HP MSL2024 tape library

The HP MSL2024 mid-range tape library providing high capacity data storage in a compact 2U form factor, with advanced features such as web-based remote management.

HP MSL2024 Product Overview

Features
 Greater value: The MSL2024 Tape Library provides an incredible amount of backup and recovery storage without consuming valuable rack space in an entry-level package. Ultrium 960 tape technology offers 9.6 TB of native storage capacity in a 2U form factor.
 Simplifies IT: Integrated web-based remote management capability allows a remote administrator to control and troubleshoot the device, thus relieving the customer of costly onsite IT resources.
 Integrated solution: Standard barcode reader provides faster inventory times and facilitates tracking of media.
 Agility in storage and movement of data: For dedicated import/export of media cartridges, each library includes one mail slot. The library also includes two removable 12-slot magazines for bulk loading of media and also provides a convenient bulk storage unit for moving media off-site.
 Investment protection for performance and capacity needs: Choose library capacity with one Ultrium 960 Tape Drive or up to two Ultrium 448 Tape Drives. Upgrade the performance of the tape library from one to two Ultrium 448 Tape Drives through the addition of a second Ultrium 448 Tape Drive.
 Flexible interface: SCSI and FC interfaces provide options for installing the tape library into a SCSI or SAN environment.
 RoHS compliant: Meets lead-free initiatives required for EU compliance.
 Customer serviceable and replaceable components: Easy to manage modular design of tape library allows for quick service or repair of unit to reduce downtime and maximize efficiency.
 Extensive compatibility testing: Works with industry-leading servers, operating systems and backup software. (www.hp.com/go/ebs)
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 Datasheet

Overview
The HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library is the ideal mid-range tape library that combines tape library capacity and features in the compact form of a tape autoloader.

With a native capacity of up to 9.6 TB using HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960 Tape Drive technology, 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. Perfect for replicated systems, the web-based management features reduce 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 one HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960 Tape Drive, or up to two HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 Tape Drives. If only one Ultrium 448 Tape Drive is selected, a second Ultrium 448 Tape Drive can be added later if initial backup needs grow. Each library includes two removable 12-slot magazines, and one mail slot dedicated for import/export of data cartridges. A barcode reader is part of the standard configuration for facilitating media management. All MSL2024 Tape Library units arrive rack-ready for installation in a standard 19" rack. Also, all MSL2024 Tape Library systems and associated kits are RoHS compliant.

What's new
 The HP StorageWorks MSL2024 1 Ultrium 960 FC Drive Library allows customers to install the tape library directly into a FC environment without the use of an external FC router.
 The Factory Express option allows a customer to receive the MSL2024 Tape Library in a HP rack installed with other HP products such as ProLiant Servers.

Specifications