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HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Scalable Base Module
SKU
QU625A
Category: Backup Storage Devices
| Product type | Storage auto loader & library |
|---|---|
| Native capacity | 240000 GB |
| Media type | Tape cartridge |
| SKU | QU625A |
| EAN | 0886111962600 |
| Manufacturer | HPE |
| Availability | Out of Stock |
Expandable Storage Density
The HPE Storage MSL6480 Tape Library features a scale-out architecture that grows with your needs. Add modules to increase capacity and performance without replacing the library.
Scale vertically from 80 to 560 cartridge slots to store up to 25.2 PB[1] in a single 19-inch rack; add up to 42 LTO-9 or LTO-8 half-height SAS or FC drives for speeds of up to 60.4 TB/hour.[1]
The HPE Storage MSL6480 Tape Library delivers cost-efficient density with 13 cartridge slots - or 600 TB (using LTO-9 tapes and 2.5:1 compression) - per 1U of rack space, scaling from 80 to 560 slots in a single expandable library, eliminating costly replacements as your requirements grow.
Advanced Security Features
In-library air-gap protection with MSL vault partition, isolating media without removing cartridges from the tape library, or create a physical air gap by removing the media from the library.
New multi-factor authentication (MFA) support adds an extra layer of protection for secure library management.
Reduce the threat of cyberattack with the MSL encryption kit, a fully self-contained encryption system which can be deployed without the need for an extra server or appliance, additional software or the complexity of a full KMIP solution.
High availability path failover uses host drivers in conjunction with library and drive firmware to manage multiple paths across multiple SANs. It presents a single drive or robot path to applications and automatically transfers commands to an alternate path if the original one is lost.
Protect critical data with immutable WORM storage and long-term archiving on media specified for a 30-year shelf life under normal ambient conditions. Easily move rugged LTO cartridges off-site for disaster recovery while preventing accidental overwrites.
Simplified Management
HPE Storage Tape Library Management Software manages, configures, and monitors libraries from any remote location through a single browser-based interface.
A centralized, intuitive interface enables configuration, management, and monitoring of tape libraries from a single console, on-site or remotely, streamlining operations through real-time status visibility and simplified access to library settings with - HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Command View TL LTU.
Enable predictive analytics and detailed health and performance reporting across all drives and cartridges to help IT teams optimize resources, plan proactively, and maintain smooth, reliable operations - with HPE StoreEver MSL6480 CVTL - TapeAssure Advanced LTU.
Proactively validate and scan the quality of data stored on LTO tape cartridges, helping ensure the successful retrieval of data - with - with HPE StoreEver MSL6480 CVTL - Data Verification Software LTU.
HPE Storage MSL tape libraries easily manage your media both in or out of the tape library with a standard bar code reader.
Flexible and Reliable
Expand capacity or performance with easy-to-install LTO drive upgrade kits. Add a new LTO-9, LTO-8, or LTO-7 drive, or reuse one from an existing HPE autoloader or tape library. No additional license fees apply when adding drives to an existing library.
SAS and Fiber Channel (FC) interface options available, offering enhanced flexibility for seamless integration into both SAS and FC SAN environments.
The HPE Storage MSL6480 Tape Library works with industry-leading servers, operating systems, and backup software. For more information, please see the HPE Storage Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge - SPOCK.
Partitioning allows the creation of virtual libraries that operate independently, maximizing utilization and reducing the need for additional hardware, lowering overall infrastructure costs.
The HPE Storage MSL6480 Tape Library delivers high-capacity, enterprise-class data protection with modular scalability and exceptional cost efficiency. Designed for organizations with rapidly growing backup, archive, and compliance requirements, it expands from 6U in a single base module to 42U with expansion modules. The MSL6480 enhances cyber resilience with integrated encryption, multifactor authentication (MFA), and MSL vault partition, isolating media without the need to remove cartridges from the tape library. Simplified management, flexible partitioning, and broad host compatibility streamline deployment across diverse environments. With reliable LTO performance, long-term media durability, and low total cost of ownership (TCO), the MSL6480 delivers a scalable, secure, and economical solution for modern data retention strategies.
What is new supporting point:
MFA enables organizations to enforce two-factor identity verification before library access is granted.
MSL vault partition maintains secure storage area inside the library, isolated from drives and invisible to applications, preventing any intentional or accidental access.
What is new supporting point:
MFA enables organizations to enforce two-factor identity verification before library access is granted.
MSL vault partition maintains secure storage area inside the library, isolated from drives and invisible to applications, preventing any intentional or accidental access.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Media type | Tape Cartridge |
| Form factor | 6U |
| Interface | FC |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES |
| Compression ratio | 2.5:1 |
| Compatible products | See HPE Storage Compatibility Matrix at https://h20272.www2.hpe.com/SPOCK/default.aspx |
| Data storage type | LTO |
| Product type | Storage auto loader & library |
| Number of slots (max) | 80 |
| Data transmission | |
| Backup rate compressed performance | 113400 GB/h |
| Sustained data transfer rate (native) | 113.4 MB/s |
| Technical details | |
| Width | 268 mm |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES |
| Host interface | 8 Gb/sec Fibre Channel 6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8) 12 Gb/sec SAS (LTO-9) |
| Height | 892 mm |
| Depth | 475 mm |
| Compression ratio | 2.5:1 |
| Weight (imperial) | 41 kg (90.4 lbs) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84719000 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Interface | FC |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Form factor | 6U |
| Chassis type | 6U |
| Weight | 43.6 kg |
| Width | 268 mm |
| Height | 892 mm |
| Depth | 475 mm |
| Design | |
| Form factor | 6U |
| Features | |
| Product type | Storage auto loader & library |
| Other features | |
| Host interface | 8 Gb/sec Fibre Channel 6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8) 12 Gb/sec SAS (LTO-9) |
| Chassis type | 6U |
| Weight (imperial) | 41 kg (90.4 lbs) |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84719000 |
