Introduction

Driving the Industry in Scalability for a Better Tape Solution

Specifications

Company	HPE
Differentiator	80-slot Tape Library Scalable Base Module in a 6U rack-mount form factor (Zero Tape Drives) Rack ready, encryption-capable, RoHS2 compliant
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ECO quick links bullet 01 URL statement	Recycling and Reuse Options
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ECO quick links bullet 02 URL statement	Carbon Footprint Calculator
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Footnote [01]	[1] assumes LTO-6 with 2.5:1 data compression
Headline	Reduce Administration Time-Enterprise-class Manageability and Reliability
Headline	Reduce Risk-Dependable Multi-year Data Protection and Security
Headline	Save Money - Reduce Power, Cooling, Floor Space and Hardware Costs
Key selling point	Administrators can proactively and intelligently monitor utilization, operational performance and overall life and health of the library, drives and media with TapeAssure software.
Key selling point	Depend on long-term data archiving with media specified to a 30 year shelf-life in normal ambient conditions. Easily transport rugged LTO cartridges off-site for disaster recovery purposes, and use WORM media for protection against accidental overwrite.
Key selling point	For unmatched investment protection, you can reuse any MSL2024, 4048, 8048 and 8096 tape drive canisters in the MSL6480 Tape Library.
Key selling point	High availability path failover uses host drivers in conjunction with library and drive firmware to manage multiple paths across multiple SANs, present a single drive or robot path to applications, and automatically transfer commands to the new path if the original path is lost.
Key selling point	HPE Data Verification Software is now available on the MSL6480 tape library to increase data restore reliability by scanning infrequently accessed LTO tapes to monitor data quality and media health.
Key selling point	HPE StoreEver MSL Tape Libraries easily manage your media both in or out of the tape library with a standard bar code reader and configurable 10-slot removable magazines.
Key selling point	Partitioning allows each partitioned library to be presented to the host as an independent library, separate from other partitions in the library.
Key selling point	The MSL6480 Tape Library offers scalability from 80 to 560 slots with a single expandable library, so there's no need to rip and replace as your storage requirements grow.
Key selling point	HPE StoreOpen Linear Tape File System (LTFS) provides file management capabilities, making tape as easy to access and share as disks. Retrieve files from long-term storage without depending on backup software or hardware.
Key selling point	HPE TapeAssure Advanced software provides a complete tape analytics infrastructure that is designed to reduce unscheduled backup downtime, mitigate the risks in hardware failures and increase the return on investment through higher asset utilization.
Key selling point	Safeguard your data in the library, after export, and when it's offsite with several security encryption offerings. Select from either the low-cost security solution for small to medium business or leverage larger enterprise encryption options with support of KMIP compliant encryption key servers.
Key selling point	Scale vertically from 80 to 560 cartridge slots to store up to 8.4 PB[1] in a single 19-inch rack; add in between 1 to 42 LTO-7, LTO-6, LTO-5, or LTO-4 half-height SAS or FC drives or 1 to 24 LTO-6, LTO-5, or LTO-4 full-height SAS or FC drives for speeds of up to 60.4 TB/hour.[1]
Key selling point	The HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library offers 13 cartridge slots, or up to 195 TB/s per 1U of rack space using LTO-7 drives, while providing the highest tape drive density per module of any mid-range tape library, providing flexible options to consider for your business.
Key selling point	The HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library preserves your initial capital investment with a single solution that scales seamlessly to accommodate your requirements. You can effortlessly address both your short-term and long-term storage needs and respond to unpredictable growth, service or changes.
Key selling point	The HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library will free up your resources with automated, consolidated and simplified data protection and archive capabilities that reduce human intervention and error, adding more to your bottom line.
Key selling point	The MSL6480 Tape Library has scale-out architecture which allows you to pay as you grow - simply add in new modules to boost capacity and performance without investing in a whole new library. When needed, upgrades are fast and non-disruptive.
Key selling point	You can easily manage expansion module installations as they are simple to configure and remove. The MSL6480 features a touch operator control panel with wizards for easy install and configuration.
Key selling point	Your administrators can manage, configure and use the library from across the room or across the globe with Hewlett Packard Enterprise-unique, web-based remote management and diagnostic tools.
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Related service 01 URL medium	HPE 6hr CTR Proactive Care Service
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Related service 02 URL medium	HPE 4hr 24x7 Proactive Care Service
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Related service 03 URL medium	HPE Foundation Care Service
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Related service 04 URL medium	HPE Installation and Startup Service for HPE StoreEver ESL, EML, and MSL Tape Libraries
Right rail header	Compatibility and tools
Right rail header	Product Videos
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Right rail statement	Data Agility BURA Compatibility Matrix (Formerly EBS)
Right rail statement	HPE Command View for Tape Libraries
Right rail statement	HPE Data Verification
Right rail statement	HPE StoreEver MSL6480 - Pulling Away from the competition
Right rail statement	HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Chalk Talk
Right rail statement	HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Product Video
Right rail statement	HPE StoreOnce + HP StoreEver Tape - the smart solution
Right rail statement	HPE TapeAssure Advanced
Right rail statement	Storage Software