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HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library
The HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library is the gold standard for mid-range tape automation, delivering best-in-class scalability,
density, and performance to meet your short
archive
requirements. Keep pace with data growth by seamlessly scaling up to 7 modules
MSL6480
MSL6480 Tape Library reduces the time and resources needed to achieve enterprise
proactive monitoring on single pane of glass control.
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library
42U Rack with the addition of up to 6 Expansion Modules
What's New
• HPE StoreEver MSL6480 LTO-7 Path Failover licenses are now available.
• LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 FC and SAS tape drives and tape media are now available
-term backup and disaster recovery data protection needs, as well as long-term
-without disrupting daily data protection. The
also saves floor space by providing the highest tape drive density per module of any mid-range tape library. The
-class manageability, equipping you with
Industry leading scalability - from an 80-slot Base Library Module to 560 slots in a
• New renamed HPE StoreEver MSL6480 LTO-5/6 Path Failover licenses are now available.
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Key Features
• Easy scalability - pay as you grow with the fast, non-disruptive addition of Expansion Modules
MSL Tape Library Family
Comparison
MSL2024
MSL4048
MSL6480
Drive Technology Supported
LTO-7 Ultrium 15000, LTO-6
LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
LTO-7 Ultrium 15000, LTO-6
LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
LTO-7 Ultrium 15000, LTO-6
LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
Maximum Number of Drives
2
4
42 HH, 21 FH
Maximum Capacity
(2.5:1 compression)
360TB (LTO-7)
720 TB (LTO-7)
8.4 PB (LTO-7, 560 slots)
Maximum Capacity
(2:1 compression)
72 TB (LTO-5)
144 TB (LTO-5)
1.68 PB (LTO-5, 560 slots)
Maximum Data Transfer
(Native)
2.16 TB/hr (two 15000)
4.32 TB/hr (four 15000)
45 TB/hr (Qty. 42 of 15000)
Drive Interface
8 Gb Native Fibre Channel
8 Gb Native Fibre Channel
8 Gb Native Fibre Channel
6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO-7. -6, -5)
for expansion of tape slots.
• Start with an 80-slot 6U form-factor Base Library Module, and add up to 6 Expansion Library
Modules for a total of 560 slots in a 42U rack form factor
• Performance scaling from 1 to 42 LTO HH Tape Drives and transfer rates of 300 MB/s per
LTO-7 Tape Drive.
• Industry leading storage density to save rack space, floor space, power, cooling and
management costs - 13 cartridge slots (81 TB) per 1U of rack space
• Best in class flexibility with up to 20 logical library partitions
• Customer installable, scalable and serviceable with a color touch control panel and wizards for
installation and configuration
• Intelligent, proactive and predictive reporting with HPE StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced
• Manage multiple HPE Tape Libraries from a single pane of glass with HPE StoreEver
CommandView Tape Library software
• Using the HPE Encryption Kit get the simplest, lowest cost encryption and key management
solution available - no additional software required
• Existing customers of MSL2024, 4048, 8048 and 8096 Tape Libraries can repurpose their
drive canisters in the new MSL6480 to leverage their investment
• HPs extensive interoperability testing means that MSL6480 integrates with industry-leading
servers, operating systems and backup software
• Achieve higher levels of availability with data path failover and control path failover.
Ultrium 6250
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000, 3280
38.4 TB (LTO-4)
1.15 TB/hr (two 6250)
(LTO-7, -6, -5)
4 Gb Native Fibre Channel
6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO-7, -6, -5)
6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO-7, -6, -5)
Ultrium 6250
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000, 3280
76.8 TB (LTO-4)
2.3 TB/hr (four 6250)
(LTO-7,-6, -5)
4 Gb Native Fibre Channel
Ultrium 6250
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000, 3280
1,200 TB (LTO-7, 80 slots)
(LTO-7,-6, -5)
4 Gb Native Fibre Channel
(LTO-4)
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Scalability
Keep pace with data growth across the lifecycle with the MSL6480's industry leading scalability.
respond to unpredictable data growth, variance in service, or changes to backup window and retention
inch rack.
NOTE:
Easy Installation
Expansion modules are customer-installable; easy to configure and remove. The MSL6480 features a
Manageability
The HPE StoreEver MSL6480 comes with web-based remote manageability so it can be easily
Effortlessly address both short-term and long-term storage capacity and performance needs and
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 unique modular design of the MSL6480 includes a continuous robotics feature to provide in-box
scaling for higher performance, greater scalability, and higher reliability. Upgrades are fast and nondisruptive. Scale vertically from 80 to 560 cartridge slots to store up to 8.4 PB* in a single 19Several drive options are available
• Half Height Drives: add between 1 and 42HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000, LTO-6
Ultrium 6250, LTO-5 Ultrium 3000or LTO-4 Ultrium 1780 half-height SAS tape drives
• Full Height Drives: add in between 1 and 21 HPE StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 FC tape
drives for speeds up to 30.2 TB/hour.
• Any mixture of HH or FH drives in supported within the library
Scaling up with the MSL6480 couldn't be easier:
• Start with an empty Base Library and standard redundant power supplies.
• Add between 1 and 6 LTO-5,LTO-6, or LTO-7 half-height tape drives or 1 to 3 LTO-5 full-
height tape drives, and utilize up to 80 cartridge slots - a fully configured base unit with LTO7 provides a max capacity of up to 8,400 TBs (assuming 2.5:1 compression)
• Then add between 1 and 6 empty expansion modules to the Base Library - each 6U
expansion module includes standard redundant power supplies. Expansion modules can be
flexibly installed above or below the base library module.
• You can then configure each expansion module with up to 6x LTO-7, LTO-6, LTO-5or LTO-4
half-height tape drives or 3 LTO-5 FC tape drives, and utilize up to 80 cartridge slots
*Assumes fully loaded with LTO-6 at a 2.5:1 data compression ratio
color touch operator control panel with wizards for installation and configuration.
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
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 (Phase 2 and USGv6 certified) and IPv4 network protocol support
Command Language Interface (CLI), a menu-driven interface for obtaining library status,
•
configuration information, and tape movement capability
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HPE Command View for
HPE Command View TL for Tape Libraries aggregates multiple HPE tape libraries for centralized
• View persistent event logs for the library system
TapeAssure Advanced
The HPE MSL6480 is available with HPE StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced - complete tape
infrastructure analytics software designed to reduce unscheduled backup downtime, mitigate the risks
analytics feature makes use of predictive analytics to forecast the likelihood of failures, bottlenecks and
library health and life as well as cartridge health and life. Analysis of drive/tape utilization forecast helps
required for each tape library.
Data Verification
HPE StoreEver Data Verification Software provides the ability to periodically scan and validate the
Periodically scan infrequently accessed LTO tapes to verify health of tape cartridges as well as
• Fully integrated with Command View Tape Library
Tape Libraries
management. It is also the nerve center for TapeAssure data collection and analysis and manages the
HPE ESL G3, ESL E-Series, EML, and MSL classes of tape libraries.
With Command View TL monitor backup logs, check drive status, receive trouble alerts, diagnose
problems, and much more -- through a simple browser interface from anywhere in the world.
Set up and configure your FC or SAS attached tape library in less than two hours with configuration
wizards and graphical interface:
• Select from a list of multiple supported libraries to manage
• View asset information for the library system
• View health summaries for all components of the library system
• View library inventory: slots, media, and drives
• Search for media by barcode label
• View details on drives and robotics, including WWNs, speeds, and connection types
• Configure hosts/HBA-to-drive mapping and masking settings with Secure Manager
• Automatically discover hosts and HBAs on the SAN or add your own for access control and
security purposes
• Upgrade firmware on all library components
• Configure SNMP and email trap/event destinations to receive alerts asynchronously
in hardware failures and increase the return on investment through higher asset utilization.
HPE StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced Software provides an intuitive, easy to use dashboard, and
advance analytics feature for performance, health and utilization related to tape drives and cartridges.
TapeAssure Advanced Software is integrated into HPE StoreEver Command View TL Software for
single pane of glass management, monitoring and analytics.
TapeAssure Advanced Software provides a dashboard display with pie charts, live and historical graphs
for performance, health and utilization data, and highlights issues in the tape infrastructure. Advanced
load balancing issues in the tape infrastructure. It has unique capabilities of analytics around drive and
to plan hardware investments in a better way.
NOTE: HPE StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced Software is licensed by tape library; one license is
quality of data on LTO tape cartridges stored in a tape backup or archive. Periodically scanning
infrequently accessed tapes stored in a vault or inside a tape library to verify the data integrity so that
a successful restore is possible when that critical business data is needed. StoreEver Data Verification
Software is fully integrated into the HPE StoreEver Command View Tape Library Software and
TapeAssure Advanced Software providing single pane of glass management, multi-library
manageability, and proactive notification of health, usage, and life of the library, media, and tape drives.
Key Features:
•
the data stored on those tapes.
• Improve reliability and reduce the risk of restore failure
• Flexible policy based scan to verify data is healthy and accessible.
• Scanning without interrupting host applications.
• Protect all tape cartridges, active and vaulted archived media, with the same license.
• Receive proactive notification for needed media migration.
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Business Benefits:
Save Money
High density storage
Save rack space, floor space, and power and cooling costs with industry leading storage density.
drives, the MSL6480 provides the highest tape drive density per module of any mid-range tape library.
Partitioning
The MSL6480 Tape Library supports up to 20 logical partitions for greater flexibility and higher asset
utilization of the MSL library.
Proven Reliability
With a rating of 2,000,000 robot load/unload cycles, the MSL Tape Libraries provides necessary high
for increased system reliability and uptime.
Longevity
Organizations need to be confident that their data in archive is still there when they need it. LTO tape
term storage,
without dependency on backup software or hardware.
Safeguarding data for
The HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library can provide the 'last line of defense' for your data.
increased data security regulations.
High Availability
To make the most of your library performance, the MSL6480 offers high availability failover capability
- Host may detect momentary connection loss then the drive connection recovers..
• Ensures critical business data can be restored when most needed
• High Availability - No impact to backup operations
• Ease of Use - Single license for media in and out of the library
•
Offering 13 cartridge slots per 1U of rack space (or up to 195 TBs per 1U of rack space) using LTO-7
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
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
performance, reduces mechanical wear on the tape drive and extends tape life.
HPE Tape Libraries include redundancy features for high availability. Dual power supplies are standard
- Migrate data only when needed
media is specified with a 30 year shelf life in normal ambient conditions. HPE TapeAssure Advanced
also analysis the results of every tape use to ensure the availability of data placed in longarchive or DR.
HPE StoreOpen with LTFS makes accessing files as easy as disk. Retrieve files from long-term storage
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-7, LTO-6 and LTO-5 Ultrium tape drives include hardware based data encryption to
prevent unauthorized access to data at rest.
• LTO-7, LTO-6 and LTO-5 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
utilizing LTO-7, LTO-6 and LTO-5 Tape Drives.
• Basic Data Path Failover feature (Supports LTO-5 and LTO-6 drives):
- This feature requires the HPE StoreEver MSL6480 High Availability LTO-5/LTO-6
Data Path Failover License
- Both ports of the drive are physically connected but only one is active.
- Both ports are configured identically.
- If a link failure is detected on the active port, the drive automatically deactivates that
link and activates the standby link using the exact same names, reservations,
encryption settings, etc.
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• Basic Control Path Failover feature (Supports LTO-5 and LTO-6 drives)
Based Failover will only present one library path and one drive path to the
with a standard driver even though the Driver-Based Failover will not be functional.
Data Encryption
The HPE MSL6480 Tape Library offers multiple options for data encryption, depending on the
requirements for policy, regulation, compliance, and centralized key management.
Protect the confidentiality and integrity of your data:
The HPE 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit provides a library
enhances 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
- This feature requires the HPE StoreEver MSL6480 High Availability LTO-5/LTO-6
Control Path Failover License.
- The library has a virtual link through Control Path drive back to the switch.
- The library has a unique WWN and shows up on the switch as a unique device
instead of as a LUN behind a drive.
- Both links share the same identity and only one is active at a time.
- When one link goes down the other is activated with the same identity as the first
link.
- The host may detect a momentary link loss then the library is back at a different
switch port but with the same identity.
• Driver-based Data Path Failover (supports LTO-6 drives)
- This feature requires the HPE StoreEver MSL6480 High Availability LTO-5/LTO-6
Data Path Failover License.
- SAN wide failure protection
- Both ports are connected and both are active but the driver selects between them
and uses them one at a time.
- If a link breaks anywhere between the host and the drive, the host side driver
switches to another path and recovers outstanding commands.
- Drivers handle errors before applications see them.
• Driver-based Control Path Failover (supports LTO-6 drives)
- This feature requires the HPE StoreEver MSL6480 High Availability LTO-5/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 driver-based Data and
Control Path Failover (supports LTO-7 drives):
- 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 the need
for user intervention.
- The Driver-
host for each library or drive that is attached to the host.
- If an LTO-7 drive is enabled for Driver-Based Failover, it can still be seen by hosts
-enabled encryption solution that greatly
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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 or autoloader and it must be p
USB token can be inserted into the automation device. One of the two tokens will plug into the USB
port in the autoloader or library and will generate and maintain encryption keys for the LTO
and
password authentication, and digital envelopes for strong encryption keys and security operations. The
encryption kit provides a self
software, PCs, or servers required or involved.
Protect critical data across an enterprise:
The
(ESKM)
Libraries. The tape libraries
KMIP 1.2
One library encryption license will be needed based on the protocol of choice (either
E
For more information on all supported key management servers, please visit:
http://www.hpe.com/storage/BURAcompatibility
Secure Manager License
HPE MSL6480 Secure Manager License is an optional software feature that provides an additional
level of security that lets you control access to the tape library by
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.
Secure Manager allows you to:
• allows a disable feature when switch zoning is desired
LTO Ultrium Technology
HPE LTO (Linear Tape Open) Ultrium Tape Drives use best of breed technology.. Inclusion of
Ultrium drives can meet
Investment protection
HPE LTO tape drives and automation products are founded on the LTO open standard and adhere to
customers can be assured of investment protection.
Data Rate Matching
Data Rate Matching combines sophisticated buffer management with variable tape drive motor speeds
to match the tape drive transfer rate to the host output. . This feature ensures that the tape drive
continues to stream data regardless of
increasing reliability.
hysically accessible so that the
-7, LTO-6
LTO-5 drives/libraries. The USB key server token uses a hardware random number generator,
-contained solution for autoloaders and MSL libraries with no additional
HPE MSL6480 is compatible with Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Enterprise Secure Key Manager
that provides centralized encryption key management for HPE ESL G3 and MSL6480 Tape
are capable of operation using either the ESKM proprietary protocol or the
protocol.
SKM or KMIP). For more information on HPE ESKM, browse http://www.hpe.com/storage/eskm
authorizing specific servers to access
• 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
• create host access groups
• add and modify host information
• Map device access to specific hosts
innovative features such as HPE Adaptive Tape Speed (ATS) ensure that HPE
the performance and reliability demands of a library environment. LTO technology is an open industry
standard format; thus data written on HPE Ultrium Tape Drives can be interchanged directly with
Ultrium Tape Drives from other vendors.
the published LTO format roadmap which publishes the roadmap out to generation 8 at 32TB of
compressed capacity per cartridge. With in-built two generation backwards compatibility, LTO
• It optimizes performance and maximizes overall efficiency, allowing the drive to respond
immediately to any data speed changes from the host.
• It minimizes rewinding and repositioning of the tape, significantly reducing physical wear and
the environment, and brings three big advantages:
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• 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-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 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
33 to 80 MB/s
HPE Ultrium WORM
Critical to the success of data retention policies in highly regulated environments is the ability to store
both rewritable and WORM
fourth-generation LTO Ultrium products
HPE Data Protector
HPE Data Protector software automates high performance backup and recovery, from disk or tape,
over unlimited distances, to enable 24x7x365 business continuity and improve IT resource utilization.
Data Protector software responds to the pressure for lower I
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
Enterprise
leading line of disk and tape family of products, as well as with other heterogeneous
storage infrastructures. As an integral component of the fast
software portfolio, which includes storage resource management, arc
management software, Data Protector software also fully integrates with the
Enterprise
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, au
easily allows implementing multi
requirements. Appropriate for medium and large companies in any industry, Data
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.
For further information, please visit our web pa
http://www.hpe.com/storage/dataprotector
HPE StoreOpen
HPE StoreOpen Automation is a free downloadable application that extends the LTFS capability to
moved to an available tape drive.
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
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
prevent accidental or intentional overwriting of data
• 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
software
T costs and greater operational efficiency
market-
-growing Hewlett Packard Enterprise
management solutions, allowing managing data protection as an essential element of an
tomated routine tasks, and easy-to-use features. The centralized multi-site management
-site changes, adapting in real time to changing business
ge at:
Automation
HPE Autoloaders, HPE MSL and ESL G3 Tape Libraries. By simply mounting the tape autoloader or
library as a file system, the intuitive HPE StoreOpen Automation interface makes it easier to copy,
rename, create or move files. When a cartridge folder is selected for use, that tape is automatically
Hewlett Packard
hiving, replication, and device
Hewlett Packard
Protector software is
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When two drives are present, HPE StoreOpen Automation supports tape-to-tape operations. HPE
http://www.hpe.com/storage/HPStoreOpen
HPE StoreEver Archive
80% of your data is rarely or never accessed after 90 days of creation. However, the business value of
term retention? HPE StoreEver Archive Manager Software Solutions creates an intelligent archive
https://www.hpe.com/storage/ArchiveManager
HPE Storage Media
Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends HPE-branded cartridges in the MSL Tape Libraries to assure
HPE
Compatibility
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's extensive compatibility testing program assures that your HPE MSL Tape
http://www.hpe.com/storage/BURAcompatibility
StoreOpen Automation takes advantage of other standard HPE Tape Library features including data
encryption and HPE TapeAssure.
For more information, including user guide, downloads and compatibility, visit:
Manager
much of this data means it still has to be retained and readily available over extended periods of time.
Imagine the efficiencies and risk reduction you could achieve by moving this static data from your tier
1 production environment to an intelligent archive optimized for easy access, low cost and reliable
longby combining the accessibility of flash with the economics, scalability and reliability of tape. It enables
you to easily save, search, and retrieve data directly from a cost effective and self-protecting HPE
StoreEver archive tier. HPE StoreEver Archive Manager Software Solutions lets you easily identify and
migrate inactive data from your primary storage and backup cycle automatically and based on policy.
You can maintain transparent access to your data, even after it has been archived. HPE StoreEver
Archive Manager Software Solutions stores data in the Linear Tape File System (LTFS) open standard,
supporting data transportability and long-term data accessibility.
For more information visit:
the highest level of protection.. The test program for HPE media is the most thorough and
comprehensive in the industry.
All HPE cartridges must satisfy an exhaustive battery of additional tests that relate directly to real life
situations, where real data and real businesses are at stake. The benefit of the Hewlett Packard
Enterprise brand specification for media is consistent quality. Through the testing of thousands of
drives and HPE cartridges, the ideal formulation for backup performance is defined and then
continuously monitored. This hugely resource-intensive process is unique to Hewlett Packard
Enterprise and affords deep insight into the HPE backup solution for a wide range of environments
and duty cycles. Your best choice for ease of support and maximum dependability is to use HPEbranded Ultrium cartridges at all times. Correctly labeling your media will allow the library to quickly
determine media and drive compatibility
Libraries work with leading servers, operating systems, and backup software applications - and not just
those sold by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The MSL libraries work seamlessly in many environments,
making them especially suitable if you have a mixed system environment. For the complete and latest
list of servers, workstations, operating systems, and backup software that support the MSL tape
libraries, reference the HPE Data Agile BURA Compatibility Matrix (Formerly EBS) at:
.
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Service and Support
Protect your business beyond warranty with HPE Support Services
HPE Technology Services delivers confidence, reduces risk and helps customers realize agility and
stability. Our integrated portfolio of Services for storage help customers reduce cos
streamline storage management, and improve backup and recovery. HPE Support Services enable you
to choose the right service level, length of coverage and response time as you purchase your new
storage solution, giving you full entitlemen
Connect your devices
Unlock all of the benefits of your technology investment by connecting your products to HP Enterprise.
view of your environment. By connecting, you will receive 24x7monitoring, pre
call logging, and automatic parts dispatch. HPE Proactive Care Service and HPE Datacenter Care
Service customers will also bene
optimization. All of these benefits are already available to you with your server storage and networking
products, securely connected to HPE support.
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Optimized Care
HPE Proactive Care* with 24x7 coverage, three year Support Service + 20 Services credits
HPE Proactive Care gives customers an enhanced call experience plus helps preventing problems and
maintains IT stability by uti
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advice with our 24x7 coverage, four hour hardware response time when there is a probl
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HPE Proactive Care* with 24x7 coverage, three year Support Service + 10 Services credits
HPE Proactive
maintains IT stability by utilizing personalized proactive reports with recommendations and advice
when your products are connected to HPE. This Service combines three years’ proactive reporting and
advice with our 24x7 coverage, four hour hardware response time when there is a problem.
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HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library
Service and Support
and Warranty Information
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HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library
Configuration Information
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Step 1 - Base Configuration
HPE StoreEver MSL6480
Model description
Part Number
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Scalable Base Module
QU625A
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Scaleable Expansion Module
QU626A
NOTE: This product is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant.
NOTE:
mountable, 80
Up to 6 HH tape drives or 3 FH tape drives may be added to the Ba
each Expansion Module
LTO-4 Tape Drive ordering information.
Kit Contents (for each library):
Factory Racking
Factory integrate MSL6480 Tape Library with other HPE products
such as HPE ProLiant Servers
NOTE:
HPE factory integration is indicated
#0D1
Step 2 - Select Generation & Quantity of Ultrium Tape Drives
HPE StoreEver LTO-7
Utlrium 15000 FC Drive
Kit
HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 FC Drive Upgrade Kit
NOTE:
6480 libraries. Drive kit includes a tape drive and documentation
NOTE:
integration is indicated
NOTE:
N7P36A
HPE StoreEver LTO-7
Utlrium 15000 SAS Drive
Kit
HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit
NOTE:
6480 libraries. Drive kit includes a tape drive and documentation
N
integration is indicated
NOTE:
N7P37A
HPE StoreEver LTO-6
Ultrium 6250 FC
Drive Kit
HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit
C0H28A
Kit Contents (for each drive): One HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 FC HalfHeight Tape Drive
NOTE: Each HPE MSL6480 Tape Library Module is able to hold up to six tape
drives
NOTE:
integration is indicated
NOTE:
HPE StoreEver LTO-6
Ultrium 6250 SAS
Drive Kit
HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit
C0H27A
Kit Contents (for each drive): One HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 SAS HalfHeight Tape Drive
NOTE: Each HPE MSL6480 Tape Library Module is able to hold up to six tape
drives - to a maximum of 42 drives in a fully expanded Library.
The HPE MSL6480 Tape Library Base and Expansion Modules are 6U rack
-slot units. They do not contain any tape drives.
se Module and
- see below for HPE StoreEver LTO-7, LTO-6 LTO-5 and
• Two 2.5M PDU Power Cord, C13/C14, 10A
• Rack-mount hardware
• Getting started poster
• Redundant Power Supplies
• Module interconnect cable (expansion module only)
#0D1 will appear after the Tape Library part number on the sales order if
Half height LTO-7 FC tape drive. For use with the MSL2024, 4048, or
#0D1 will appear after N7P36A on the sales order if HPE factory
This product is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant.
Half height LTO-7 SAS tape drive. For use with the MSL2024, 4048, or
OTE: #0D1 will appear after N7P37A on the sales order if HPE factory
This product is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant.
- to a maximum of 42 drives in a fully expanded Library.
#0D1 will appear after C0H28A on the sales order if HPE factory
This product is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant.
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Configuration Information
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NOTE: #0D1 will appear after C0H27A on the sales order if HPE factory
integration is indicated
NOTE:
HPE StoreEver LTO-5
Ultrium 3280 FC
Drive Kit
HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit
BL535B
Kit Contents (for each drive): One HPE StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 Fibre
Channel Full-Height Tape Drive
NOTE: Each HPE MSL6480 Tape Library Module is able to hold up to three FullHeight tape drives
NOTE:
integration is indicated
NOTE:
HPE StoreEver LTO-5
Ultrium 3000 FC
Drive Kit
HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit
BL544B
Kit Contents (for each drive):
One HPE StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 FC Half-Height Tape Drive
NOTE: Each HPE MSL6480 Tape Library Module is able to hold up to six tape
drives
NOTE:
integration is indicated
NOTE:
HPE StoreEver LTO-5
Ultrium 3000 SAS
Dri
HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit
BL540B
Kit Contents (for each drive): One HPE StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS HalfHeight Tape Drive
NOTE: Each HPE MSL6480 Tape Library Module is able to hold up to six tape
drives
NOTE:
integration is indicated
NOTE:
Step 3 - Select Software Licenses
Select each option as required with quantities specified:
Software Licenses
Quantity
Description
Part Number
HPE StoreEver MSL6480
Command View TL LTU
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Command View TL LTU
NOTE:
TC444A
HPE StoreEver MSL6480
Command View TL E
LTU
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Command View TL E-LTU
NOTE:
TC444AAE
HPE StoreEver MSL6480
TapeAssure Advanced
LTU
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 TapeAssure Advanced LTU
NOTE:
analytics to predict the likelihood of failures, bottlenecks and load
balancing issues in the tape infrastructure. It has unique capabilities
of analytics around drive health and life as well as ca
and life.
NOTE:
be installed.
NOTE:
TC445A
HPE StoreEver MSL6480
TapeAssure Advanced E
LTU
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 TapeAssure Advanced E-LTU
NOTE:
be installed.
TC445AAE
This product is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant.
- to a maximum of 21 drives in a fully expanded Library
#0D1 will appear after BL535B on the sales order if HPE factory
This product is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant.
- to a maximum of 42 drives in a fully expanded Library
#0D1 will appear after BL544B on the sales order if HPE factory
This product is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant.
ve Kit
- to a maximum of 42 drives in a fully expanded Library.
#0D1 will appear after BL540B on the sales order if HPE factory
This product is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant.
-
-
This is a paper license that will be mailed
This is an electronically delivered License
Advanced analytics feature makes use of predictive
One license needed per library and Command View TL must
This is a paper license that will be mailed.
One license needed per library and Command View TL must
rtridge health
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Configuration Information
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NOTE: This is an electronically delivered License
HPE StoreEver MSL6480
ESKM Encryption LTU
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 ESKM Encryption LTU
NOTE:
cryption License will enable encryption keys to
be received from the
ESKM for strong data encryption and key
management. One per library is required (regardless of Expansion
Module qty)
NOTE: This is a paper license that will be mailed.
TC469A
HPE StoreEver MSL6480
ESKM Encryption E
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 ESKM Encryption E-LTU
NOTE: The ESKM Encryption License will enable encryption keys to
be received from the
(regardless of Expansion Module qty)
NOTE:
TC469AAE
HPE StoreEver MSL6480
KMIP 1.2 Key Manager
LTU
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 KMIP 1.2 Key Manager LTU
NOTE:
D4T76A
HPE StoreEver MSL6480
KMIP 1.2 Key Manager
LTU
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 KMIP 1.2 Key Manager E-LTU
NOTE:
D4T76AAE
HPE StoreEver MSL6480
Secure Manager LTU
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Secure Manager LTU
NOTE:
D4T75A
HPE StoreEver MSL6480
Secure Manager E
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Secure Manager E-LTU
NOTE:
D4T75AAE
HPE StoreEver MSL6480
LTO-7 Path Failover LTU
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 LTO-7 Ultrium Path Failover LTU
P9H33A
HPE StoreEver MSL6480
LTO
LTU
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 LTO-7 Ultrium Path Failover E-LTU
P9H33AAE
HPE StoreEver High
Availability MSL6480
LTO
Failover LTU
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 LTO-5/6 Control Path Failover LTU
NOTE:
and LTO
be mailed.
TC359A
HPE StoreEver High
Availability MSL6480
LTO
Failover E
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 LTO-5/6 Control Path Failover E-LTU
NOTE:
and LTO
NOTE: This is an electronically delivered License
TC359AAE
HPE StoreEver High
Availabilit
LTO
Failover LTU
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 LTO-5/6 Data Path Failover LTU
NOTE:
LTO
NOTE:
TC360A
HPE StoreEver High
Availability MSL6480
LTO
Failover E
1 each
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 LTO-5/6 Data Path Failover E-LTU
NOTE:
LTO
NOTE:
TC360AAE
Step 4 - Select Additional Accessories
Power Cords
Quantity
Description
Part Number
-LTU
E-
-LTU
The ESKM En
HPE
HPE ESKM. One per library is required
This is an electronically delivered License
This is a paper license that will be mailed.
This is an electronically delivered License
This is a paper license that will be mailed.
This is an electronically delivered License
-7 Path Failover E-
-5/6 Control Path
-5/6 Control Path
-LTU
y MSL6480
-5/6 Data Path
-5/6 Data Path
-LTU
High Availability Failover supports LTO-5 (full-height only)
-6 Tape Drives only..NOTE: This is a paper license that will
High Availability Failover supports LTO-5 (full-height only)
-6 Tape Drives only..
Data Path Failover supports LTO-5 (full-height only) and
-6 Tape Drives only.
This is a paper license that will be mailed.
Data Path Failover supports LTO-5 (full-height only) and
-6 Tape Drives only.
This is an electronically delivered License
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2 each
HP C13 - C14 WW 250V 10Amp 2.5m Jumper Cord
NOTE:
be used to connect the rack
receptacles.
142257-002
Quantity to
order
Regional Power Cord Options
NOTE:
regional power cords are preferred, order qty (2) per module. One
for each power supply tha
correct power cord for your geographical location.
2 per module
HP C13 - Nema 5-15P US/CA 110V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord
AF556A
2 per module
HP C13 - CEE-VII EU 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord
AF568A
2 per module
HP C13 - BS-1363A UK/HK/SG 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord
AF570A
2 per module
HP C13 - DK-2.5A DK 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord
AF566A
2 per module
HP C13 - SEV 1011 CH 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord
AF565A
2 per module
HP C13 - CEI-23-50 IT/CL 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord
AF571A
2 per module
HP C13 - SABS-164 ZA 250V 10Amp 2.5m Power Cord
AF567A
2 per module
HP C13 - CNS-690 TW 110V 13Amp 1.83m Power Cord
AF561A
2 per module
HP C13 - GB-1002 CN 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord
AF557A
2 per module
HP C13 - JIS C8303 JP 100V 12Amp 2.0m Power Cord
AF572A
2 per module
HP C13 - AS3112-3 AU 250V 10Amp 2.5m Power Cord
AF569A
2 per module
HP C13 - IRAM -2073 AR 250V 10A 2.5m Power Cord
AF558A
2 per module
HP C13 - Nema 5-15P TH/PH 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord
AF559A
2 per module
HP C13 - KSC- 8305 KR 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord
AF560A
2 per module
HP C13 - SI-32 IL 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord
AF564A
2 per module
HP C13 - IS-1293 IN 240V 6Amp LV 2.0m Power Cord
AF562A
NOTE: This product can ONLY be used with an HPE approved power cord for your specific
geographic region. Use of a non
country specific safety requirements; 2) insufficient conductor capacity that could result in
overheating
cord could fracture resulting in the internal contacts being exposed, which potentially could subject
the user to a shock hazard. Hewlett Packard Enterprise
approved power cord is used.
This cord ships standard with each MSL Tape Library; can
-mounted device to PDUs with IEC-320
Two PDU cords are shipped with each module (above). If
t ships with the library; please select the
-HPE approved power cord may result in: 1) not meeting individual
with potential personal injury and/or property damage; and 3) an unapproved power
disclaims all liability in the event a non-HPE
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Related Options
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Factory Racking
Factory integrate the MSL Tape Libraries with other Hewlett Packard Enterprise
products such as
NOTE:
HPE
Modules can be factory integrated up to 42U in a single rack.
#0D1
Encryption
HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and MSL Tape Library LTO-4 Encryption
support.
AM495A
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 ESKM Encryption LTU
NOTE: This is a paper license that will be mailed.
TC469A
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 ESKM Encryption E-LTU
NOTE:
TC469AAE
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 KMIP 1.2 Key Manager LTU
NOTE: This is a paper license that will be mailed.
D4T76A
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 KMIP 1.2 Key Manager E-LTU
NOTE: This is an electronically delivered License
D4T76AAE
FC Host Bus Adapters
The MSL Libraries are certified with a number of Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters. For the most
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SAS Host Bus Adapters
The MSL Libraries are certified with a number of SAS Host Bus Adapters and ProLiant Smart Array
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HBAs and SAS
HBA/ Controller
Product Number
HP H221 PCIe 3.0 SAS Host Bus Adapter
NOTE: Recommended for ProLiant Gen8 SAS tape automation connect
729552-B21
HP H222 Host Bus Adapter
NOTE: Recommended for ProLiant Gen8 SAS tape automation connect
650926-B21
HPE ProLiant Servers
#0D1 will appear after the Tape Library part number on the sales order if
factory integration is indicated. One Base Module and up to 6 Expansion
Kit
NOTE: The Encryption Kit key server token will generate and retain encryption
keys for HPE LTO-7, LTO-6, LTO-5 or LTO- 4 Ultrium tape drives in the library.
Works independent of application or backup software; doesn’t require ISV
NOTE: the ESKM Encryption License will enable encryption keys to be received
from the HPE ESKM for strong data encryption and key management. One per
library is required (regardless of Expansion Module quantity)
NOTE: the ESKM Encryption License will enable encryption keys to be received
from the HPE ESKM. One per library is required (regardless of Expansion Module
quantity)
This is an electronically delivered License
current list of supported FC HBAs, please reference the HPE Data Agile BURA Compatibility Matrix
(Formerly EBS) and Design Guide located at:
http://www.hpe.com/go/BURAcompatibility.
For more information on FC HBAs, see Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters at:
Controllers. For the most current list of supported devices, please reference the HPE Data Agile BURA
Compatibility Matrix (Formerly EBS) and Design Guide located at:
http://www.hpe.com/go/BURAcompatibility.
For more information on HPE Smart Array RAID controllers, see Fibre HPE Smart Array RAID
controllers at:
http://h18004.www1.hpe.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/arraycontrollers/index.html
For more information on HPE ProLiant (SAS) host bus adapters, see:
Controllers
.
.
.
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Related Options
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HP H241 12Gb 2-ports Ext Smart Host Bus Adapter
NOTE: Recommended for ProLiant Gen9 SAS tape automation connect
726911-B21
HP Smart Array P222/512 FBWC 6Gb 1-port Int/1-port Ext SAS Controller
631667-B21
HP Smart Array P421/1GB FBWC 6Gb 2-ports Ext SAS Controller
NOTE:
631673-B21
HP Smart Array P421/2GB FBWC 6Gb 2-ports Ext SAS Controller
NOTE: for ProLiant Gen8 SAS tape automation connect
631674-B21
HP Smart Array P721m/512 FBWC 6Gb 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller
connect.
655636-B21
HP Smart Array P721m/2GB FBWC 6Gb 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller
NOTE:
650072-B21
HP Smart Array P411/256 2-ports Ext PCIe x8 SAS Controller
NOTE: Recommended for Proliant G6/G7 SAS tape automation connect.
462830-B21
HP Smart Array P711m/1G 6Gb FBWC 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller
NOTE: Recommended for C-series blade enclosure tape automation connect.
513778-B21
HP Smart Array P712m/256 6Gb 2-ports Int/2-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller
NOTE: Recommended for C-series blade enclosure tape automation connect.
488348-B21
HPE Smart Array P700m/256 4-ports Ext PCIe x8 SAS Controller
507925-B21
HPE Smart Array P700m/512 4-ports Ext PCIe x8 SAS Controller
508226-B21
Optical cables
OM4 LC-LC type cables
HP Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 1m Cable
QK732A
HP Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 2m Cable
QK733A
HP Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 5m Cable
QK734A
HP Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 15m Cable
QK735A
HP Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 30m Cable
QK736A
HP Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 50m Cable
QK737A
Allowed cable lengths:
External Cable type
Drive type 2Gb 4Gb 8Gb
OM2
All drive types
0.5m - 300m
0.5m - 150m
NA
OM3/OM4
All except LTO-5
Ultrium 3000
0.5m - 500m
0.5m - 380m
0.5m - 150m
OM3/OM4
LTO-5 Ultrium
3000
0.5m - 300m
0.5m - 150m
0.5m - 50m
NOTE: The HPE MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 Drive contains an internal OM2 optical cable and limits the
the drive to the switch or HBA will dictate the maximum length of the connection path.
Cable Kits
HPE StoreEver 2m External Mini-SAS to 4x1 Mini-SAS Cable
NOTE:
drives. Use this cable to connect
(SFF8088) ports.
AN975A
HPE StoreEver 4m External Mini-SAS to 4x1 Mini-SAS Cable
NOTE:
drives. U
(SFF8088) ports.
AN976A
NOTE: for ProLiant Gen8 SAS tape automation connect
for ProLiant Gen8 SAS tape automation connect
NOTE: Recommended for Gen8 C series blade enclosure tape automation
Recommended for Gen8 C series blade enclosure tape automation connect
maximum allowed cable lengths to those as specified for OM2. The lowest OM rating in a path from
(SAS)
One cable is required for every four autoloaders or every four library
HPE MSL SAS Tape Libraries to Mini-SAS
One cable is required for every four autoloaders or every four library
se this cable to connect HPE MSL SAS Tape Libraries to Mini-SAS
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HPE StoreEver External SAS to Mini-SAS Fanout Cable
NOTE:
MSL SAS Tape Libraries to legacy
connectors.
AH587A
HPE StoreEver Mini-SAS High Density to 4-lane Mini-SAS External Fanout 2m Cable
K2R09A
HPE StoreEver Mini-SAS High Density to 4-lane Mini-SAS External Fanout 4m Cable
K2R10A
HP 2.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable
NOTE:
MSL SAS Tape Libraries to the HPE H241 Smart Host Bus Adapter.
716191-B21
HP 4.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable
NOTE:
MSL SAS Tape Libraries
716193-B21
Rack Cabinets
The MSL6480 libraries are supported in a variety of HPE Rack offerings, including the HPE Intelligent
Series Racks and the HPE 10000 G2 Series Racks.
NOTE: If ordering the #0D1 Factory Integration option, the MSL6480 Tape Libraries are certified to
Intelligent Series rack.
Media
HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15TB RW Data Cartridge
C7977A
HPE LTO-7 Ultrium No Case 960 Tape Pallet
C7977AB
HPE LTO-7 Ultrium RW 960 Tape Pallet
C7977AD
HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15TB Eco Case Data Cartridge 20 Pack
C7977AH
HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB MP RW Data Cartridge
C7976A
HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB MP WORM Data Cartridge
C7976W
HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB BaFe RW Data Cartridge
C7976B
HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB BaFe WORM Data Cartridge
C7976BW
HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB RW Data Cartridge
C7975A
HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB WORM Data Cartridge
C7975W
Bar Code Labels
HPE LTO-7 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack
Q2014A
HP LTO-6 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack
Q2013A
HP LTO-5 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack
Q2011A
HP LTO-5 Ultrium WORM Bar Code Label Pack
Q2012A
Non-Custom Labeled Data Cartridges
NOTE:
sequence.
HPE LTO-7 Ultrium RW No Case Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack
C7977AC
HPE LTO-7 Ultrium Non Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack
C7977AN
HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB MP RW Non Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack
C7976AN
HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB BaFe RW Non Custom Labeled Data Cartridges 20 Pack
C7976BN
HP LTO-5 Ultrium Non-custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack
C7975AN
Custom Labeled Data Cartridges
NOTE: Custom labeled products allow customers to customize a specific sequence
printed on each label.
HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15 TB RW RFID Custom Labeled Data Cartridge (20 pack)
7977AF
One cable is required for every four drives. Use this cable to connect HPE
3Gb SAS controllers with Infiniband (SFF8470)
One cable is required for every tape drive. Use this cable to connect HPE
One cable is required for every tape drive. Use this cable to connect HPE
to the HPE H241 Smart Host Bus Adapter.
ship with one base module and up to 6 expansion modules (up to 42U) installed in the HPE
Non-Custom labels will come pre-labeled with a pre-determined number
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HPE LTO-7 Ultrium RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack
C7977AL
HPE LTO-7 Ultrium WORM Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack
C7977WL
HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB MP RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack
C7976AL
HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB MP RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge No Case 20
Pack
C7976AC
HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB MP RFID RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack
C7976AF
HP LTO-5 RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack
C7975AL
HP LTO-5 RW Custom Labeled No Case Data Cartridge 20 Pack
C7975AC
HP LTO-5 WORM Custom Labeled Cartridge 20 Pack
C7975WL
NOTE: For more information on LTO media, see: http://h18006.www1.hpe.com/storage/storagemedia.html?psn=storage
HPE Support Service
Same Day Response
HP 1year 4hour 13x5 MSL8096 HW Support
UF835E
HP 1year 4hour 24x7 MSL8096 HW Support
UF836E
HP 1year 6hour 24x7 Call to Repair MSL8096 HW Support
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HP 3 year 4 hour 13x5 MSL8096 Hardware Support
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HP 3 year 4 hour 24x7 MSL8096 Hardware Support
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HP 3 year 6 hour 24x7 Call to Repair MSL8096 Hardware Support
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HP 4 year 4 hour 13x5 MSL8096 Hardware Support
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HP 4 year 4 hour 24x7 MSL8096 Hardware Support
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HP 5year 4hour 13x5 MSL8096 HW Support
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HP 5year 4hour 24x7 MSL8096 HW Support
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Next Business Day Response
HP 3 year Next business day MSL8096 Hardware Support
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Hardware Services
HPE Install Storage MSL 5060/6060 Tape Service
U4824E
HPE 1 MSL10U Library Installation and Startup Service
UA872E
NOTE: In order to maximize ROI and product uptime, and minimize the cost of
ownership,
options. These offerings will ensure that any prod
they occur (most back up issues will occur outside standard business hours) and
that the service coverage regarding period, covers the minimum expected life of
the host system
Options
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise recommends the 3-year, 24 x 7 service
uct issue can be tackled when
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MSL6480
Drive Technology
LTO-7 Ultrium 15000
LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
Maximum Number of Drives
-
- Per fully expanded Library
6 HH or 3 FH (per Module)
Number of Slots
-
- Per fully expanded Library
80 (per Module)
Drive Interface
8 Gb Native Fibre Channel (LTO-7, LTO-6, LTO-5)
Maximum
Capacity
Native
480 TB (LTO-7, 80 slots)
Compressed (2.5:1)
- Per Library
1.2 PB (LTO-7, 80 slots)
Compressed (2:1)
- Per Library
Maximum Transfer Rate
Native
6.48 TB/hour (with 6 LTO-7 drives)
LTO-7 Compressed (2.5:1)
- 42 HH drives Per Library
LTO-6 Compressed (2.5:1)
- 42 HH drives Per Library
LTO-5 Compressed (2:1)
MSL6480
LTO-6 Ultrium 6250
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000/3280
Per Module
Per Module
- Per Module
- Per Library
- Per Module
- Per Module
- Per Module
- Per Library
42 HH or 21 FH (per Library)
560 (per Library)
6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO-7, LTO-6, LTO-5)
8 Gb Native Fibre Channel (LTO-4)
6 Gb/sec SAS (LT0-4)
200 TB (LTO-6, 80 slots)
120 TB (LTO-5, 80 slots)
3.36 PB (LTO-7, 560 slots)
1.4 PB (LTO-6, 560 slots)
840 TB (LTO-5, 560 slots)
500 TB (LTO-6, 80 slots)
3.5 PB (LTO-6 560 slots)
240 TB (LTO-5, 80 slots)
1.68 PB (LTO-5, 560 slots)
3.46 TB/hour (with 6 LTO-6 drives)
3 TB/hour (with 6 LTO-5 drives)
45 TB/hr (with 42 LTO-7 drives)
24 TB/hr (with 42 LTO-6 drives)
21 TB/hr (with 42 LTO-5 drives)
- 6 HH drives Per Module
- 6 HH drives Per Module
-6 HH drives Per Module
- 42HH drives Per Library
3 FH drives per Module
21 FH drives per library
Upto 20.64 TB/hr (with 6 LTO-7 drives)
Upto 144.9 TB/hr (with 42 LTO-7 drives)
8.6 TB/hr (qty 6 Ultrium 6250 drives)
60.4 TB/hr (qty 42 Ultrium 6250 drives)
6.0 TB/hr (qty 6 Ultrium 3000drives)
42 TB/hr (qty 42 Ultrium 3000 drives)
3.0 TB/hr (qty 3 Ultrium 3280 drives)
21TB/hr (qty 21 Ultrium 3280 drives)
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Dimensions
Out-of-Box (HxWxD)
10.55 X 18.7 X 35.1 in (26.8 x 47.5 x 89.2 cm)
Shipping (HxWxD)
24.2 X 31.5 X 47.2 in (61.5 x 80.0 x 120.0 cm)
Weight
Out of box
90.4 lbs (43.6 kg)
Shipping
120.1 lbs (54.5 kg)
NOTE: The weight of each library varies somewhat based on the type and number of LTO tape
2.10 kg/4.63 lbs.
Reliability
MTBF (mean time between
failures)
100,000 hours (based on 1M MSBF)
MSBF (Mean swaps before
failure)
2,000,000
Average Cartridge Swap
Time (drive to slot, slot
to drive)
40 seconds (Base Unit)
Initialization Time
77 to 204 seconds
Inventory Time
1:10 minutes (minimum) to 1:26minutes (maximum)
Connectors
Mini-SAS (MSL SAS model only)
(1)RJ-45 Ethernet
Color Control Panel information
(on front panel)
Color, 5.7 inch diagonal, resistive touchscreen, full VGA , 4/3 aspect
Management Interface
10/100/1000 Mbits/second, auto-configuring interface. RJ-45
connection. Https configurable.
Power
200 Watts (max)
Input Requirements
100-120V, 200-240 VAC, 3.5 to 1.5 Amperes , 50 to 60 Hz
Relative Humidity
(non
Operating
20% to 80%
Shipping
20% to 90%
Temperature Range
(wet bulb)
Operating
50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Shipping
-22° to 140° F (-30° to 60° C)
NOTE: Library operating temperature limits are based on the industry standard tape limit.
Altitude
Operating
13,000 ft (4000 m)
Shipping
35,000 ft (10,675 m)
drives contained in the configuration. Configurations with different numbers of tape drives can be
calculated by adding or subtracting the weight of a tape drive. An LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 drive weighs
-condensing)
Base unit
LC Optical Fibre (MSL FC models only)
ratio
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Date
Version History
Action
Description of Change
13-Jan-2017
From Version 14 to 15
Changed
Changes to the HPE StoreEver Archive Manager section
18-Nov-2016
From Version 13 to 14
Changed
Added the HPE StoreEver Archive Manager in the Product
Highlights section
15-Aug-2016
From Version 12 to 13
Changed
Changes made to the Configuration Section
01-Jul-2016
From Version 11 to 12
Changed
Cosmetic changes
31-Mar-2016
From Version 10 to 11
Changed
HPE rebranding, LTO-7 capacity updates, part no corrections
15-Jan-2016
From Version 9 to 10
Changed
Updated content and edited. LTO-7 Support added
01-Dec-2015
From Version 8 to 9
Changed
Changes made throughout all the document.
24-Apr-2015
From Version 7 to 8
Changed
Changed from
software, PCs, or servers required or involved."
31-Oct-2014
From Version 6 to 7
Changed
Changes made throughout all the document.
15-Sep-2014
From Version 5 to 6
Changed
Changes made to the Related Options section.
20-Aug-2014
From Version 4 to 5
Changed
Changes made throughout all the document.
10-jun-2014
From Version 3 to 4
Changed
What´s new section was updated: Product highlights; sku
description updated
Added
Configuration information
20-dec-2013
From Version 2 to 3
Changed
Changes made to the chart in the Overview section.
30-sept-2013
From Version 1 to 2
Changed
Changes made to the What's New section:
"The HPE StoreEver MSL Encryption Kit provides a selfcontained solution for MSL libraries with additional software,
PCs, or servers required or involved."
To show as:
"The HPE StoreEver MSL Encryption Kit provides a selfcontained solution for MSL libraries without additional
Changes made throughout the Configuration Information.
HPE StoreEver MSL6480 now supporting HPE Enterprise
Secure Key Manager (ESKM).
Protect against connectivity failover through Control Path and
Data Path failover now on the MSL6480.
Increase library uptime by providing library LUN control
failover and drive port to port failover
Tape Library.
Changes made in the Product Highlights section.
Changes made in the Configuration Information.
Changes made in the Related Options section and in the
Technical Specifications.
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