Description
Product overview of the HP BL534A
The BL534A HP Storage Works MSL8096 LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library is a high-performance data storage device that provides a secure and reliable way to store and archive large amounts of data. The library is designed to meet the needs of businesses that require a large amount of data storage and archiving capability.
Design and Features
The BL534A HP Storage Works MSL8096 LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library is a tape-based storage device that uses LTO Ultrium 5 tape cartridges. The library has four tape drives and 96 tape slots, providing a total storage capacity of up to 144TB (native) or 288TB (compressed).
The library has a modular design, which allows it to be expanded as needed. This makes it ideal for businesses that have growing data storage needs. The library can be expanded up to eight tape drives and 240 tape slots, providing a total storage capacity of up to 720TB (native) or 1.44PB (compressed).
The BL534A HP Storage Works MSL8096 LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library is also designed to be easy to use. It has a web-based user interface that allows users to manage the library from anywhere with an internet connection. The library also comes with HP Command View, which is a software tool that provides advanced management and monitoring capabilities.
Performance
The BL534A HP Storage Works MSL8096 LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library is a high-performance device that is capable of backing up and restoring large amounts of data quickly. The library has a native data transfer rate of up to 1TB per hour, and a compressed data transfer rate of up to 2TB per hour.
The library also has a number of features that enhance its performance. For example, it has a feature called “data rate matching”, which adjusts the data transfer rate to match the speed of the host server. This ensures that data is transferred as quickly as possible without overwhelming the server.
Security
The BL534A HP Storage Works MSL8096 LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library is designed to be a secure data storage solution. It has a number of security features that help to ensure that data is protected against unauthorized access.
For example, the library has hardware-based encryption capabilities that allow data to be encrypted before it is written to tape. This ensures that data is protected even if the tapes are lost or stolen.
The library also has a feature called “WORM” (Write Once, Read Many), which prevents data from being overwritten or deleted once it has been written to tape. This makes the library ideal for archiving important data that must be kept for long periods of time.
In summary, the BL534A HP Storage Works MSL8096 LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library is a high-performance data storage device that provides a secure and reliable way to store and archive large amounts of data. It has a modular design that allows it to be expanded as needed, making it ideal for businesses with growing data storage needs. The library is easy to use and has a web-based user interface that allows users to manage the library from anywhere with an internet connection. It also has advanced management and monitoring capabilities through HP Command View. With hardware-based encryption and WORM technology, the library is a secure data storage solution that is ideal for businesses that need to protect their data against unauthorized access.
General Information about the HP Tape Drive
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model Number or SKU# BL534A
- Product Type: Tape Drive
- Interfaces Type: Fibre Channel
Technical Features
- Product Name : Storage Works Msl8096 Lto Ultrium 5 Tape Library.
- Recording Method : Linear Serpentine.
- Native Drive Capacity : 144TB.
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 288TB.
- Maximum Native Data Transfer Rate : 555.55 MBPS.
- Maximum Compressed Data Transfer Rate : 1.09 GBPS.
- Drive Type : 4 X Lto Ultrium 5 Installed
Formats Supported
- Lto Ultrium 5 Read/Write
Interfaces/ports
- 8GB Fibre Channel
- Physical Characteristics
- Form Factor : Rack-Mountable – 8u
- Dimensions : 26.5 Height X 25.8 Width X 40.4 Depth(Inches).
- Weight : 116 Lb
