HP StorageWorks MSL8096 2xUltrium960 SAS drive Tape Library

The HP StorageWorks MSL8096 Tape Library will meet a broad range of demanding data storage needs including unattended backup, archive, and disaster recovery for medium to large businesses, workgroups, or remote offices. With browser-based remote management, the MSL8096 is easily managed from across the room, or across the globe, reducing dependencies on your local IT staff.

The HP MSL8096 Tape Library offers up to 76TB of compressed storage capacity in only an 8U form factor and is available in a variety of configurations. The MSL8096 Tape Library provides your choice of Ultrium 960 or Ultrium 920 SAS Tape Drives as well as the option to add a redundant power supply for even greater reliability. You can be sure that the MSL8096 meets the highest performance standards of larger tape libraries with a rating of 2 million mean swaps between failures. The MSL8096 enables you to easily manage your media both in and out of the library with a standard bar code reader and eight 12-slot removable magazines. As your data protection needs increase, simply add additional performance or capacity to your MSL8096 tape library with tool-free drive upgrade kits.

MSL8096 DATASHEET

Kit Contents (for each library):

One external SAS IB 1X4 to mini-SAS 4X1 Fanout Cable (only one needed for every four drives/per library) One RJ-45 Ethernet cable Rack mount hardware (for use with HP 10000 series, 9000 series, 5000 series or System/E racks) Documentation kit including User & Service Guide (CD) and Getting Started Poster Power Cord, US, C13, 10A, 1.83m PDU Power Cord, C13/C14, 10A, 2.5m
Key Features

Exceptional storage density with up to 76.8TB of compressed capacity in 8U (96 slots)
Easy-to-use Web-based GUI
Tool-free drive upgrades
Redundant Power Capable
Supported with EBS for extensive compatibility testing including HP StorageWorks Data Protector
Supported with L&TT: the most comprehensive diagnostic tool in the industry
Two to four Ultrium 960 SCSI or 4 Gb Fibre Channel tape drives
Two to four Ultrium 920 SAS tape drives
Eight 12-slot removable magazines with configurable 0,3,12,or 15 slot load port
Integrated bar code reader
Broad HP Service & Support Offerings
Rack ready
Factory rackable with other HP products
Meets lead free, RoHS compliance standards


Customer benefits

Automates data protection tasks to leave more time for other business issues
Saves valuable rack space with 76.8 TB of capacity in only an 8U form factor
Reduce installation time with rack-ready units
Choose from a range of capacities, tape technology, and interfaces to best suit your needs
Manage the library from across the room or across the globe with browser-based remote management interface
Increase capacity and performance easily with tool-free drive upgrades
Simplify media handling with removable magazines and a user configurable load port.
Extensive compatibility testing to ensure the MSL8096 works with industry-leading servers, operating systems and backup software.


Technical details:
Drive Technology: Ultrium 920
Number of Drives: 2 to 4
Capacity: 38.4 TB (native) / 76.8 TB (compressed)
Maximum Data Transfer (native): 432 GB/hr (two drives) 864 GB/hr (four drives)
Maximum Data Transfer (compressed):864 GB/hr (two drives) 1.7 TB / hr (four drives)
3Gb/sec SAS