QuickSpecs
HPE Storage MSL3040 Tape Library QuickSpecs
Scalable, Secure Data Protection
The HPE Storage MSL3040 Tape Library delivers scalable, secure, and cost-efficient data protection for modern hybrid environments. Its modular architecture expands from 40 to 640 slots, making it ideal for customers starting small and planning for significant growth. Enhanced with new capabilities such as HPE MSL Vault Partition and Multifactor Authentication, the MSL3040 strengthens cyber resilience, supports compliance, and provides the control organizations need to safeguard and retain critical data with confidence as their storage demands evolve.
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The HPE Storage MSL3040 Tape Library is a scalable, modular data protection solution designed for SMB to mid-sized environments. It starts with a fully functional 3U base unit that can be equipped with up to 3 drives and operates as a compact yet powerful backup and archival system. From there, it can scale up to 48U with expansion modules, supporting up to 640 cartridges and 48 half-height LTO tape drives for up to 28.8 PB of compressed storage. Ideal for long-term backup and archiving, it offers data encryption, WORM support, and remote management. Providing an air-gapped solution against the threat of ransomware. The MSL3040 delivers reliable, secure, and cost-effective storage, making it the best choice for businesses needing secure, scalable, and low-cost data retention
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.
- − HPE Smart Choice model MSL3040 Tape Library with LTO-9 technology available that can be quoted in minutes and shipped quickly through HPE Authorized Partners.
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Key Features
High scalability
- − Pay as you grow with the fast, non-disruptive addition of Expansion Modules for expansion of tape slots.
- − Start with 40-slot 3U form-factor Base Library Module, and add up to 15 Expansion Library Modules for a total of 640 slots in a 48U rack form factor.
- − 28.8 PB of maximum capacity with 640 slots and LTO-9 drives compressed at 2.5:1.
- − Performance scaling from 1 to 48 LTO HH Tape Drives and transfer rates of up to 300 MB/s per LTO-9 Tape Drive native.
Cost Effective tape solution
- − Repurpose existing LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8 or LTO-9 drives into your new MSL3040 library, or purchase new drives to upgrade an existing MSL3040 library. HPE libraries do not need slot licenses to add capacity; the full set of slots are unlocked when customers buy the libraries.
- − Industry leading storage density to save rack space, floor space, power, cooling and management costs with –13 cartridge slots (585 TB) per 1U of rack space.
- − Great flexibility with up to 21 logical library partitions.
- − Customer installable, scalable and serviceable.
- − Existing customers of MSL 1/8 Autoloader and MSL2024Tape Libraries can repurpose their drives in the MSL3040 library to leverage their investment
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.
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.
MSL3040 | |
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| Drive Technology Supported | LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 |
| Maximum Number of Drives | 48 HH |
| Maximum Capacity (2.5:1 compression) | 1.8 PB (LTO-9, 40 slots) 28.8 PB (LTO-9, 640 slots) |
| Maximum Data Transfer (Native) | 51.4 TB per hour (48 LTO-9 drives) |
| Drive Interface | 8 Gb/sec Fibre Channel 12 Gb/sec SAS (LTO-9) 6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO-8 and earlier) |
| Mail Slots | 5 slots per module |
High Scalability
Keep pace with data growth across the lifecycle with the MSL3040's scalability.
Effortlessly address both short-term and long-term storage capacity and performance needs and respond to unpredictable data growth, variance in service, or changes to backup window and retention period. Scale-out architecture allows you to pay as you grow - simply add in new modules to boost capacity and performance without investing in a whole new library.
The modular design of the MSL3040 includes a continuous robotics feature to provide in-box scaling for higher performance, greater scalability, and higher reliability. Upgrades are fast and non-disruptive. Scale vertically from 40 to 640 cartridge slots to store up to 28.8 PB*in a single 19-inch rack. Several drive options are available
- − Add between 1 and 48 HPE Storage LTO-9 Ultrium 45000, LTO-8 Ultrium 30750, LTO-7 Ultrium 15000FC or SAS tape drives
- − Scaling up with the MSL3040 couldn't be easier:
- − Start with an empty Base Library
- − Add a redundant power supply if required**
- − Add between 1 and 3 LTO-9, LTO-8, or LTO-7 half-height tape drives and utilize up to 40 cartridge slots - a fully configured base unit with LTO-9 provides a max capacity of up to 1.8 PB (assuming 2.5:1 compression)
- − Then add between 1 and 15 empty expansion modules to the Base Library - each 3U expansion module requires a power supply if further drives are to be installed in the expansion. Redundant power supply can be added if required**.
- − Expansion modules can be flexibly installed above or below the base library module (up to 8 expansion modules below the base module, and up to 7 expansion modules above the base module)
- − You can then configure each expansion module with up to 3x LTO-9, LTO-8, or LTO-7FC or SAS tape drives and utilize up to 40 cartridge slots per expansion module
Notes:
- *Assumes fully loaded with LTO-9 media cartridges at a 2.5:1 data compression ratio
- **Extra power supplies need to be factory integrated in order to be TAA compliant
Cost Effective Tape Solution
Existing customers of MSL 1/8 Autoloaders, MSL2024, and MSL6480 Tape Libraries can repurpose LTO-9, LTO-8, and LTO-7 drives in the MSL3040 to leverage their investment.
- − Expansion modules are customer-installable; easy to configure and remove.
- − Integrated bar code reader included.
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
Save rack space, floor space, power and cooling costs with industry leading storage density. The MSL3040 offers 13 cartridge slots per 1U of rack space providing up to 585 TBs per 1U of rack space using LTO-9 drives.
Partitioning
With support for up to 21 logical partitions, standard Partitioning allows the MSL3040 tape library to be divided into multiple independent virtual libraries, each presented to the host as a separate device. This enables different hosts to use distinct sets of media and ISV software, optimizing asset utilization and operational efficiency.
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. Access requires security-level credentials with MFA. 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. Available at no extra cost on firmware version 6.70 or later,
Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
MFA enhances the security of HPE Storage MSL Tape Libraries by requiring two forms of verification for management 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, ensuring that sensitive data and library operations remain secure.
Management Console
The HPE Storage MSL3040 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 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 Command View for Tape Libraries 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 Command View for Tape Libraries Data Verification Software is another 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.
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HPE Library and Tape Tools
The Storage MSL3040 Tape Library is supported with HPE Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). L&TT is a free diagnostic tool for all of HPE’s 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.
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Linear Tape File System (LTFS)
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, including user guide, downloads and compatibility, visit:
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HPE StoreOpen Software
HPE StoreOpen Software is a free software application that helps LTFS users to use and manage single tape drives, autoloaders and tape libraries
Available for Windows environments for automation products, it provides a native GUI with a familiar look and feel. It is installed automatically as part of the LTFS package and it completely removes the need for low-level terminal commands by guiding users through the full process of select, prepare and mount an LTFS cartridge.
For more information, including user guide, downloads and compatibility, visit:
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Safeguarding data for Disaster Recovery
The HPE Storage MSL3040 Tape Library can provide the 'last line of defense' for your data.
- − Tape's removable media is off-line to the threats from viruses, hackers and cyber-attacks that online data on disk is susceptible to. It is also a logically clean copy that won't be accidentally overwritten by mirroring software.
- − LTO-9, LTO-8, and LTO-7 Ultrium tape drives include hardware-based data encryption to prevent unauthorized access to data at rest.
- − LTO-9, LTO-8, and LTO-7 cartridges are available with write-once-read-many (WORM) capability to prevent accidental overwriting of data archived on the tape.
Both WORM and hardware-based data encryption features help organizations with compliance to increased data security regulations.
Notes: LTO-9 WORM media is now supported on HPE Ultrium LTO-9 Drives with the latest firmware.
Data Encryption
- − The HPE Storage MSL3040 Tape Library offers multiple options for data encryption, depending on the requirements for policy, regulation, compliance, and centralized key management.
- − The HPE MSL Encryption Kit provides a library-enabled encryption solution that greatly enhances data privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of your critical business data while supporting compliance requirements. While there are a wide range of encryption solutions available, the HPE MSL Encryption Kit is intended to be an easy and affordable library-enabled solution for small businesses.
- − The encryption kit includes two USB key server tokens, product documentation, and firmware support. One encryption kit is needed per library, which must be physically accessible so that the USB token can be inserted into the automation device. The second token will be used as a backup token, in case the first one is lost or damaged. The USB key server token will plug into the USB port in the library and will generate and maintain encryption keys for the LTO-4 and later generation drives. The USB key server token uses a hardware random number generator, password authentication, and digital envelopes for strong encryption keys and security operations. The encryption kit provides a self-contained solution for autoloaders and MSL libraries with no additional software, PCs, or servers required or involved.
- − The HPE MSL3040 is capable of operation using the KMIP 1.2 protocol. One library encryption license will be needed based on the KMIP protocol.
- − For more information on all supported key management servers, please visit:
Secure Manager License
HPE MSL3040 Secure Manager License is an optional software feature that provides an additional level of security that lets you control access to the tape library by authorizing specific servers to access the library's drives and robotics. 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
HPE Ultrium WORM
Critical to the success of data retention policies in highly regulated environments is the ability to store and manage data in an unalterable state. Following stringent guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies such as the SEC and HIPPA, IT organizations must now integrate new solutions and policies that can verify the integrity of stored data for periods that can extend well beyond seven years.
Every generation of LTO Ultrium tape drives feature the ability to archive and store data in a read-only, non-rewriteable format that meets the most stringent regulatory guidelines. Using a combination of integrated fail-safe features in the drive firmware, cartridge memory, and tape formatting, LTO Ultrium provides the ability to archive large amounts of data for periods of up to 30 years in a secure, untampered state. Ultrium tape drives include support for both rewritable and WORM media providing for a secure, long-term archiving solution into any data protection strategy. LTO Ultrium WORM provides the following advantages:
- − A single drive to support all backup and archiving needs
- − Two distinctive tape cartridges to easily distinguish and manage both rewriteable and WORM data cartridges
- − A specially designed WORM data cartridge with multiple integrated fail-safe features to prevent accidental or intentional overwriting of data
- − Support from many backup and archiving software vendors, providing the most comprehensive and mainstream support in the industry
- − The LTO open standard that offers greater choice and compatibility across all generations of LTO Ultrium products
High Availability
To make the most of your library performance, the MSL3040 offers high availability failover capability utilizing LTO-9, LTO-8, and LTO-7 Tape Drives.
LTO-7 + driver-based Data and Control Path Failover (supports LTO-7 and later FC drives):
- − LTO-7+ Path Failover supports Data Path and Control Path failover, unlocking feature-sets with just one license enabled in the library.
- − Both Drive paths are active; both ports are green and up in the library and the switch.
- − The Driver-Based Failover technology has the failover intelligence in the driver that runs on the server. Drivers on the host perform path and command failover recovery.
- − Requires host driver support, in addition to minimal tape drive and library firmware features, to manage multiple paths across multiple SAN. Presents a single drive or library path to applications and automatically transfers commands to the new path if the original path is lost.
- − The transfer to the failover path is invisible to most applications, avoiding the need for user intervention.
- − The Driver-Based Failover will only present one library path and one drive path to the host for each library or drive that is attached to the host.
- − If an LTO-9, LTO-8 or LTO-7 drive is enabled for Driver-Based Failover, it can still be seen by hosts with a standard driver even though the Driver-Based Failover will not be functional.
HPE Storage Media
Hewlett Packard Enterprise branded Linear Tape Open (LTO) Ultrium cartridges are designed, manufactured and tested to provide outstanding reliability for backing up, archiving and restoring your data. We continuously monitor the quality of our branded tapes using what we believe is the industry’s most comprehensive and forensic specification for quality and reliability. Using real life conditions and both Hewlett Packard Enterprise and non-HPE drives, we supplement extensive in-process QA parametric testing with ongoing drive-based scrutiny, to make sure performance is excellent for any combination of device, duty cycle and environment.
Because Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a leading supplier of both LTO tape devices and media, we have the ability to re-create many different scenarios mirroring how customers use their cartridges. And many of HPE’s protocols are either unique in nature or scale, such as the HPE ‘Green Tape’, and HPE ‘Environmental Interchange’ tests, or far surpass industry standards, for example, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Locate/Rewind/Append’ test. Since the beginning of 2016, almost 700 million meters of media have been pulled and over 40 million gigabytes of data have been written in HPE’s demanding GTT protocol. All of these ongoing tests are intended to ensure HPE LTO Ultrium media is the most reliable you can find. Your best choice for ease of support and maximum dependability is to use HPE-branded Ultrium cartridges at all times.
LTO-7 Type M media
The MSL3040 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.
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 Tape Libraries include redundancy features for high availability. Dual power supplies are available for increased system reliability and uptime.
Data Rate Matching
Data Rate Matching combines sophisticated buffer management with variable tape drive motor speeds to match the tape drive transfer rate to the host output. . This feature ensures that the tape drive continues to stream data regardless of the environment, and brings three big advantages:
- − It optimizes performance and maximizes overall efficiency, allowing the drive to respond immediately to any data speed changes from the host.
- − It minimizes rewinding and repositioning of the tape, significantly reducing physical wear and increasing reliability.
- − It minimizes the power requirements for the drive by reducing the number of repositions needed.
| LTO Ultrium Tape Drive | ATS data transfer rate range (native) |
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| HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 | 101 to 300 MB/s |
| HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 | 101 to 300 MB/s |
| HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 | 101 to 300 MB/s |
Longevity
Organizations need to be confident that their data in archive is still 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. HPE TapeAssure Advanced also analyzes the results of every tape used to ensure the availability of data placed in long-term storage, archive or DR.
LTO Ultrium Technology
HPE LTO (Linear Tape Open) Ultrium Tape Drives use best of breed technology. By taking the best features from other tape technologies and combining them into a single new technology, Ultrium tape drives are in a league of their own. The LTO Ultrium specification is an industry standard format; thus, data written on HPE Ultrium Tape Drives can be interchanged directly with LTO Ultrium Tape Drives from other vendors.
HPE LTO tape drives and automation products are founded on the LTO open standard and adhere to the published fourteen-generation LTO format roadmap.
The LTO standard for backward compatibility up to generation seven is to write back one generation and read back two generations. Eighth-generation LTO Ultrium drives read and write LTO-7 and LTO-8 media. Ninth-generation LTO Ultrium drives read and write LTO-8 and LTO-9 media.
As part of the LTO open standard, all HPE tape drives and media offer the same standards of compatibility with tape drives and media manufactured by other LTO vendors.
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. This initialization is only required for the first use of a new LTO-9 cartridge. Subsequent loads do not require additional initialization. The initialization process varies in time depending on the environmental conditions of tape and drive. Most initializations will complete within an hour; however, in some cases it can take up to 2 hours.
To help customers complete this one-time initialization of new LTO-9 media in tape libraries, the MSL3040 provides an “LTO-9 New Media Initialization Wizard” feature which will guide the user through an automated process to load uninitialized media into LTO-9 tape drives to facilitate the completion of the LTO-9 media initialization process. For more information, please reference the MSL3040 User Guide.
Compatibility
Hewlett Packard Enterprise'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. The MSL libraries work seamlessly in many environments, making them especially suitable if you have a mixed system environment. For the complete and latest 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
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Warranty
HPE provides a 1-year, next business day onsite, part exchange, limited warranty for the MSL3040 Tape Library and its components including drives, plus 9x5 phone support for the duration of the warranty.
Notes: The HPE MSL3040 Tape Library warranty includes support for Customer Self Repair (CSR). The tape library cartridges, terminators, external cables, drives, magazines, controller board and power supplies are mandatory customer self-repair parts. This means both the removal and replacement of the above parts are designed for easy replacement; the onsite warranty does not extend to these parts. However, customers may request HPE Services to replace these replaceable units (Rus) for an additional charge. Also, customers who purchase an HPE Support Agreement have the option to perform CSR or receive onsite support.
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Step 1 - Base ConfigurationHPE Storage MSL3040 | |
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| HPE MSL3040 Scalable Base Module | Q6Q62C |
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| HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Scalable Library Expansion Module | Q6Q63A |
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| HPE StoreEver MSL3040 48U Spooling Kit | S0D78A |
| Notes: The HPE StoreEver MSL3040 48U Spooling Kit can only be installed in existing HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Base Modules, versions Q6Q62A and Q6Q62B. This kit contains a new spooling mechanism and instructions to upgrade the existing Q6Q62A and Q6Q62B versions of the MSL3040 base library to allow up to 15 modules to be added to the existing MSL3040 base module. The spooling kit will allow installation of up to 7 expansion modules above and up to 8 expansion modules below the base library module, allowing an MSL3040 library of 48U rack height maximum. | |
| Base Module | Maximum number of expansion modules | Maximum tape cartridges |
|---|---|---|
| Q6Q62A | 6 | 272 |
| Q6Q62B | 6 | 280 |
| Q6Q62A with S0D78A installed | 15 | 632 |
| Q6Q62B with S0D78A installed | 15 | 640 |
| Description | SKU |
| HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Upgrade Power Supply Kit | Q6Q64A |
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| Factory Racking | |
| Factory integrate MSL3040 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 MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 FC Drive Upgrade Kit | |
| Description | SKU |
| HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit | R6Q74A |
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| HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit | |
| HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit | R6Q75A |
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| HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 FC Drive Kit | |
| Description | SKU |
| HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 FC Drive Upgrade Kit | Q6Q67A |
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| HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 SAS Drive Kit | |
| HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit | Q6Q68A |
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| HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 FC Drive Kit | |
| HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 FC Drive Upgrade Kit | N7P36A |
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| HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 SAS Drive Kit | |
| HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit | N7P37A |
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Step 3 - Select Software LicensesSelect each option as required with quantities specified. | ||
| Quantity | Description | SKU |
| | HPE StoreEver MSL TapeAssure Advanced LTU | |
| 1 each | HPE StoreEver MSL Command View for Tape Libraries - TapeAssure Advanced LTU | TC406A |
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| | HPE StoreEver MSL TapeAssure Advanced E-LTU | |
| 1 each | HPE StoreEver MSL Command View for Tape Libraries - TapeAssure Advanced E-LTU | TC406AAE |
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| | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 CVTL Data Verification Software LTU | |
| 1 each | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Command View for Tape Libraries - Data Verification 100 Cartridges E-LTU | Q8K43AAE |
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| | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 KMIP Key Manager LTU | |
| 1 each | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 KMIP Key Manager LTU | Q8K98A |
| Notes: This is a paper license that will be mailed. | ||
| | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 KMIP Key Manager E-LTU | |
| 1 each | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 KMIP Key Manager E-LTU | Q8K98AAE |
| Notes: This is an electronically delivered License. | ||
| | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Secure Manager LTU | |
| 1 each | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Secure Manager LTU | Q8K99A |
| Notes: This is a paper license that will be mailed. | ||
| | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Secure Manager E-LTU | |
| 1 each | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Secure Manager E-LTU | Q8K99AAE |
| Notes: This is an electronically delivered License. | ||
| | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 LTO-7+ Path Failover LTU | |
| 1 each | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 LTO-7+ Path Failover LTU | Q8L00A |
| Notes: This is an electronically delivered License. | ||
| | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 LTO-7+ Path Failover E-LTU | |
| 1 each | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 LTO-7+ Path Failover E-LTU | Q8L00AAE |
| Notes: This is an electronically delivered License. | ||
Step 4 - Select Additional AccessoriesPower Cords | ||
| Quantity | Description | SKU |
| 1 each | HPE C13 - C14 WW 250 V 10Amp 2.5 m Jumper Cord | 142257-002 |
| Notes: This cord ships standard with each MSL3040 Base Tape Library and Power Supply Upgrade Kit. It can be used to connect the rack-mounted device to PDUs with IEC-320 receptacles. | ||
| Regional Power Cord Options | ||
| Notes: One PDU cord is shipped with each base module (above). If regional power cords are preferred, order qty (1) for the base module and one with each upgrade power supply purchased. Please select the correct power cord for your geographical location. | ||
| Quantity to order: 1 per base module and upgrade power supply | ||
| Description | SKU | |
| HPE C13 - Nema 5-15P US/CA 110 V 10Amp 1.83 m Power Cord | AF556A | |
| HPE C13 - CEE-VII EU 250 V 10Amp 1.83 m Power Cord | AF568A | |
| HPE C13 - BS-1363A UK/HK/SG 250 V 10Amp 1.83 m Power Cord | AF570A | |
| HPE C13 - DK-2.5A DK 250 V 10Amp 1.83 m Power Cord | AF566A | |
| HPE C13 - SEV 1011 CH 250 V 10Amp 1.83 m Power Cord | AF565A | |
| HPE C13 - SABS-164 ZA 250 V 10Amp 2.5 m Power Cord | AF567A | |
| HPE C13 - CNS-690 TW 110 V 13Amp 1.83 m Power Cord | AF561A | |
| HPE C13 - GB-1002 CN 250 V 10Amp 1.83 m Power Cord | AF557A | |
| HPE C13 - JIS C8303 JP 100 V 12Amp 2.0 m Power Cord | AF572A | |
| HPE C13 - AS3112-3 AU 250 V 10Amp 2.5 m Power Cord | AF569A | |
| HPE C13 - IRAM -2073 AR 250 V 10A 2.5 m Power Cord | AF558A | |
| HPE C13 - Nema 5-15P TH/PH 250 V 10Amp 1.83 m Power Cord | AF559A | |
| HPE C13 - KSC- 8305 KR 250 V 10Amp 1.83 m Power Cord | AF560A | |
| HPE C13 - SI-32 IL 250 V 10Amp 1.83 m Power Cord | AF564A | |
| HPE C13 - IS-1293 IN 240 V 6Amp LV 2.0 m Power Cord | AF562A | |
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Redundant Power Supply Upgrade Kit | |
| Description | SKU |
| HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Upgrade Power Supply Kit | Q6Q64A |
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Factory Racking | |
| 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 21U 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 Ultrium tape drives in the library. Works independent of application or backup software; doesn’t require ISV support. | |
| HPE StoreEver MSL3040 KMIP Key Manager LTU | Q8K98A |
| Notes: This is a paper license that will be mailed. | |
| HPE StoreEver MSL3040 KMIP Key Manager E-LTU | Q8K98AAE |
| Notes: This is an electronically delivered License. | |
FC Host Bus AdaptersThe 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 Storage Compatibility Matrix located at: HPE Storage Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge - SPOCK For more information on FC HBAs, see HPE StoreFabric Adapters at: | |
SAS Host Bus AdaptersThe 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 Storage Compatibility Matrix 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: Smart Array Controllers and Smart Host Bus Adapters | HPE Store US 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/4 GB Cache) 12G SAS PCIe Plug-in Controller | 804405-B21 |
| Notes: Recommended for ProLiant Gen10 SAS tape automation connect. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 cablesOM4 LC-LC type cables | |
| HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 1 m Cable | QK732A |
| HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 2 m Cable | QK733A |
| HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 5 m Cable | QK734A |
| HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 15 m Cable | QK735A |
| HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 30 m Cable | QK736A |
| HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 50 m Cable | QK737A |
| Allowed cable lengths | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Cable type | Drive type | 2 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OM2 | All drive types | 0.5 m - 300 m | 0.5 m - 150 m | NA |
| OM3/OM4 | All drive tapes | 0.5 m - 500 m | 0.5 m - 380 m | 0.5 m - 150 m |
Notes: The lowest OM rating in a path from the drive to the switch or HBA will dictate the maximum length of the connection path.
| Cable Kits (SAS) | |
| HPE External 2.0 m (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 4.0 m (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 12 GB Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS High Density 4-lane 2 m 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 12 GB Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS High Density 4-lane 4 m 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. | |
| HPE 2.0 m 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 4.0 m 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. | |
| Description | SKU |
| HPE StoreEver Mini-SAS High Density to 4-lane Mini-SAS External Fanout 2 m 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 4 m 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. | |
Rack CabinetsThe MSL3040 libraries are supported in a variety of HPE Rack offerings. For more information on the HPE rack offerings, please see the following URL: Compute Products and Services | HPE | |
| Notes: If ordering the #0D1 Factory Integration option, the MSL3040 Tape Libraries are certified to ship with one base module and up to 6 expansion modules (up to 21U) installed in the HPE Intelligent Series rack. | |
Media | |
| Description | SKU |
| HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45 TB RW Data Cartridge | Q2079A |
| HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45 TB RW 960 Data Cartridge Pallet without Cases | Q2079AB |
| HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45 TB RW 960 Data Cartridge Pallet with Cases | Q2079AD |
| HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45 TB RW 20 Data Cartridges Library Pack without Cases | Q2079AH |
| HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45 TB WORM Data Cartridge | Q2079W |
| HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45 TB WORM Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases | Q2079WL |
| HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30 TB RW Data Cartridge | Q2078A |
| HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30 TB RW 960 Data Cartridge Pallet without Cases | Q2078AB |
| HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30 TB RW 960 Data Cartridge Pallet with Cases | Q2078AD |
| HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30 TB RW 20 Data Cartridges Library Pack without Cases | Q2078AH |
| HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30 TB WORM Data Cartridge | Q2078W |
| HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15 TB 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 15 TB Eco Case Data Cartridge 20 Pack | C7977AH |
| HPE LTO-7 Ultrium WORM Data Cartridge | C7977W |
| HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB RW Data Cartridge | C7976A |
| HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB WORM Data Cartridge | C7976W |
| HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB BaFe WORM Data Cartridge | C7976BW |
| HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3 TB 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. | |
| HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45 TB RW Non Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases | Q2079AN |
| HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30 TB 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 6.25 TB RW Non Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases | C7976AN |
| HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB BaFe RW Non Custom Labeled Data Cartridges 20 Pack | C7976BN |
| HPE LTO-5 Ultrium Non-custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack | C7975AN |
| Custom Labeled Data Cartridges | |
| Notes: Custom labeled products allow customers to customize a specific sequence printed on each label. | |
| HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45 TB RW Custom Labeled Library Pack 20 Data Cartridges without Cases | Q2079AC |
| HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45 TB RW Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases | Q2079AL |
| HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30 TB RW Custom Labeled Library Pack 20 Data Cartridges with Cases | Q2078AL |
| HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30 TB WORM Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases | Q2078WL |
| HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30 TB 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 6.25 TB RW Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases | C7976AL |
| HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB RW Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges Library Pack without Cases | C7976AC |
| Notes: For more information on LTO media, see: Storage Media | HPE Store US | |
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Distributors and Partners. The products arrive in a single box, making onsite integration easier and more efficient for partners and
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Pre-Configured Models ship with the configurations below.
- − Pre-Configured models ship with the configurations below. Options can be selected from the Core or Additional options
- section of this QuickSpecs.
- − Hewlett Packard Enterprise does not allow factory integration of options into pre-configured models. Any additional
- options purchased will not be shipped inside the server.
| Sku Number | Model Name | Part Description |
|---|---|---|
| P84147-B25 | HPE Storage MSL3040 Tape Library 1x MSL LTO-9 Fibre Channel 20x LTO-9 45 TB Data Cartridges | (1) HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Scalable Library Base Module (1) HPE StoreEver MSL LTO‑9 Ultrium 45000 FC Drive Upgrade Kit (20) HPE LTO‑9 Ultrium 45 TB RW Data Cartridge (1) HPE LTO‑9 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack |
| P77037-B25 | HPE Storage MSL3040 Tape Library 1x MSL LTO-9 SAS Drive 20x LTO-9 45 TB Data Cartridges | (1) HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Scalable Library Base Module (1) HPE StoreEver MSL LTO‑9 Ultrium 45000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit (20) HPE LTO‑9 Ultrium 45 TB RW Data Cartridge (1) HPE LTO‑9 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack |
MSL3040 | ||
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| Drive Technology | LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 | |
| Maximum Number of Drives - Per Module | 3 HH (per Module) | |
| - Per fully expanded Library | 48 HH (per Library) | |
| Number of Slots - Per Module | 40 (Base Module)/40 (Expansion Module) | |
| - Per fully expanded Library | 640 (per Library) Notes: (if installing an S0D78A please see the table above) | |
| Drive Interface | 8 Gb Native Fibre Channel 12 Gb/sec SAS (LTO-9) 6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO-8 and earlier) | |
| Maximum Capacity | Native - Per Base Module | 720 TB (LTO-9, 40 slots) 480 TB (LTO-8, 40 slots) 240 TB (LTO-7, 40 slots) |
| - Per Full Library | 11.52 PB (LTO-9, 640 slots) 7.68 PB (LTO-8, 640 slots) 3.84 PB (LTO-7, 640 slots) | |
| Compressed (2.5:1) - Per Module | 1.8 PB (LTO-9, 40 slots) 1.2 PB (LTO-8, 40 slots) 600 TB (LTO-7, 40 slots) | |
| - Per Library | 28.8 PB (LTO-9, 640 slots) 19.2 PB (LTO-8, 640 slots) 9.6 PB (LTO-7, 640 slots) | |
| Maximum Transfer Rate | Native - Per Module | 3.24 TB/hour (with 3 LTO-9 drives) 3.24 TB/hour (with 3 LTO-8 drives) 3.24 TB/hour (with 3 LTO-7 drives) |
| - Per Library | 51.5 TB per hour (with 48 LTO-9 drives) 51.5 TB per hour (with 48 LTO-8 drives) 51.5 TB per hour (with 48 LTO-7 drives) | |
| Compressed (2.5:1) - 3 HH drives Per Module | Up to 8.1 TB per hour (with 3 LTO-9 drives) Up to 8.1 TB per hour (with 3 LTO-8 drives) Up to 8.1 TB per hour (with 3 LTO-7 drives) | |
| - 48HH drives Per Library | Up to 129.6 TB per hour (with 48 LTO-9 drives) Up to 129.6 TB per hour (with 48 LTO-8 drives) Up to 129.6 TB per hour (with 48 LTO-7 drives) | |
| Dimensions | Out-of-Box (HxWxD) | 5.24 X 18.98 X 35.04 in (13.3 x 48.2 x 89.0 cm) |
| Shipping (HxWxD) | 12.68 X 27.17 X 45.67 in (32.2 x 69.0 x 116 cm) | |
| Weight | Out of box | Base module: 44.09 lbs (20 kg) Expansion module: 33.07 lbs (15 kg) Redundant Power Supply: 3 lbs (1 kg) Drives (either FC or SAS, LTO-7 thru 9): 5 lbs (2 kg) |
| Shipping | Base module: 68.34 lbs (31 kg) Expansion module: 52.91 lbs (24 kg) | |
| Notes: The weight of each library varies based on the number of modules, power supplies and LTO tape drives contained in the configuration. Configurations with different numbers of modules, tape drives and power supplies can be calculated by adding or subtracting the corresponding weights. | ||
| Reliability | MTBF (mean time between failures) | 125,000 hours (based on 1 m MSBF) |
| MSBF (Mean swaps before failure) | 1,000,000 | |
| Average Cartridge Swap Time (drive to slot, slot to drive) | | 26 seconds (Base Unit) |
| Initialization Time | 77 to 204 seconds Notes: For LTO-9 see LTO-9 media initialization section | |
| Inventory Time | 50 seconds (average) Base unit | |
| Connectors | Drive: (2) Mini-SAS (MSL SAS LTO-8 and earlier models only) (2) Mini-SAS HD (MSL SAS LTO-9 model only) (2) LC Optical Fibre (MSL FC models only) (1) RJ-45 Ethernet data verification port Library: (1) RJ-45 data verification port (1) RJ-45 remote library management port (2) USB ports (supports USB encryption kit or support/maintenance functions) | |
| Operator Control Panel (front panel) | Monochrome graphic display, 4 inch diagonal, 240 by 128 black dots, 4/3 aspect ratio | |
| Management Interface | 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and 1000BASE-T Mbits/second, auto-configuring interface. RJ-45 connection. Https configurable. | |
| Input Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 3.7A Max., 50/60 Hz | |
| Relative Humidity (non-condensing) | Operating | 20% to 80% |
| Shipping | 20% to 90% | |
| Temperature Range (wet bulb) | Operating (LTO-7 to LTO-8) | 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) |
| Operating (LTO-9) | 59° to 89° F (15° to 32° C) | |
| Shipping | -22° to 140° F (-30° to 60° C) | |
| Notes: Library operating temperature limits are based on the industry standard tape limit. | ||
| Altitude | Operating | Operating altitude is drive dependent, see the MSL3040 User and Service guide for specifications |
| Shipping | 35,000 ft (10,675 m) | |
| Date | Version History | Action | Description of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Dec-2025 | Changed | Overview, Key Features, and Partitioning sections updated to include MSL Vault Partition and Multifactor Authentication (MFA) details; added HPE Tech Care Service information; updated Configuration Information with new SKUs and notes; removed obsolete optical cable SKUs and LTO-6 BaFe media references. | |
| 02-Sep-2025 | Changed | Pre-Configured Models section was updated - HPE Smart Choice purchase program information was added | |
| 04-Aug-2025 | Changed | QuickSpecs name rebranding | |
| Removed | Obsolete SKUs were removed - C7975AL, C7975AC | ||
| 03-Feb-2025 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated | |
| 02-Dec-2024 | Changed | Overview, Standard Features and Configuration Information sections were updated | |
| 15-Jul-2024 | Changed | Standard Features, Configuration Information, Related Options and Technical Specifications sections were updated Removal of LTO-6 information | |
| 06-May-2024 | Changed | Standard Features, Configuration Information, Related Options and Technical Specifications sections were updated | |
| 22-Jan-2024 | Changed | Service and Support, Configuration Information and Related Options sections were updated | |
| 13-Nov-2023 | Changed | HPE Services Rebranding | |
| 18-Sep-2023 | Changed | Technical Specifications section was updated | |
| 07-Aug-2023 | Changed | Related Options and Technical Specifications sections were updated | |
| 24-Jul-2023 | Changed | Standard Features, Service and Support, Configuration Information and Related Options sections were updated | |
| 13-Mar-2023 | Changed | Technical Specifications section was updated | |
| 06-Feb-2023 | Changed | Service and Support, Configuration Information and Technical Specification sections were updated. | |
| 10-Jan-2023 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated | |
| 05-Dec-2022 | Changed | Overview, Standard Features, Configuration Information, Related Options and Technical Specifications sections were updated | |
| 18-Apr-2022 | Changed | Technical Specifications section was updated | |
| 07-Feb-2022 | Changed | Overview, Standard Features and Configuration Information sections were updated | |
| 10-Jan-2022 | Changed | Overview, Standard Features, Configuration Information, Related Options and Technical Specifications sections were updated | |
| 15-Sep-2021 | Changed | Standard Features and Service and Support sections were updated. | |
| 07-Jun-2021 | Changed | Standard Features section was updated. | |
| 01-Feb-2021 | Changed | Related Options section was updated. | |
| 07-Dec-2020 | Changed | Technical Specifications section was updated | |
| 05-Oct-2020 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated | |
| 08-Sep-2020 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated | |
| 17-Aug-2020 | Changed | QuickSpecs layout was updated and Branding Refresh was applied. | |
| 09-Dec-2019 | Changed | Related Options section was updated | |
| 07-Oct-2019 | Changed | Related Options section was updated | |
| 03-Jun-2019 | Changed | Overview section was updated. | |
| 15-Apr-2019 | Changed | Overview and Configuration Information sections were updated. | |
| 04-Mar-2019 | Changed | Related Options section was updated. | |
| 01-Oct-2018 | Changed | Overview, Product Highlights, Service and Support, Configuration Information, Related Options and Technical Specification sections were updated. SKU descriptions were updated. Obsolete SKUs were removed. | |
| 05-Mar-2018 | Changed | Product Highlights and Related Options were revised. | |
| 05-Feb-2018 | Changed | Product Highlights and Related Options were revised. | |
| 04-Dec-2017 | New | New QuickSpecs |
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