HPE MSL3040 Tape Library with LTO-9 SAS Drive and 28.8 PB Capacity

HPE MSL3040 Tape Library 1x MSL LTO-9 SAS Drive 20x LTO-9 45TB Data Cartridges

The HPE MSL3040 Tape Library is a highly scalable storage solution designed to meet the demanding needs of modern data management. Built by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, this rack-mountable library offers a flexible, modular architecture that allows organizations to expand their storage capacity efficiently. With support for up to 15 expansion modules, it can scale from 40 to 640 cartridges, providing an enormous storage capacity of up to 28.8 petabytes in a compact 3U form factor.

Engineered for enterprise-grade reliability and manageability, the MSL3040 features intuitive remote management via HPE Command View software, enabling administrators to monitor, configure, and troubleshoot the system from anywhere. Its automated data protection and archive capabilities reduce human intervention, minimizing errors and freeing up valuable IT resources. The system's predictive analytics, through TapeAssure Advanced, proactively monitor drive and cartridge health, ensuring data integrity and reducing downtime.

This tape library supports multiple LTO Ultrium drives, including LTO-9, LTO-8, and LTO-7, with options for SAS or Fibre Channel interfaces. Drives and expansion modules are easily installed and upgraded, allowing for non-disruptive performance improvements. Its compatibility with existing LTO drives from other HPE models ensures investment protection, while the scalable architecture allows seamless growth as data storage needs increase. The integrated barcode reader and removable magazines facilitate efficient media management, enabling quick media swaps and inventory tracking. The optional 48U spooling kit further enhances expandability, accommodating additional modules to meet future data demands.

Designed to address long-term data retention challenges, the HPE MSL3040 provides a cyber-resilient, air-gapped solution that safeguards against ransomware and other cyber threats. Its cost-effective design offers a significant reduction in total ownership costs, with high storage density per rack unit, making it an ideal choice for data centers requiring reliable, scalable, and secure archival storage.

Features:

• Supports up to 15 expansion modules, scaling capacity to 28.8 PB

• Supports up to 640 cartridges in a compact 3U rack-mountable form factor

• Flexible drive options including LTO-9, LTO-8, and LTO-7, with SAS or Fibre Channel interfaces

• Easy installation and upgrades with non-disruptive module expansion

• Remote management via HPE Command View for Tape Libraries, enabling configuration and monitoring from any location

• Predictive health monitoring with TapeAssure Advanced for proactive maintenance

• Data verification features ensure data integrity and successful retrieval

• Removable media magazines and barcode reader for efficient media management

• Cost-effective storage solution with high density per rack unit

• Cyber-resilient, air-gapped architecture to protect against ransomware threats