, and brings three big advantages:
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• It optimizes performance and maximizes overall efficiency, allowing the drive to respond
It minimizes rewinding and repositioning of the tape, significantly reducing physical wear and
LTO Ultrium Tape Drive
ATS data transfer rate range (native)
HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30750
101 to 300 MB/s
HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15000
101 to 300 MB/s
HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6250
54 to 160 MB/s
HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
47 to 140 MB/s
HPE Ultrium WORM
Critical to the success of data retention policies in highly regulated environments is the ability to store
Two distinctive tape cartridges to easily distinguish and manage both rewriteable and WORM
insertion into the tape drive
Micro Focus Data
Micro Focus Data Protector software automates high performance backup and recovery, from disk or
other heterogeneous storage infrastructures. Data Protector software fully integrates with the Hewlett
immediately to any data speed changes from the host.
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increasing reliability.
• It minimizes the power requirements for the drive by reducing the number of repositions
needed.
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.
Every generation of LTO Ultrium since LTO-3 tape drives feature the ability to archive and store data
in a read-only, 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, LTO Ultrium provides the ability to archive large amounts of data for periods of up to 30
years in a secure, untampered state. Ultrium tape drives include support for both rewritable and
WORM media providing for a secure, long-term archiving solution into any data protection strategy.
LTO Ultrium WORM provides the following advantages:
• A single drive to support all backup and archiving needs
•
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 HPE 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 later
generation Ultrium products
NOTE: While all HPE LTO-3 and later generations 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-HPE 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
Protector software
tape, over unlimited distances, to enable 24x7x365 business continuity and improve IT resource
utilization. Data Protector software responds to the pressure for lower IT costs and greater operational
efficiency, 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
Hewlett Packard Enterprise market-leading line of disk and tape family of products, as well as with
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Packard Enterprise management solutions, allowing managing data protection as an essential element
Data Protector software simplifies the use of complex backup and recovery procedures with the fastest
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
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HPE Library and Tape
The MSL2024 & MSL4048 Tape Libraries are supported with HPE Library and Tape Tools (L&TT).
mailing test results and support tickets. HPE Support will require the
For more information on L&TT, please visit: http://www.hpe.com/support/tapetools.
HPE Storage Media
Hewlett Packard Enterprise branded Linear Tape Open (LTO) Ultrium cartridges are designed,
reliability for backing up, archiving and restoring your
data. We continuously monitor the quality of our branded tapes using what we believe is the industry’s
Factory Express
HPE Factory Express offers configuration, customization, integration and deployment services for HPE
ers service packages for simple configuration,
such as image loading, asset tagging, and custom packaging. Hewlett Packard Enterprise products
of an overall IT service.
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
single server environments to the largest distributed enterprise infrastructures.
For further information, please visit our web page at:
Tools
L&TT is a free diagnostic tool for all of HPE’s tape storage products. This robust diagnostic tool is
designed for both the experienced professional and the untrained administrator, and it allows
customers to verify the installation, ensure product reliability, perform diagnostics and achieve faster
resolution of tape device issues. L&TT performs firmware upgrades, verification of device operation,
failure analysis and a range of utility functions. Performance tools assist in troubleshooting issues and
system configuration checks warn of common host issues. It also provides seamless integration with
HPE support by generating and euse of L&TT to troubleshoot most device issues, so it is recommended that a support ticket is pulled
and the device assessment test is run before calling.
HPE Library & Tape Tools can be downloaded from the following location:
http://www.hpe.com/storage/downloads/tapetools
manufactured and tested to provide outstanding
most comprehensive and forensic specification for quality and reliability. Using real life conditions and
both Hewlett Packard Enterprise and non-HPE drives, we supplement extensive in-process QA
parametric testing with ongoing drive based scrutiny, to make sure performance is excellent for any
combination of device, duty cycle and environment.
Because HPE is a leading supplier of both LTO tape devices and media, we have the ability to recreate many different scenarios mirroring how customers use their cartridges. And many of HPE’s
protocols are either unique in nature or scale, such as the HPE ‘Green Tape’, and HPE ‘Environmental
Interchange’ tests, or far surpass industry standards, for example, HPE’s ‘Locate/Rewind/Append’
test. Since the beginning of 2016, almost 700 million meters of media have been pulled and over 40
million gigabytes of data have been written in HPE’s demanding GTT protocol. All of these ongoing
tests are intended to ensure HPE LTO Ultrium media is the most reliable you can find. Your best
choice for ease of support and maximum dependability is to use HPE-branded Ultrium cartridges at all
times.
Portfolio for Servers and
Storage
servers and storage products. Customers can choose how their factory solutions are built, tested,
integrated, shipped and deployed. Customization must comply with all relevant product specifications
and factory supported configurations. Factory Express off
racking, installation, complex configuration and design services as well as individual factory services,
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supported through Factory Express include a wide array of servers and storage: HPE Integrity, HPE
Compatibility
HPE's extensive compatibility testing program assures that your HPE MSL Tape Libraries work with
. The MSL
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ProLiant, HPE ProLiant Server Blades, HPE BladeSystem, and HPE 9000 servers as well as MSA,
VA7xxx, EVA, and XP disk arrays, rackable tape libraries and configurable network switches.
Type of service support varies by platform and product family. For more information on Factory
Express services for your specific server model or storage device please contact your sales
representative or go to:
leading servers, operating systems, and backup applications - and not just those sold by HPE
libraries work seamlessly in many environments, making them especially suitable if you have a mixed
system environment. For the latest list of servers, workstations, operating systems, and backup
software that support the MSL tape libraries, check the HPE Data Agile DAPR Compatibility Matrix
(Formerly EBS) at:
http://www.hpe.com/info/factoryexpress.
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