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HPE Storage MSL6480 Tape Library

QuickSpecs

Scalable, Secure Tape Library

The HPE Storage MSL6480 Tape Library delivers scalable, secure, and cost-efficient data protection for backup and long-term archives. Its modular architecture grows from 80 to 560 slots, ideal for customers planning for expansion. Enhanced with HPE MSL Vault Partition and Multifactor Authentication, the MSL6480 strengthens cyber resilience, supports compliance, and safeguards critical data as storage demands evolve 

The HPE Storage MSL6480 Tape Library is the gold standard for mid-range tape automation, delivering best-in-class scalability, density, and performance to meet your short-term backup and disaster recovery data protection needs, as well as long-term archive requirements. Keep pace with data growth by seamlessly scaling up to 7 modules-without disrupting daily data protection. The MSL6480 also saves floor space by providing the highest tape drive density per module of any mid-range tape library. The MSL6480 Tape Library reduces the time and resources needed to achieve enterprise-class manageability, equipping you with proactive monitoring and a single-pane-of-glass management interface. The HPE Storage MSL6480 Tape Library can also provide medium sized businesses with a last line of defense solution against the threat of ransomware due to its air-gapped, offline capabilities.

HPE Storage MSL6480 Tape Library

What's New

- HPE MSL Vault Partition introduces policy-driven secure storage area inside the library, isolated from drives and invisible to applications, preventing any intentional or accidental access.

- The new Multifactor Authentication (MFA) enhances security by requiring two-factor user verification, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and ensuring only verified users reach critical data.

Key Features

High scalability

- Pay as you grow scalability with the fast, non-disruptive addition of Expansion Modules

- Start with an 80-slot 6U Base Library Module, and add up to 6 Expansion Library Modules for a total of 560 slots in a 42U rack

- Performance scales from 1 to 42 LTO half-height tape drives, with transfer rates up to 300 MB/s per drive (native)

- 25.2 PB of total maximum compressed capacity with LTO-9 drives.

Cost-Effective Tape Solution

- Protect existing investments by repurposing existing LTO tape drives in a new MSL3040 library or add new drives to expand an existing library

• Expansion modules are customer-installable; easy to configure and remove
• Integrated bar code reader included

- No slot licenses required, all installed slots are enabled without additional licensing

- Industry-leading storage density of 13 cartridge slots (585 TB) per 1U of rack space

- Great 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

- 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: https://www.HPE.com/info/rackandpower

Enterprise-class manageability and reliability

- Manage multiple HPE Tape Libraries from any location with HPE Command View Tape Libraries (CVTL) software. Download for free at: HPE Command View for Tape Libraries | HPE Store US

- Intelligent, proactive and predictive reporting with HPE Command View for Tape Libraries TapeAssure Advanced, a licensed feature of CVTL

- The HPE extensive interoperability testing means that MSL6480 integrates with industry-leading servers, operating systems and backup software.

Advanced security features

- HPE Command View for Tape Libraries Data Verification proactively scans and verifies that data that is stored on tapes is always retrievable if needed

- Protect data with MSL Vault Partition by creating isolated, secure storage inside the library

- Strengthen security with MFA, enforcing two-factor verification for critical data access

- Using the HPE Encryption Kit, get the simplest, lowest cost encryption and key management solution available

- HPE Secure Manager License provides an additional level of security that lets you control access to the tape library by authorizing specific servers

- Achieve higher levels of availability with data path failover and control path failover.

Scalability

Scale with the MSL6480 to keep pace with data growth.

Meet changing storage capacity and performance requirements with a modular, pay-as-you-grow architecture. Expand the library by adding modules as needed, eliminating the cost and disruption of replacing the entire system.

The modular design of the MSL6480 features continuous robotics enabling  non-disruptive. expansion while improving performance scalability, and reliability. Scale from 40 to 640 cartridge slots and up to 28.8 PB of compressed capacity in a single 19-inch rack.

Scaling up with the MSL6480 couldn't be easier:

- Start with a Base Library

- Add up to 6 LTO-9 and/or LTO-8 half-height tape drives

- As required up to six expansion modules. - Each 6U expansion module includes standard redundant power supplies. Expansion modules can be installed above or below the base module

- Each expansion module can be configured with up to 6x LTO-9 and/or LTO-8FC or SAS tape drives and up to 80 media cartridges.

Easy Installation

Expansion modules are customer-installable; easy to configure and remove. The MSL6480 features a 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:

Rack and Power Products for Servers & Data Center Infrastructure | HPE.

Manageability

The HPE Storage MSL6480 comes with web-based remote manageability so it can be easily 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

Partitioning

Standard Partitioning supports up to 21 logical partitions, allowing multiple hosts or backup applications to share a single physical library. Each partition is presented as an independent virtual library with its own dedicated media resources.

MSL Vault Partitioning

HPE MSL Vault Partition creates an isolated, drive-free zone inside the MSL3040 tape library, making cartridges invisible to applications and hosts. Media can be automatically moved into the vault by policy, eliminating the need for manual handling and enabling secure, air-gapped storage inside the library. Removal access requires security-level credentials with MFA.  Available at no extra cost on firmware version 6.70 or later.

Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

MFA enhances security by requiring two forms of verification for access: a password plus a time-based one-time passcode (TOTP). This additional layer of protection helps prevent unauthorized access, safeguards critical operations, and supports regulatory compliance.

Available at no extra cost on firmware version 6.70 or later, MFA strengthens cyber resilience and protects backup environments against evolving threats.

Management Console

The HPE Storage MSL3040 Tape Library comes with web-based remote manageability so it can be monitored and managed from anywhere in the world. 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 and IPv4 network protocol support

HPE Command View for Tape Libraries

HPE Command View for Tape Libraries (CVTL) provides an easy-to-use interface for efficiently managing, monitoring and configuring an entire tape library environment from any remote location. HPE StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced is a licensed feature of CVTL that provides predictive analytics on health, performance and utilization related monitoring of all tape drives and cartridges. HPE StoreEver Data Verification Software is also a licensed feature of CVTL which proactively validates and scans, non-disruptively, the quality of data stored on LTO tape cartridges, which ensures a successful restore is possible when critical business data is needed. As of CVTL v6.1, a new capacity planning feature has been added to CVTL which allows users to view consumption metrics which enables accurate and timely future investments

HPE Command View for Tape Libraries TapeAssure Advanced and Data Verification Software can be trialed for free once the CVTL Software has been installed. Simply download CVTL from:

HPE Command View for Tape Libraries | HPE Store US and get a 60-day trial period to experience.

For more information about HPE Command View for Tape Libraries, please visit:

HPE Command View for Tape Libraries | HPE Store US

Linear Tape File System (LTFS)

HPE LTO drives support the open standard LTFS format for writing data to tape. LTFS makes tape self-describing, file-based, and easy-to-use, it also provides users with the ability to use standard file operations on tape media for accessing, managing and sharing files with an interface that behaves just like a hard disk. In addition, LTFS provides the ability to share data across platforms, as you would with a USB drive or memory stick. Simply load a tape into the drive, mount it into the file system, and it becomes visible as a disk.

For more information about LTFS please see: https://www.snia.org/tech_activities/standards/curr_standards/ltfs

For applications supporting LTFS please see the compatibility guide: HPE Storage Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge - SPOCK

Library and Tape Tools

The MSL6480 Tape Library is supported with HPE Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). L&TT is a free diagnostic tool for all of the HPE tape storage products. This robust diagnostic tool is designed for both the experienced professional and the untrained administrator, and it allows customers to verify the installation, ensure product reliability, perform diagnostics and achieve faster resolution of tape device issues. L&TT performs firmware upgrades, verification of device operation, failure analysis and a range of utility functions. Performance tools assist in troubleshooting issues and system configuration checks warn of common host issues. It also provides seamless integration with HPE support by generating and e-mailing test results and support tickets. HPE Support will require the use of L&TT to troubleshoot most device issues, so it is recommended that a support ticket is pulled and the device assessment test is run before calling.

For more information on L&TT, please visit: HPE Library and Tape Tools | HPE Store US

LTO-7 Type M media

The MSL6480 Tape Library supports LTO-7 Type M media. This is the ability of an LTO-8 drive to write 9 TB (native) on a brand new LTO-7 cartridge instead of 6 TB (native) as specified by the LTO-7 format. LTO-7 Type M cartridges will be designated by an automation barcode label ending with the last 2 characters "M8". A standard 6 TB LTO-7 cartridge is indicated with an automation barcode label ending in "L7". An LTO-8 cartridge has a capacity of 12 TB (native) and is indicated with an automation barcode label ending in "L8".

Only unused LTO-7 cartridges may be initialized as LTO-7 Type M. Once a cartridge is initialized as Type M, it may not be changed back to a 6 TB LTO-7 cartridge. Also, an LTO-7 Type M cartridge can only be written and read in an LTO-8 drive; LTO-7 drives are not capable of reading LTO-7 Type M cartridges. 

LTO-7 Type M media supports existing LTO format features including data compression, encryption and partitioning, enabling LTFS. LTO-7 Type M media is not supported on WORM cartridges. 

LTO-9 drives will not be backward compatible with LTO-7 Type M media.

LTO-9 Media Initialization

Media initialization has been implemented in LTO-9 technology to optimize data placement on each LTO-9 cartridge. The initialization enables the tape drive to intelligently align data to a specific tape cartridge. Each new LTO-9 cartridge requires a one-time initialization prior to starting read/write operations. Most initializations will complete within an hour; however, in some cases it can take up to 2 hours - depending on environmental conditions

The MSL3040 provides an "LTO-9 New Media Initialization Wizard" feature which will guide the user through an automated media initialization process. For more information, please reference the MSL3040 User Guide.

Proven Reliability

With a rating of 2,000,000 robot load/unload cycles, the MSL Tape Libraries provides necessary high 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 MSL6480 Tape Libraries include redundancy features for high availability. Dual power supplies are standard for increased system reliability and uptime.

Longevity

Organizations need to be confident that their archived data is there when they need it. LTO tape media is specified with a 30-year shelf life, if stored at the "Archival Life Recommended Storage" conditions.

Data Encryption

The HPE MSL6480 Tape supports multiple data encryption options to meet a range of security and compliance requirements.

- HPE MSL Encryption Kit

• Provides a library-based, self-contained encryption key management system using a USB hardware key server token for standalone deployments. One encryption kit is required per library. The encryption kit includes two USB key server tokens - one encryption kit is needed per library, which must be physically accessible so that the USB token can be inserted into the library. The second token will be used as a backup token, in case the first one is lost or damaged.

- Enterprise Secure Key Manager (ESKM) and KMIP

Supports centralized encryption key management using the Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP) 1.2 with an optional library encryption license. For supported key management servers, refer to  the:

HPE Storage Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge - SPOCK

Secure Manager License

HPE MSL6480 Secure Manager License is an optional software feature that lets you control access to the tape library by authorizing specific servers access. 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.

- 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

Secure Manager allows you to:

- Create host access groups

- Add and modify host information

- Map device access to specific hosts

- Allows a disable feature when switch zoning is desired

LTO Ultrium Technology

HPE Linear Tape Open(LTO) Ultrium Tape Drives use best of breed technology.

LTO Ultrium drives provide read and write backward compatibility as shown in the table below:

Data Rate Matching

With a rating of 2,000,000 robot load/unload cycles, the MSL Tape Libraries provides high reliability for today's demanding environment.

- MSL Tape Libraries include redundancy features for high availability. Dual power supplies are available for increased system reliability and uptime.

HPE Ultrium WORM

The HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library supports immutable data protection using LTO Ultrium WORM (Write Once, Read Many) media. WORM cartridges prevent data from being modified or overwritten after it is written, helping organizations meet regulatory, compliance, and long-term data retention requirements. LTO Ultrium WORM provides:

- Immutable, write-once data protection for long-term retention.

- Support for both rewritable and WORM media in the same tape drive.

- Broad compatibility with leading backup and archive software.

- Open LTO standards for interoperability across supported LTO generations.

HPE Storage Media

HPE branded Linear Tape Open (LTO) Ultrium cartridges are designed, manufactured and tested to provide outstanding reliability for backing up, archiving and restoring your data. The quality is continuously monitored against the industry's most comprehensive and forensic specification for quality and reliability.

Compatibility

HPE's extensive compatibility testing program assures that your HPE MSL Tape Libraries work with leading servers, operating systems, and backup software applications - and not just those sold by HPE. This makes them especially suitable if you have a mixed system environment. For the complete list of servers, workstations, operating systems, and backup software that support the MSL tape libraries, reference the HPE Storage Compatibility Matrix at:

HPE Storage Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge - SPOCK

For the most up-to-date information on HPE Services, please refer to the HPE Services - Supplemental QuickSpecs, which provides a comprehensive and regularly updated overview of available services.

Step 1 - Base Configuration

HPE Storage MSL6480

Description

SKU

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Scalable Base Module

QU625A

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Scalable Expansion Module

QU626A

Notes:

- This product is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant.

- The HPE MSL6480 Tape Library Base and Expansion Modules are 6U rack mountable, 80-slot units. They do not contain any tape drives.

Kit Contents (for each library):

- Two 2.5 m PDU Power Cord, C13/C14, 10A

- Rack-mount hardware

- Getting started poster

- Redundant Power Supplies

- Module interconnect cable (expansion module only)

Notes: Redundant Power Supplies are hot-swappable

Factory Racking

Factory integrate the MSL6480 Tape Library with other HPE products such as HPE ProLiant Servers

#0D1

Notes: #0D1 will appear after the Tape Library part number on the sales order if HPE factory integration is indicated

Step 2 - Select Generation & Quantity of LTO Ultrium Tape Drives

Notes: Drive Upgrade Kits are hot-replaceable. The drives should be powered down before removal, but the library doesn't need to be powered down to replace them.

HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 FC Drive Kit

Description

SKU

HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit

R6Q74A

Notes:

- Half height LTO-9 FC tape drive. For use with the Autoloader, MSL2024, MSL3040 or MSL6480 libraries. Drive kit includes a tape drive and documentation.

- #0D1 will appear after R6Q74A on the sales order if HPE factory integration is indicated

- For tape drives to be integrated into the library, the library must be factory integrated (#0D1) into a rack.

- (2) LC Optical Fiber Channel Connectors

- (1) RJ-45 Ethernet data verification port

- This product is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant.

HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 SAS Drive Kit

HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit

R6Q75A

Notes:

- Half height LTO-9 SAS tape drive. For use with the Autoloader, MSL2024, MSL3040 or MSL6480 libraries. Drive kit includes a tape drive and documentation

- #0D1 will appear after R6Q75A on the sales order if HPE factory integration is indicated

- For tape drives to be integrated into the library, the library must be factory integrated (#0D1) into a rack

- (2) Mini-SAS HD (SFF8644) Connectors

- (1) RJ-45 Ethernet data verification port

- This product is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant.

HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 FC Drive Kit

Description

SKU

HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 FC Drive Upgrade Kit

Q6Q67A

Notes:

- Half height LTO-8 FC tape drive. For use with the Autoloader, MSL2024, MSL3040 or MSL6480 libraries. Drive kit includes a tape drive and documentation

- #0D1 will appear after Q6Q67A on the sales order if HPE factory integration is indicated

- For tape drives to be integrated into the library, the library must be factory integrated (#0D1) into a rack

- (2) LC Optical Fiber Channel Connectors

- (1) RJ-45 Ethernet data verification port

- This product is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant.

HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 SAS Drive Kit

HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit

Q6Q68A

Notes:

- Half height LTO-8 SAS tape drive. For use with the Autoloader, MSL2024, MSL3040 or MSL6480 libraries. Drive kit includes a tape drive and documentation

- #0D1 will appear after Q6Q68A on the sales order if HPE factory integration is indicated

- For tape drives to be integrated into the library, the library must be factory integrated (#0D1) into a rack

- (2) Mini-SAS (SFF8644) Connectors

- (1) RJ-45 Ethernet data verification port

- This product is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant

Step 3 - Select Software Licenses

Select each option as required with quantities specified

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Command View TL LTU (1 each)

Description

SKU

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Command View TL LTU

TC444A

Notes: This is a paper license that will be mailed.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Command View TL E-LTU (1 each)

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Command View TL E-LTU

TC444AAE

Notes: This is an electronically delivered License.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 CVTL TapeAssure Advanced LTU (1 each)

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Command View for Tape Libraries - TapeAssure Advanced LTU

TC445A

Notes:

- One license needed per library and Command View TL must be installed.

- This is a paper license that will be mailed.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 CVTL TapeAssure Advanced E-LTU (1 each)

Description

SKU

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Command View for Tape Libraries - TapeAssure Advanced E-LTU

TC445AAE

Notes:

- One license needed per library and Command View TL must be installed.

- This is an electronically delivered License.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 CVTL Data Verification Software LTU (1 each)

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Command View for Tape Libraries - Data Verification 100 Cartridges LTU

TC443A

Notes:

- One license needed per library and Command View TL must be installed.

- This is a paper license that will be mailed.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 CVTL Data Verification Software E-LTU (1 each)

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Command View for Tape Libraries - Data Verification 100 Cartridges E-LTU

TC443AAE

Notes:

- One license needed per library and Command View TL must be installed.

- This is an electronically delivered License.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 ESKM Encryption LTU (1 each)

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 ESKM Encryption LTU

TC469A

Notes:

- 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 qty)

- This is a paper license that will be mailed.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 ESKM Encryption E-LTU (1 each)

Description

SKU

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 ESKM Encryption E-LTU

TC469AAE

Notes:

- The ESKM Encryption License will enable encryption keys to be received from the HPE ESKM. One per library is required (regardless of Expansion Module qty).

- This is an electronically delivered License.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 KMIP 1.2 Key Manager LTU (1 each)

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 KMIP 1.2 Key Manager LTU

D4T76A

Notes: This is a paper license that will be mailed.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 KMIP 1.2 Key Manager E-LTU (1 each)

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 KMIP 1.2 Key Manager E-LTU

D4T76AAE

Notes: This is an electronically delivered License.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Secure Manager LTU (1 each)

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Secure Manager LTU

D4T75A

Notes: This is a paper license that will be mailed.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Secure Manager E-LTU (1 each)

Description

SKU

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Secure Manager E-LTU

D4T75AAE

Notes: This is an electronically delivered License.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 LTO-7+ Path Failover LTU (1 each)

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 LTO-7 Ultrium Path Failover LTU

P9H33A

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 LTO-7+ Path Failover E-LTU (1 each)

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 LTO-7 Ultrium Path Failover E-LTU

P9H33AAE

Step 4 - Select Additional Options from the next section.

Power Cords

Description

SKU

HPE C13 - C14 WW 250V 10Amp 2.5m Jumper Cord

142257-002

Notes: This cord ships standard with each MSL Tape Library; can be used to connect the rack-mounted device to PDUs with IEC-320 receptacles.

Quantity 2 each

Quantity to order

Regional Power Cord Options

Notes: Two PDU cords are shipped with each module (above). If regional power cords are preferred, order qty (2) per module. One for each power supply that ships with the library; please select the correct power cord for your geographical location.

HPE C13 - Nema 5-15P US/CA 110V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord

AF556A

HPE C13 - CEE-VII EU 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord

AF568A

HPE C13 - BS-1363A UK/HK/SG 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord

AF570A

HPE C13 - DK-2.5A DK 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord

AF566A

HPE C13 - SEV 1011 CH 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord

AF565A

HPE C13 - SABS-164 ZA 250V 10Amp 2.5m Power Cord

AF567A

HPE C13 - CNS-690 TW 110V 13Amp 1.83m Power Cord

AF561A

HPE C13 - GB-1002 CN 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord

AF557A

HPE C13 - JIS C8303 JP 100V 12Amp 2.0m Power Cord

AF572A

HPE C13 - AS3112-3 AU 250V 10Amp 2.5m Power Cord

AF569A

HPE C13 - IRAM -2073 AR 250V 10A 2.5m Power Cord

AF558A

HPE C13 - Nema 5-15P TH/PH 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord

AF559A

HPE C13 - KSC- 8305 KR 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord

AF560A

HPE C13 - SI-32 IL 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord

AF564A

HPE C13 - IS-1293 IN 240V 6Amp LV 2.0m Power Cord

AF562A

Notes: This product can ONLY be used with an HPE approved power cord for your specific geographic region. Use of a non-HPE approved power cord may result in: 1) not meeting individual country specific safety requirements; 2) insufficient conductor capacity that could result in overheating with potential personal injury and/or property damage; and 3) an unapproved power cord could fracture resulting in the internal contacts being exposed, which potentially could subject the user to a shock hazard. Hewlett Packard Enterprise disclaims all liability in the event a non-HPE approved power cord is used.

Factory Racking

Description

SKU

Factory integrate the MSL Tape Libraries with other Hewlett Packard Enterprise products such as HPE ProLiant Servers

#0D1

Notes: #0D1 will appear after the Tape Library part number on the sales order if HPE factory integration is indicated. One Base Module and up to 6 Expansion Modules can be factory integrated up to 42U in a single rack.

Encryption

Description

SKU

HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and MSL Tape Library Encryption Kit

AM495A

Notes: The Encryption Kit key server token will generate and retain encryption keys for HPE LTO- 4 and later generation Ultrium tape drives in the library. Works independent of application or backup software; doesn't require ISV support.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 ESKM Encryption LTU

TC469A

Notes:

- 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)

- This is a paper license that will be mailed.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 ESKM Encryption E-LTU

TC469AAE

Notes:

- 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.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 KMIP 1.2 Key Manager LTU

D4T76A

Notes: This is a paper license that will be mailed.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 KMIP 1.2 Key Manager E-LTU

D4T76AAE

Notes: This is an electronically delivered license.

FC Host Bus Adapters

The MSL Libraries are certified with a number of Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters. For the most current list of supported FC HBAs, please reference the HPE StoreEver Compatibility Matrix (Formerly EBS) located at:

HPE Storage Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge - SPOCK .

For more information on FC HBAs, see HPE StoreFabric Adapters at: HPE Storage Area Networking Solutions | HPE.

SAS Host Bus Adapters

The MSL Libraries are certified with a number of SAS Host Bus Adapters and ProLiant Smart Array Controllers. For the most current list of supported devices, please reference the HPE StoreEver Compatibility Matrix (Formerly EBS) located at:

HPE Storage Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge - SPOCK

For more information on HPE Smart Array RAID controllers, see Fibre HPE P-class RAID controllers at: https://www.HPE.com/servers/smartarray

For more information on HPE ProLiant (SAS) host bus adapters, see H-class HBA controllers at:

Smart Array Controllers and Smart Host Bus Adapters | HPE Store US

HBAs and SAS Controllers

Description

SKU

HPE Smart Array P408e-p SR Gen10 (8 External Lanes/4GB Cache) 12G SAS PCIe Plug-in Controller

804405-B21

Notes: Recommended for ProLiant Gen10 SAS tape automation connect.

Description

SKU

HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 (8 External Lanes/No Cache) 12G SAS PCIe Plug-in Controller

804398-B21

Notes:

- Recommended for ProLiant Gen10 SAS tape automation connect.

- Recommended for ProLiant Gen9 SAS tape automation connect.

Microsemi Adaptec HBA 1100-8e

A1100-8E

Notes: Recommended SAS HBA for DL & ML Gen9 servers only. HPE does not provide official support for this adapter, however the configuration is supported.

Optical cables

OM4 LC-LC type cables

Description

SKU

HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 1m Cable

QK732A

HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 2m Cable

QK733A

HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 5m Cable

QK734A

HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 15m Cable

QK735A

HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 30m Cable

QK736A

HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 50m Cable

QK737A

Cable Kits (SAS)

Description

SKU

HPE External 2.0m (6ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable

716197-B21

Notes: One cable is required for every LTO-9 tape drive. Use this cable to connect HPE MSL SAS Tape Libraries to Storage HBAs with Mini SAS High Density (HD) SAS (SFF8644) ports.

HPE External 4.0m (13ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable

716199-B21

Notes: One cable is required for every LTO-9 tape drive. Use this cable to connect HPE MSL SAS Tape Libraries to Storage HBAs with Mini SAS High Density (HD) SAS SAS (SFF8644) ports.

HPE External 12Gb Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS High Density 4-lane 2m Fanout Cable

P35176-B21

Notes: One cable can connect up to four LTO-9 tape drives. Use this cable to connect HPE MSL SAS Tape Libraries to Storage HBAs with Mini SAS High Density (HD) SAS (SFF8644) ports.

HPE External 12Gb Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS High Density 4-lane 4m Fanout Cable

P35175-B21

Notes: One cable can connect up to four LTO-9 tape drives. Use this cable to connect HPE MSL SAS Tape Libraries to Storage HBAs with Mini SAS High Density (HD) SAS (SFF8644) ports.

Description

SKU

HPE 2.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable

716191-B21

Notes: One cable is required for every (non LTO-9) tape drive. Use this cable to connect HPE MSL SAS Tape Libraries to Storage HBAs with Mini SAS High Density (HD) SAS (SFF8644) ports.

HPE 4.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable

716193-B21

Notes: One cable is required for every (non LTO-9) tape drive. Use this cable to connect HPE MSL SAS Tape Libraries to Storage HBAs with Mini SAS High Density (HD) SAS (SFF8644) ports

HPE StoreEver Mini-SAS High Density to 4-lane Mini-SAS External Fanout 2m Cable

K2R09A

Notes: One cable can connect up to four (non LTO-9) tape drives. Use this cable to connect HPE MSL SAS Tape Libraries to Storage HBAs with Mini SAS High Density (HD) SAS (SFF8644) ports.

HPE StoreEver Mini-SAS High Density to 4-lane Mini-SAS External Fanout 4m Cable

K2R10A

Notes: One cable can connect up to four (non LTO-9) tape drives. Use this cable to connect HPE MSL SAS Tape Libraries to Storage HBAs with Mini SAS High Density (HD) SAS (SFF8644) ports

Media

Description

SKU

HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW Data Cartridge

Q2079A

HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW 960 Data Cartridge Pallet without Cases

Q2079AB

HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW 960 Data Cartridge Pallet with Cases

Q2079AD

HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW 20 Data Cartridges Library Pack without Cases

Q2079AH

HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB WORM Data Cartridge

Q2079W

HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB WORM Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases

Q2079WL

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB RW Data Cartridge

Q2078A

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB RW 960 Data Cartridge Pallet without Cases

Q2078AB

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB RW 960 Data Cartridge Pallet with Cases

Q2078AD

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB RW 20 Data Cartridges Library Pack without Cases

Q2078AH

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB WORM Data Cartridge

Q2078W

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

HPE LTO-7 Ultrium WORM Data Cartridge

C7977W

HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB RW Data Cartridge

C7976A

HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB BaFe WORM Data Cartridge

C7976BW

HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB WORM Data Cartridge

C7976W

HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB RW Data Cartridge

C7975A

Bar Code Labels

Notes: Label packs include 100 data and 10 cleaning tape labels

Description

SKU

HPE LTO-9 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack

Q2017A

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack

Q2015A

HPE LTO-7 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack

Q2014A

HPE LTO-6 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack

Q2013A

HPE LTO-5 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack

Q2011A

Non-Custom Labeled Data Cartridges

Notes: Non-Custom labels will come pre-labeled with a pre-determined number sequence.

Description

SKU

HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW Non Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases

Q2079AN

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB RW Non Custom Labeled Library Pack 20 Data Cartridges with Cases

Q2078AN

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

HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB RW Non Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases

C7976AN

HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB BaFe RW Non Custom Labeled Data Cartridges 20 Pack

C7976BN

Custom Labeled Data Cartridges

Notes: Custom labeled products allow customers to customize a specific sequence printed on each label.

Description

SKU

HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW Custom Labeled Library Pack 20 Data Cartridges without Cases

Q2079AC

HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases

Q2079AL

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB RW Custom Labeled Library Pack 20 Data Cartridges with Cases

Q2078AL

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB WORM Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases

Q2078WL

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB RW Custom Labeled Library Pack 20 Data Cartridges without Cases

Q2078AC

HPE LTO-7 Ultrium RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack

C7977AL

HPE LTO-7 Ultrium WORM Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack

C7977WL

HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB RW Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases

C7976AL

HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB RW Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges Library Pack without Cases

C7976AC

Notes: For more information on LTO media, see:

Storage Media | HPE Store UShttps://www.HPE.com/us/en/product-catalog/storage/storage-media.hits-12.html

HPE Support Service Options

Hardware Services

Description

SKU

HPE StoreEver MSL3040/6480 Base Module Installation and Startup Service

U8E80E

Notes: In order to maximize ROI and product uptime, and minimize the cost of ownership, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise recommends the 3-year, 24 x 7 service options. These offerings will ensure that any product issue can be tackled when 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.

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