Product Highlights - HP StorageWorks MSL6000 Quickspecs

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Multi-unit Scalability Multi-unit Scalability Multi-unit Scalability Multi-unit Scalability
Manageability Manageability Manageability Manageability
Proven Reliability Proven Reliability Proven Reliability Proven Reliability
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and Tape Tools (L&TT) and Tape Tools and Tape Tools and Tape Tools
The MSL6000 Tape Library has the capability for multi-unit scalability; up to four 10U libraries or eight
5U libraries can be scaled together into a single library. For the MSL6030/6026, the first two modules
are linked using the MSL Universal Pass-Through Mechanism base unit kit, which has a shuttle
mechanism for tape movement between units. For the MSL6060/6052, the first two modules are linked
using the MSL Universal Pass-Through Mechanism base unit kit and a 10U extender kit. Additions of
subsequent modules require one MSL 5U or one MSL 10U pass-through extender kit per library module.
A MSL6000 Tape Library can also be scaled with a MSL5000 Tape Library for added flexibility and
investment protection. The ISV application will determine mixed media and tape drive support per tape
library configuration.
The MSL6000 Tape Library includes web-based management to allow monitoring and managing of the
library from across the room or across the globe. Many of the functions that are available on the front
panel are included in the remote management interface. These include, but are not limited to: library
and drive status, moving media, load/unload tape drives, access to diagnostics, library configuration,
library statistics, inventory check, and security settings.
With a rating of 2,000,000 robot load/unload cycles, the MSL6000 Tape Library provides necessary
high reliability for today's demanding environment. To improve reliability and longevity, all HP Ultrium
products feature Data Rate Matching (DRM). This allows the tape drive to dynamically and continuously
adjust the speed of the drive, from 27 MB/s to 80 MB/s, to match the speed of the host or network. This
increases performance, reduces mechanical wear on the tape drive and extends tape life.
HP Factory Express offers configuration, customization, integration and deployment services for HP
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 offers service packages for simple configuration, racking, installation, complex
configuration and design services as well as individual factory services, such as image loading, asset
tagging, and custom packaging. HP products supported through Factory Express include a wide array of
servers and storage: HP Integrity, HP ProLiant, HP ProLiant Server Blades, HP BladeSystem, and HP
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
http://www.hp.com/go/factory-express.
The MSL6000 Tape Library configurations are supported on HP's industry-leading diagnostic tool - HP
StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). L&TT is a single, convenient program that's a snap to
install and simple to operate. L&TT's intuitive user interface eliminates the need for training and deploys
in less than five minutes. This robust diagnostic tool is designed for both the experienced professional
and the untrained administrator. It ensures product integrity through self-diagnostics and fast resolution
to device concerns. Additional information on L&TT plus download information can be found at:
http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools.
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