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HP MSL2024 Quickspecs

HP MSL2024 Quickspecs

Hp storeever msl2024 and msl4048 tape libraries
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Overview
The HP StoreEver MSL Tape Libraries meet demanding storage requirement of businesses needing unattended backup, disaster
recovery, or archive capability. The MSL Libraries offer a broad choice of storage capacity and technology including LTO-6, LTO-5, or
LTO-4, 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 MSL6480 for library scalability and additional enterprise class
features. Proactively receive detailed information about your MSL libraries with TapeAssure. Information about the library, drives, and
media are all monitored for utilization, operational performance, and life and health information. Prevent problems before they occur
by proactively receiving notification if any library, drive or tape media parameters fall below HP recommended standards.
What's New
HP StoreEver MSL Tape Library family is transitioning to a new, simpler ordering structure. Simply select a zero drive MSL2024
or MSL4048 Tape Library, generation and quantity of MSL LTO drive kits, and any final needed accessories.
Enterprise encryption key manager support with KMIP 1.2 license for MSL Tape Libraries.
HP StoreEver MSL2024 Tape Library
HP StoreEver MSL4048 Tape Library
DA - 13258 Worldwide — Version 39 — December 2, 2013
HP StoreEver MSL2024 and MSL4048 Tape Libraries
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Summary of Contents for HP MSL2024

  • Page 1 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 MSL6480 for library scalability and additional enterprise class features. Proactively receive detailed information about your MSL libraries with TapeAssure. Information about the library, drives, and media are all monitored for utilization, operational performance, and life and health information.
  • Page 2 Proven high reliability Achieve the highest level of encryption security to secure confidential business information while meeting compliance guidelines with the HP 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit or KMIP 1.2 Encryption Key Manager License. Proactively monitor utilization, operational performance, and overall life and health of the drives and media with TapeAssure and TapeAssure Advanced.
  • Page 3: Product Highlights

    View alerts and statistics is real-time in the Command View TL GUI NOTE: An alert does not imply that a failure has occurred as HP backup and archiving standards are very high. This allows you to treat many of the alerts as predictive and to follow up on the recommended service actions at a time that is least disruptive.
  • Page 4 Easy Installation The MSL Tape Libraries are shipped as a rack-ready unit. The rack mount hardware included with the library allows installation in a variety of HP racks. For more information on the HP rack offerings, please see the following URL: http://h18004.ww1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/rackandpower.html...
  • Page 5 Protect IT resources and meet compliance requirements: With the HP 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit, users can enable or disable encryption, configure and manage the USB key server tokens, restore encrypted data, as well as a variety of other tasks. In addition, the LTO-6, LTO-5 and LTO-4 Ultrium tape drives use the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with the longest and most secure keys -- 256 bits.
  • Page 6 The stacked libraries appear to the host as a single library. The Extender Kit can be used with MSL2024, 4048, or 8096 libraries and is compatible with both new and currently installed libraries. The Extender Kit is customer installable in under 60 minutes.
  • Page 7 A specially designed WORM data cartridge with multiple integrated fail-safe features to prevent accidental or intentional overwriting of data High-capacity, low-cost HP WORM media that can store up to 6.25 TB (2.5:1 compression) of data on a single data cartridge...
  • Page 8 Server Backup Basic software free-of-charge. It is an easy-to-use backup and recovery application that is recovery software installed in minutes and includes all the features needed to protect a single machine by backup to a HP tape product. Yosemite Server Backup Basic software includes pre-defined and customizable media rotation schemes so you can define when you backup and how long your backups are retained, while easily managing your data cartridges.
  • Page 9 HP Library and Tape Tools The MSL Tape Libraries are supported on HP's industry-leading diagnostic tool - HP Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). L&TT is a single, convenient program that is easy to install and simple to operate. L&TT's intuitive user interface eliminates the need for training and deploys in less than five minutes.
  • Page 10 MSL tape libraries, check the HP Enterprise Backup Solution compatibility matrix at: http://www.hp.com/go/ebs. Server Compatibility The MSL Tape Library is supported on a wide range of HP systems. For details of which MSL Libraries work with which systems, including third-party systems, reference the EBS compatibility matrix at: http://www.hp.com/go/ebs for the latest hardware compatibility information.
  • Page 11 MSL tape libraries, check the HP Enterprise Backup Solution compatibility matrix at: http://www.hp.com/go/ebs. Server Compatibility The MSL Tape Library is supported on a wide range of HP systems. For details of which MSL Libraries work with which systems, including third-party systems, reference the EBS compatibility matrix at: http://www.hp.com/go/ebs for the latest hardware compatibility information.
  • Page 12: Service And Support, Hp Care Pack And Warranty Information

    For increased uptime, productivity and ROI -HP Care Pack packaged services for Storage These days, you need to get the most out of your storage investment-you can't afford not to. When you buy HP storage products and solutions, it's also a good time to think about what levels of service and support you may need. To help take the worry out of deploying, designing, maintaining, and managing your environment, we've designed a portfolio of service options that are as: flexible, reliable and scalable as your storage.
  • Page 13 Education offers flexible, comprehensive training on storage networking, disk storage systems, and storage software to help your IT staff get the most out of your investments. And HP Financial solutions extend innovative financing and asset management programs to cost-effective buy, manage and eventually retire your older equipment.
  • Page 14 By engaging HP to implement HP Data Protector, customers' IT staff can stay focused on their core tasks and priorities, resulting in less impact to your business...
  • Page 15 Customer Technical Consider education as an integral part of your strategy to get the best return on investment for your HP storage solution. HP offers a variety of training courses on storage software, networking, archiving and Training disk storage systems.
  • Page 16: Configuration Information

    Factory integrate the MSL 2024 & 4048 Tape Libraries with other HP products such as #0D1 HP ProLiant Servers NOTE: #0D1 will appear after the Tape Library part number on the sales order if HP factory integration is indicated Step 2 - Select Generation & Quantity of Ultrium Tape Drives...
  • Page 17 Options/Licenses or 6480 Tape Libraries. The Encryption Kit key server token will generate and retain encryption keys for HP LTO-6, LTO-5 or LTO- 4 Ultrium tape drives in the library. Does not require support from ISV. HP StoreEver MSL2024/4048/8096 KMIP Encryption License To Use (LTU)
  • Page 18 HP C13 - IS-1293 IN 240V 6Amp LV 2.0m Power Cord AF562A WARNING: This product can ONLY be used with an HP approved power cord for your specific geographic region. Use of a non-HP approved power cord may result in: 1) not meeting individual country specific safety requirements;...
  • Page 19: Related Options

    URL: http://h18004.ww1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/rackandpower.html NOTE: The MSL Tape Libraries are certified to ship in HP racks which include a shock pallet. It is mandatory to use a shock pallet in order to ship racks with equipment installed. Table Top Conversion Kit HP StoreEver MSL2024 Rack to Table Top Conversion Kit...
  • Page 20 HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB MP RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack C7976AL HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB MP RW Library Pack (No Case) Custom Labeled Data Cartridge C7976AC (20 pack) HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB MP RW RFID Custom Labeled Data Cartridge (20 pack)
  • Page 21 Controllers. For the most current list of supported devices, please see the HP Storage EBS (Enterprise Backup Solutions) Compatibility Matrices document and EBS Design Guide located at: www.hp.com/go/ebs. For more information on HP Smart Array RAID controllers, see Fibre HP Smart Array RAID controllers at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/arraycontrollers/index.html.
  • Page 22 0.5m - 50m NOTE: The HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 Drive contains an internal OM2 optical cable and limits the maximum allowed cable lengths to those as specified for OM2. The lowest OM rating in a path from the drive to the switch or HBA will dictate the maximum length of the connection path.
  • Page 23 HP StoreEver MSL2024 and MSL4048 Tape Libraries Related Options HP Care Pack Options Same Day Response HP 3 year 4 hour 24x7 MSL2024 Library HW Support UE296E HP 3 year 4 hour 9x5 MSL2024 Library HW Support UG635E HP 3 year 4 hour 24x7 MSL4048 Library HW Support...
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    864 GB/hr (two 920) 1.7 TB/hr (two 1840) 1.1 TB/hr (two 1760) 432 GB/hr (one 920) 864 GB/hr (two 920) *For more information about the MSL6480 please visit www.hp.com/go/msl6480 MSL2024 MSL4048 Dimensions Out-of-Box (HxWxD) 3.4 x 18.9 x 31.7 in (8.7 x 48 x 80.6 6.9 x 18.9 x 31.7 in (17.5 x 48 x 80.6...
  • Page 25 Note: The weight of each library varies somewhat based on the type and number of LTO tape drives contained in the configuration. The weights shown here are for MSL2024/4048 configurations with 1/2 drives respectively per model. Configurations with different numbers of tape drives can be calculated by adding or subtracting the weight of a tape drive.
  • Page 26 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.