An entry-level tape library providing high capacity data storage in a compact 2U form factor, with advanced features such as web-based remote management.
The HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library is the ideal entry-level tape library that provides tape library capacity and extensive features in the compact form of a tape autoloader. With compressed capacity (2:1) of up to 38.4 TB using, the MSL2024 Tape Library can easily tackle backup and recovery jobs typically handled by mid-range tape libraries. Utilizing a 2U form factor, the MSL2024 Tape Library provides a large amount of data storage without consuming a large amount of valuable rack space. The unique HP web-based management feature reduces the dependencies on local IT resources, allowing multiple sites to be supported centrally. The MSL2024 Tape Library offers customers the choice of purchasing a library equipped with LTO Ultrium tape drives and either a SCSI, SAS or Fibre Channel interface. Each library includes two removable 12-slot magazines, and one user-configurable mail slot dedicated for import/export of data cartridges. A barcode reader is part of the standard configuration for facilitating media management.
What's new
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Integration of the HP StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SCSI Tape Drive.
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IPv6 network protocol support. Libraries can now be connected over both IPv6 and IPv4 networks. Libraries have obtained the IPv6 Ready, Phase-2 logo.
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Configure library into multiple partitions for maximum flexibility.
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LTO-4 Ultrium library-enabled encryption to protect your data from unauthorized access.
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HTTPS support for authenticated and encrypted transfers over the Internet.
Features
Greater value
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The MSL2024 Tape Library provides an incredible amount of backup and recovery storage without consuming valuable rack space in an entry-level package. HP LTO-4 Ultrium tape technology offers 38.4 TB of compressed storage capacity (2:1) in a 2U form factor.
Simplifies IT
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Unique HP web-based remote management functionality allows a remote administrator to control, configure, monitor and troubleshoot the device, thus relieving the customer of costly onsite IT resources.
Integrated solution
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Standard barcode reader provides faster inventory times and facilitates tracking of media.
Agility in storage and movement of data
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For dedicated import/export of media cartridges, each library includes one user-configurable mail slot. The library also includes two removable 12-slot magazines for bulk loading of media, and provides a convenient bulk storage unit for moving media off-site.
Investment protection for performance needs
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Upgradeable from one to two LTO-4 Ultrium 1760, LTO-3 Ultrium 920 or LTO-2 Ultrium 448 Tape drives through the addition of a second drive of that type.
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.
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.
Customer serviceable and replaceable components
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Easy to manage modular design of tape library allows for quick service or repair of unit to reduce downtime and maximize efficiency.
Extensive tested compatibility
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Works with industry-leading servers, operating systems and backup software. (www.hp.com/go/ebs)
Proven high reliability
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Peace of mind knowing that the MSL2024 provides reliable backups and automatically changes tapes with a robotics rating of 2 million Mean Swaps Between Failures (MSBF).
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