Overview

The HP StorageWorks MSL8096 Tape Library will meet a broad range of demanding data storage needs including unattended backup, archive and disaster recovery for medium to large businesses, workgroups, or remote offices. The MSL8096 offers up to 153.6TB of compressed (2:1) storage capacity in an 8U form factor with your choice of LTO-4 or LTO-3 Ultrium Tape Drives. The library is also available with a wide choice of interfaces including Fibre Channel, SCSI and SAS. A second power supply can be added for enhanced system up-time. The MSL8096 enables you to easily manage your media both in and out of the library with a standard bar code reader and eight 12-slot removable magazines. A quarter VGA operator control panel, up to 15 configurable mail slots and a viewing window with interior illumination enable easy operator interaction with the library. With HP unique web-based remote management, the MSL8096 is easily operated, configured and managed from across the room, or across the globe.

What's new

•	Simplify installation with pre-configured four drive MSL8096 libraries. The MSL8096 can now arrive on site with up to four LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 or LTO-3 Ultrium 960 FC tape drives factory installed.

Features

Value: impressive footprint and density

•	Get a large amount of storage with up to 153.6TB of compressed capacity (2:1) in only a 8U form factor.

Agility: manageability from any location

•	Manage, configure and use the library from across the room or across the globe through the HP unique web-based remote management.

Simplicity: ease of use

•	Easily manage your media both in or out of the tape library with a standard bar code reader and eight 12-slot removable magazines.

Investment protection

•	Choose from a broad range of HP LTO Ultrium Tape Drives including LTO-4 Ultrium 1840, LTO-4 Ultrium 1760, LTO-3 Ultrium 960 and LTO-3 Ultrium 920. As your data protection needs change or increase, you can increase capacity and performance easily with tool-free, next generation drive upgrade kits.

Highly Available

•	Add the optional second power supply for increased system reliability and up-time.

Multiple interface choices available

•	SCSI, SAS and FC interfaces provide options for installing the tape library into a SCSI, SAS or SAN environment.

Resourceful in storage and movement of data

•	For dedicated import/export of media cartridges, each library includes up to 15 user-configurable mail slots. The library also includes removable magazines for bulk loading of media. The magazines can also be used for convenient bulk storage of media off-site.

Encrypt your backup

•	Provides highest level of encryption security for strong backup data privacy to secure confidential information and address compliance regulations. Encryption keys provided by HP StorageWorks MSL LTO-4 & 1/8 G2 Encryption Kit or supporting ISV backup applications.

Extensive compatibility testing

•	Works with industry-leading servers, operating systems and backup software including HP Data Protector Software. (www.hp.com/go/ebs)

Proven high reliability

•	Peace of mind knowing that the MSL8096 provides reliable backups and automatically changes tapes with a robotics rating of 2 million Mean Swaps Between Failures (MSBF).

HP StorageWorks MSL8096 Tape Library

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