HP MSL4048 tape library

The HP MSL4048 mid-range high capacity backup and storage tape library solution in a small form factor with remote management capability to minimize the risk of human error, and free up valuable IT resources.

HP MSL4048 Product Overview

Features
 Greater value: HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library offers 19.2 TB of native capacity in a compact 4U form factor saving valuable rack space.
 Manageability: Integrated web-based remote management features reduce the dependencies on local IT resources, allowing multiple sites to be supported centrally.
 Simplifies IT: Standard library features including a barcode reader provide faster inventory times and facilitate tracking of media.
 Ease of Use: Four 12-slot removable magazine offers bulk loading of media as well as providing for bulk storage of media off-site.
 Investment protection for performance and capacity needs: Choose library capacity with one or two Ultrium 960 or Ultrium 448 Tape Drives. Upgrade the performance of the tape library through the addition of a third or fourth Ultrium 448 Tape Drive or update the drive technology with an easy to install, tool-free, drive upgrade kit.
 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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Overview
The HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library provides up to 19.2 TB of storage density in only a 4U form factor, saving valuable rack space. Perfect for small to medium business, unattended workgroup backup and restore, or remote offices, the web-based management features reduce the dependencies on local IT resources, allowing multiple sites to be supported centrally.

The MSL4048 Tape Library offers customers the choice of purchasing a library equipped with one or two HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960 Tape Drives, or up to four HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 Tape Drives. If only one Ultrium 448 Tape Drive is selected, three additional Ultrium 448 Tape Drive can be easily added for increased performance. Each library includes four removable 12-slot magazines, and a user configurable 3 slot - mail slot, dedicated for import/export of data cartridges. A barcode reader is part of the standard configuration for facilitating media management. All MSL4048 Tape Library units arrive rack-ready for installation in a standard 19" rack but can be converted to a tabletop configuration with a conversion kit. Also, all MSL4048 Tape Library systems and associated kits are RoHS compliant.

What's new
 HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Libraries are now available with Ultrium 960 FC tape drives. You may purchase a library already configured with Ultrium 960 FC tape drives or for already installed libraries, drive upgrade kits are also available.
 HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Libraries can now be shipped already installed into a rack with other Hewlett-Packard products by simply selecting the product number with the #0D1 option.
 The HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Libraries all ship rack ready. If you require a table top configuration, a table top conversion kit is now available.

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