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HP StorageWorks MSL8096 Tape Library

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 Tape Library offers up to 153.6 TB 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 Tape Library 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 Tape Library is easily operated,
configured and managed from across the room, or across the globe.
Value: impressive
footprint and density
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Get a large amount
of storage with up to 153.6 TB of compressed capacity (2:1) in only a 8U
form factor. |
Agility:
manageability from any location
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Manage, configure
and use the library from across the room or across the globe through the HP
unique web-based remote management. |
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Easily manage your
media both in or out of the tape library with standard bar code reader and
eight 12-slot removable magazines. |
Investment
protection for performance and capacity needs
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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/or
performance easily with tool-free, next generation drive upgrade kits. |
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Add the optional
second power supply for increased system reliability and up-time. |
Multiple interface
choices available
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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
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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. |
Easy-to-enable AES
256-bit embedded hardware encryption with compression
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Provides highest
level of encryption security, with compression, for strong backup data
privacy to secure confidential information and address compliance quickly.
Encryption key management support via HP Data Protector Software and other
ISV backup applications. |
Tape
Drives Supported
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LTO-4 Ultrium 1840
LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
LTO-3 Ultrium 960
LTO-3 Ultrium 920
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Number
of Tape Drives
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(2-4) LTO-4 Ultrium
1840
(2-4) LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
(2-4) LTO-3 Ultrium 960
(2-4) LTO-3 Ultrium 920
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Number
of Cartridge Slots
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96
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Maximum
capacity (compressed 2:1)
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153.6 TB
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Maximum
Sustained Transfer Rate (compressed 2:1)
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3.4 TB/hr
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Form
Factor
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8U
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Interface
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4Gb Native Fibre
Channel
Ultra320 LVD SCSI
3Gb/sec SAS
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Warranty - year(s) (parts/labor/onsite)
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1/1/1 |
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Family Comparison
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MSL8096 LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Tape Library
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MSL8096 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 Tape Library
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MSL8096 LTO-3 Ultrium 960 Tape Library
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MSL8096 LTO-3 Ultrium 920 Tape Library
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Drive Technology
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LTO-4 Ultrium 1840
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LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
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LTO-3 Ultrium 960
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LTO-3 Ultrium 920
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Number of Drives
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2 to 4
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2 to 4
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2 to 4
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2 to 4
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Capacity
(2:1 compression)
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153.6 TB
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153.6 TB
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76.8 TB
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76.8 TB
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Maximum Data Transfer
(2:1 compression)
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3.4 TB/hr
(four drives)
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2.3 TB/hr
(four drives)
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2.3 TB/hr
(four drives)
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1.7 TB/hr
(four drives)
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Drive Interface
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4Gb Native Fibre Channel
Ultra320 LVD SCSI
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3Gb/sec SAS
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4Gb Native Fibre Channel
Ultra320 LVD SCSI
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3Gb
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| 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
153.6 TB 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. |
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What's New |
- MSL8096 Libraries pre-configured with four drives
are now available.
- Two new SAS cables are available for connect to SAS
servers.
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| Key
Features |
- Exceptional storage density with up to 153.6 TB of
compressed capacity (2:1) in 8U
- Easy-to-use HP unique web-based remote management
- Integrated bar code reader
- Tool-free tape drive upgrades
- Customer upgradeable redundant power supply
- Multiple interface choices available (SCSI, SAS or
FC)
- Removable magazines with up to 15 user-configurable
mail slots
- Easy-to-enable AES 256-bit embedded hardware
encryption with compression
- Extensive OS and software compatibility testing
- Proven high reliability
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| Customer
benefits |
- Provides a large amount of data storage without
consuming valuable rack space.
- Manage, configure and use the library from across
the room or across the globe with web-based remote management interface.
- Easily manage your media with standard bar code
reader and eight 12-slot removable magazines.
- Choose from a broad range of HP LTO Ultrium Tape
Drives including LTO-4 Ultrium 1840, LTO-4 Ultrium 1760, LTO-3 Ultrium
960, or LTO-3 Ultrium 920. As your data protection needs change or
increase, you can increase capacity and/or performance easily with
tool-free drive upgrades.
- With the addition of the redundant power supply
option, the user can attain, and maintain, even higher system reliability
and up-time.
- SCSI, SAS and FC interfaces provide options for
installing the tape library into any environment.
- 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.
- Provides highest level of encryption security, with
compression, for strong backup data privacy to secure confidential
information and address compliance quickly. Encryption keys are generated
and maintained by the HP StorageWorks 1/8G2 & MSL LTO-4 Encryption Kit or
by supporting ISV backup applications.
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Request a Quote
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