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Overview

The HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library competitively priced for the midrange tape library market combines high capacity and features in small form factor. With a native capacity of up to 19.2 TB using HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960 Tape Drive technology, the MSL4048 Tape Library handles backup and recovery jobs typically managed by larger tape libraries. In only a 4U form factor, it provides unmatched storage density without consuming a large amount of valuable rack space. Perfect for businesses with remote offices, the integrated web-based management features reduce the dependencies on local IT resources, allowing multiple sites to be supported centrally. The MSL4048 Tape Library offers customers the choice of purchasing a library equipped with one or two HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960 Tape Drives, or up to four HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 Tape Drives. If only one Ultrium 448 Tape Drive is selected, a second Ultrium 448 Tape Drive can be easily added later if initial backup needs grow.

Features

Greater value: HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library offers high capacity in a compact 4U form factor with up to 19.2 TB of native capacity with Ultrium 960 tape drives in only 4U rack space
Manageability: Integrated web-based remote management features reduce the dependencies on local IT resources, allowing multiple sites to be supported centrally
Simplifies IT: Standard library features including a barcode reader provide faster inventory times and facilitate tracking of media
Ease of Use: Four 12-slot removable magazine offer bulk loading of media as well as providing for bulk storage of media off-site
Investment protection for performance and capacity needs: Choose library capacity with one or two Ultrium 960 or Ultrium 448 Tape Drives. Upgrade the performance of the tape library through the addition of a third or fourth Ultrium 448 Tape Drive or update the drive technology with an easy to install, tool-free, drive upge kit

Specifications

Overview
Features 01	19.2 TB of native storage capacity in a 4U form factor (Ultrium 960 tape technology)
Features 02	Web-based remote management capability
Features 03	Integrated barcode reader
Features 04	Removable magazines with user configurable mail slot (0, 1 or 3 slots)
Features 05	Upgrade from one to four Ultrium 448 tape drives
Features 06	RoHS compliant
Features 07	Tool-free drive upgrades
Features 08	Extensive compatibility testing
Chassis description	4U
Native capacity description	MSL4048 Ultrium 448: 9.6 TB; MSL4048 Ultrium 960: 19.2 TB
Compressed capacity description	MSL4048 Ultrium 448: 9.6 TB; MSL4048 Ultrium 960: 38.4 TB
I/O module connector description	2 x 68-pin HDTS (located on back of MSL2024), 1 x RJ-45 (located on back of MSL2024)
SCSI interface description	MSL4048 Ultrium 448 Tape Library: Ultra160 SCSI LVD/SE; MSL4048 Ultrium 960 Tape Library: Ultra320 SCSI LVD/SE; MSL4048 Ultrium 960 FC Tape Library: 2Gb Native Fibre Channel
Performance, burst transfer rate description	MSL4048 Ultrium 448: 96 MB/s; MSL4048 Ultrium 960: 160 MB/s
Sustained performance, transfer rates description	MSL4048 Ultrium 448: 24 MB/s; MSL4048 Ultrium 960: 80 MB/s
Mount type description	rack mount hardware included
Weight, metric description	MSL4048 Ultrium 448 1 drive: 20.6 kg; MSL4048 Ultrium 448 2 drive: 25.6 kg; MSL4048 Ultrium 960 1 drive: 19.6 kg; MSL4048 Ultrium 960 2 drive: 22.6kg
Warranty	1-year parts exchange, next business day
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 features	HP Services provides up to a three-year, limited warranty, fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers and service providers and 9x5 hardware technical phone support during the warranty period. In addition, available service offerings include a full range of optional packaged hardware and software services: -Installation and start up; -Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times; -System management and performance services; -Availability and recovery services
Service & support options description	HP Services provides up to a three-year, limited warranty, fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers and service providers and 9 x 5 hardware technical phone support during the warranty period. In addition, available service offerings include a full range of optional packaged hardware and software services: Installation and start up; Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times; System management and performance services; Availability and recovery services