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Overview

The HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library is the ideal entry-level tape library that combines tape library capacity and features in the compact form of a tape autoloader. With a native capacity of up to 9.6 TB using HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960 Tape Drive technology, the MSL2024 Tape Library can easily tackle backup and recovery jobs typically handled by mid-range tape libraries. Utilizing a 2U form factor, the MSL2024 Tape Library provides a large amount of data storage without consuming a large amount of valuable rack space. Perfect for replicated systems, the web-based management features reduce the dependencies on local IT resources, allowing multiple sites to be supported centrally. The MSL2024 Tape Library offers customers the choice of purchasing a library equipped with one HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960 Tape Drive, or up to two HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 Tape Drives.

Features

Greater value: The MSL2024 Tape Library provides an incredible amount of backup and recovery storage without consuming valuable rack space in an entry-level package; Ultrium 960 tape technology offers 9.6 TB of native storage capacity in a 2U form factor
Simplifies IT: Integrated web-based remote management capability allows a remote administrator to control and troubleshoot the device, thus relieving the customer of costly onsite IT resources
Integrated solution: Standard barcode reader provides faster inventory times and facilitates tracking of media
Agility in storage and movement of data: For dedicated import/export of media cartridges, each library includes one mail slot; the library also includes two removable 12-slot magazines for bulk loading of media and also provides a convenient bulk storage unit for moving media off-site
Investment protection for performance and capacity needs: Choose library capacity with one Ultrium 960 Tape Drive or up to two Ultrium 448 Tape Drives; Upgrade the performance of the tape library from one to two Ultrium 448 Tape Drives through the addition of a second Ultrium 448 Tape Drive

Specifications

Overview
Features 01	Provides an amazing amount of backup and recovery storage without consuming valuable rack space.
Features 02	Allows a remote administrator to control and troubleshoot the device, thus relieving the customer of requiring onsite IT resources.
Features 03	Provides faster inventory times and facilitates tracking of media.
Features 04	Offers single cartridge or bulk loading of media, as well as providing for bulk storage of media off-site.
Features 05	Upgrade the performance of the tape library through the addition of a second Ultrium 448 tape drive.
Features 06	SCSI and FC interfaces provide options for installing the tape library into a SCSI or SAN environment.
Features 07	Meets lead-free initiatives in the European region.
Features 08	Modular design of tape library allows for quick repair of unit to reduce product downtime.
Features 09	Works with industry-leading servers, operating systems and backup software.
Chassis description	2U
Native capacity description	9.6 TB (Ultrium 960), 4.8 TB (Ultrium 448)
Compressed capacity description	19.2 TB (Ultium 960), 9.6 TB (Ultrium 448)
I/O module connector description	(2) 68-pin HDTS (located on back of MSL2024), (1) RJ-45 (located on back of MSL2024)
SCSI interface description	Ultra320 LVD/SE SCSI (Ultrium 960), Ultra160 LVD/SE SCSI (Ultrium 448)
Performance, burst transfer rate description	160 MB/s (Ultrium 960), 48 MB/s (Ultrium 448), 96 MB/s (2 x Ultrium 448)
Sustained performance, transfer rates description	80 MB/s (Ultrium 960), 24 MB/s (Ultrium 448), 48 MB/s (2 x Ultrium 448)
Management software description	Not Applicable
Mount type description	1 rackmount installation kit (for use with HP’s 10000 series, 9000 series, 5000 series or System/E racks)
Weight, metric description	15.6 kg
Warranty	1-year, next business day, parts exchange
Warranty options description	Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4-hours; Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 5 days x 9 hours to 7 days x 24 hours; Duration - Select duration of coverage for a minimum period of 1 year or multiple years
Service & support options description	Hardware Installation; Three years of HP Hardware Support 24 x 7