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HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library

The highly scalable HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library provides small to mid-sized organizations with flexibility for long-term

records, video surveillance files or for business compliance.

HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library

21U Rack with 6 Expansion Modules

What's New

• New MSL3040 tape library with support for LTO-8, LTO-7 and LTO-6 FC and SAS drive upgrade kits and media

• MSL3040 now supports LTO-7 Type M media

data protection and retention of data storage assets. With its modular design and ability to reuse existing HPE MSL LTO upgrade drive kits, you can cost-effectively store up to 8.16 PB compressed with LTO-8 media. The HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library offers exceptional enterprise features and functionality as standard providing advanced security features and reliability. It

delivers a tape storage solution that addresses backup and long-term data management challenges such as storing medical

Industry leading scalability - from 32-slot Base Library Module to 272 slots in a

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Key Features

• High scalability - pay as you grow with the fast, non-disruptive addition of Expansion Modules

Tape Libraries can repurpose their

o Achieve higher levels of availability with data path failover and control path failover.

MSL3040

Drive Technology Supported

LTO-8 Ultrium 30750

LTO-6 Ultrium 6250

Maximum Number of Drives

21 HH

Maximum Capacity (2.5:1 compression)

960 TB (LTO-8, 32 slots)

Maximum Data Transfer (Native)

22.5 TB/hr (21 LTO-8 drives)

Drive Interface

8 Gb/sec Fibre Channel 6 Gb/sec SAS

for expansion of tape slots.

o Start with an 32-slot 3U form-factor Base Library Module, and add up to 6 Expansion

Library Modules for a total of 272 slots in a 21U rack form factor

o 8.16PB of total maximum capacity with 272 slots and LTO-8 drives o Performance scaling from 1 to 21 LTO HH Tape Drives and transfer rates of up to

300 MB/s per LTO-8 Tape Drive native.

• Cost Effective tape solution

o Existing customers of MSL2024, 4048, and 6480

existing LTO-8, LTO-7 and LTO-6 drives in the new MSL3040 to leverage their investment

o Industry leading storage density to save rack space, floor space, power, cooling and

management costs –13 cartridge slots (390 TB) per 1U of rack space

o Great flexibility with up to 21 logical library partitions o Customer installable, scalable and serviceable

• Enterprise-class manageability and reliability

o Manage multiple HPE Tape Libraries from a single pane of glass with HPE StoreEver

Command View Tape Library software. Download for free at: http://www.hpe.com/storage/downloads/cvtl

o Intelligent, proactive and predictive reporting with HPE StoreEver TapeAssure

Advanced

• Advanced security features

o Using the HPE Encryption Kit get the simplest, lowest cost encryption and key

management solution available - no additional software required

o HPE Secure Manager License provides an additional level of security that lets you

control access to the tape library by authorizing specific servers

LTO-7 Ultrium 15000

8.16 PB (LTO-8, 272 slots)

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High Scalability

Keep pace with data growth across the lifecycle with the MSL3040's scalability.

***Extra power supplies need to be factory integrated in order to be TAA compliant

Cost Effective Tape

Existing customers of MSL2024, 4048, and 6480 Tape Libraries can repurpose their existing LTO-8,

Partitioning

The MSL3040 Tape Library supports up to 21 logical partitions for greater flexibility and higher asset

utilization of the MSL library.

Management Console

The HPE StoreEver MSL3040 comes with web-based remote manageability so it can be easily monitored and managed from across the room or across the globe. Functions included in the

Effortlessly address both short-term and long-term storage capacity and performance needs and respond to unpredictable data growth, variance in service, or changes to backup window and retention period. Scale-out architecture allows you to pay as you grow - simply add in new modules to boost capacity and performance without investing in a whole new library.

The modular design of the MSL3040 includes a continuous robotics feature to provide in-box scaling for higher performance, greater scalability, and higher reliability. Upgrades are fast and non-disruptive. Scale vertically from 32 to 272* cartridge slots to store up to 8.16PB** in a single 19-inch rack. Several drive options are available

• Add between 1 and 21 HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750, LTO-7 Ultrium 15000, LTO-6

Ultrium 6250 FC or SAS tape drives

Scaling up with the MSL3040 couldn't be easier:

• Start with an empty Base Library

• Add a redundant power supply if required***

• Add between 1 and 3 LTO-8, LTO-7 or LTO-6 half-height tape drives and utilize up to 32

cartridge slots - a fully configured base unit with LTO-8 provides a max capacity of up to 960TB (assuming 2.5:1 compression)

• Then add between 1 and 6 empty expansion modules to the Base Library - each 3U

expansion module might require a power supply if further drives are to be installed in the expansion. Redundant power supply needs to be added if required***.

• Expansion modules can be flexibly installed above or below the base library module*.

• You can then configure each expansion module with up to 3x LTO-8, LTO-7, or LTO-6 FC or

SAS tape drives and utilize up to 40 cartridge slots per expansion module*

NOTE:

*The lowest 8 slots of the library, whether part of the base library or an expansion, are inaccessible. An expansion unit adds 40 slots to the base unit. If an expansion is installed underneath the base unit the lowest 8 slots of the expansion unit become inaccessible. **Assumes fully loaded with LTO-8 media cartridges at a 2.5:1 data compression ratio

Solution

LTO-7 and LTO-6 drives in the new MSL3040 to leverage their investment

Expansion modules are customer-installable; easy to configure and remove. 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 HPE racks. For more information on the HPE rack offerings, please see the following URL: http://www.hpe.com/info/rackandpower

Save rack space, floor space, and power and cooling costs with industry leading storage density. The MSL3040 offers 13 cartridge slots per 1U of rack space providing up to 390 TBs per 1U of rack space using LTO-8 drives.

utilization. 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

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management tool include:

• IPv6 and IPv4 network protocol support

HPE Command View for

HPE Command View for Tape Libraries Software (CVTL) is a single pane of glass management

http://www.hpe.com/storage/cvtl

HPE TapeAssure

The HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library is available with HPE StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced -

monitoring of health and performance of tape drives and

investment by knowing how their library is being used. HPE StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced Software

likelihood of bottlenecks, failures and load balancing issues in the tape library environment. Analysis of

required for each tape library.

• 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

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 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 Advanced & Data Verification functionality.

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:

Advanced

analytics software with automated, predictive cartridges. TapeAssure Advanced reporting and analysis allows users to get the most out of their

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 utilization of tape drives and cartridges.

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

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HPE Data Verification

HPE StoreEver Data Verification Software proactively validates and scans, non-disruptively, the quality

HPE StoreEver Data Verification Software is only supported and licensed on the MSL3040 &

MSL6480 tape libraries. One license is required per 100 cartridge slots.

HPE Library and Tape

The MSL3040 Tape Library is supported with HPE Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). L&TT is a free

installation, ensure product reliability, perform diagnostics and achieve faster resolution of tape device

of utility functions. Performance tools assist in troubleshooting issues and system configuration checks

http://www.hpe.com/support/tapetools

Safeguarding data for

The HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library can provide the 'last line of defense' for your data.

increased data security regulations.

Data Encryption

The HPE MSL3040 Tape Library offers multiple options for data encryption, depending on the

of data stored LTO tape cartridges. Scanning and validating infrequently accessed tapes ensures a successful restore is possible when critical business data is needed. StoreEver Data Verification Software is fully integrated into the HPE StoreEver Command View for Tape Libraries Software providing a single pane of glass management platform.

Key Features:

• Scan infrequently accessed LTO tapes to verify health of tape cartridges as well as the data stored

on those tapes. o Improve reliability and reduce the risk of restore failure

• Scanning without interrupting host applications.

• Protect all tape cartridges, active and vaulted archived media, with the same license (per 100

cartridge slots)

• Receive proactive notification for needed media migration

• Fully integrated with Command View for Tape Libraries

Business Benefits:

• Ensures critical business data can be restored when most needed

• High Availability - No impact to backup operations

• Ease of Use - Single license for 100 cartridge slots

• Save Money - Migrate data only when necessary

For more information about Data Verification, please visit

http://www.hpe.com/storage/dataverification

NOTE:

Tools

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

issues. L&TT performs firmware upgrades, verification of device operation, failure analysis and a range

warn of common host issues. It also provides seamless integration with HPE support by generating and e-mailing test results and support tickets. HPE Support will require the use 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

or more information on L&TT, please visit:

Disaster Recovery

• Tape is inherently 'offline to threats' - tape's removable media is off-line to the threats from

viruses, hackers and cyber-attacks that online data on disk is susceptible to. It is also a logically clean copy that won't be accidentally overwritten by mirroring software.

• LTO-8, LTO-7 and LTO-6 Ultrium tape drives include hardware based data encryption to

prevent unauthorized access to data at rest.

• LTO-8, LTO-7 and LTO-6 cartridges are available with write-once-read-many (WORM)

capability to prevent accidental overwriting of data archived on the tape.

Both WORM and hardware-based data encryption features help organizations with compliance to

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requirements for policy, regulation, compliance, and centralized key management.

data privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of your critical business data while supporting compliance

or damaged. The USB key server token will plug into the USB port

http://www.hpe.com/storage/DAPRcompatibility

Secure Manager License

HPE MSL3040 Secure Manager License is an optional software feature that provides an additional level

• allows a disable feature when switch zoning is desired

HPE 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

tape drives feature the ability to archive and store data in

ars in a secure, untampered state. Ultrium tape drives include support for both rewritable and WORM

prevent accidental or intentional overwriting of data

• HPE 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit

The HPE MSL Encryption Kit provides a library-enabled encryption solution that greatly enhances

requirements. While there are a wide range of encryption solutions available, the HPE 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, which 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 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 keys and security operations. The encryption kit provides a self-contained solution for autoloaders and MSL libraries with no additional software, PCs, or servers required or involved.

• KMIP

The HPE MSL3040 is capable of operation using the KMIP 1.2 protocol. One library encryption license will be needed based on the KMIP protocol.

For more information on all supported key management servers, please visit:

of security that lets you control access to the tape library by authorizing specific servers to access the library's drives and robotics. Secure Manager increases backup reliability by blocking disruptive traffic from unauthorized hosts to the library, which is one of the main causes of failed or incomplete backups.

• Easily configure device-level SAN access settings

• Allow only authorized servers to access tape drives and critical data

• Manage access control from a single pane of glass, through the library itself

• Paths to robotics can be separated between two independent SANs for isolation purposes

Secure Manager allows you to:

• create host access groups

• add and modify host information

• map device access to specific hosts

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 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 ye 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

• 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

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• Support from many backup and archiving software vendors, providing the most comprehensive

and later LTO Ultrium products

High Availability

To make the most of your library performance, the MSL3040 offers high availability failover capability

6 Data Path

Both ports are connected and both are active but the driver selects between them and

ink breaks anywhere between the host and the drive, the host side driver switches

the need for

functional.

HPE Storage Media

Hewlett Packard Enterprise branded Linear Tape Open (LTO) Ultrium cartridges are designed,

and mainstream support in the industry

• The LTO open standard that offers greater choice and compatibility across all third-generation

utilizing LTO-8, LTO-7 and LTO-6 Tape Drives.

• Driver-based Data Path Failover (supports LTO-6 drives)

- This feature requires the HPE StoreEver MSL3040 High Availability LTO-

Failover License.

- SAN wide failure protection

uses them one at a time.

- If a l

to another path and recovers outstanding commands.

- Drivers handle errors before applications see them.

• Driver-based Control Path Failover (supports LTO-6 drives)

• .LTO-7 + driver-based Data and Control Path Failover (supports LTO-7 and later FC

drives):

- This feature requires the HPE StoreEver MSL3040 High Availability LTO-6 Control

Path Failover License.

- SAN wide failure protection

- Both the Control Path (CP) drive and the Control Path Failover (CPF) drive are

accessible from the same hosts.

- If the Control Path drive is lost, the library activates the Control Path Failover drive

and the host-based drivers find the robot on the new path.

- Drivers will handle errors before applications see them.

- LTO-7+ Path Failover supports Data Path and Control Path failover, unlocking

feature-sets with just one license enabled in the library.

- Both Drive paths are active; both ports are green and up in the library and the switch.

- The Driver-Based Failover technology has the failover intelligence in the driver that

runs on the server. Drivers on the host perform path and command failover recovery.

- Requires host driver support, in addition to minimal tape drive and library firmware

features, to manage multiple paths across multiple SAN. Presents a single drive or library path to applications and automatically transfers commands to the new path if the original path is lost.

- The transfer to the failover path is invisible to most applications, avoiding

user intervention.

- The Driver-Based Failover will only present one library path and one drive path to the

host for each library or drive that is attached to the host.

- If an LTO-8 or LTO-7 drive is enabled for Driver-Based Failover, it can still be seen by

hosts with a standard driver even though the Driver-Based Failover will not be

manufactured and tested to provide outstanding 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 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.

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