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BL538B - HP 72tb/144TB Lto-5 Ultrium 3000 Msl4048 SAS 2drv/48 Slots 4u Rack-mountable Tape Library
- Product: HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library
- Model Number: BL538B
- Technology: LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
- Form Factor: 4U Rack-mountable
- Drives: 2x SAS
- Slots: 48 Cartridge Slots
- Native Capacity: 72TB
- Compressed Capacity: 144TB (assuming 2:1 compression)
- Connectivity: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Ideal for enterprise data backup and long-term archiving
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Product Overview
The BL538B is an HP Ultrium 3000 LTO-5 tape library, part of the MSL4048 series. This 4U rack-mountable unit features 2 drives and 48 slots, offering a native storage capacity of 72TB (expandable to 144TB with compression). It utilizes SAS connectivity for high-speed data backup and archiving.
Technical Information
| Product | HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library |
| Model | BL538B |
| Tape Technology | LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 |
| Form Factor | 4U Rack-mountable |
| Number of Drives | 2 |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Interface | SAS |
| Number of Slots | 48 |
| Native Capacity | 72TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 144TB |
Product Description
The HP BL538B is a component of the HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library, a high-capacity automated tape storage solution designed for enterprise-level data backup and archiving. This specific configuration, indicated by the '72tb/144TB' designation, refers to its storage capabilities using LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 technology. The library is housed in a 4U rack-mountable chassis, making it suitable for integration into standard server racks within a data center environment. Equipped with two Ultrium 3000 drives, the BL538B leverages the LTO-5 standard, which offers a native capacity of 1.5TB per tape cartridge, resulting in a total native library capacity of 72TB (48 slots x 1.5TB/slot). With data compression, this capacity can effectively double to 144TB, providing significant storage density for large volumes of data. The use of SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) connectivity ensures high-speed data transfer rates between the library and the host server, which is critical for efficient backup and restore operations. The MSL4048 library features an automated system for loading and unloading tape cartridges from its 48 slots, managed by robotic arms. This automation allows for unattended backups and simplifies media management. The library is designed for reliability and performance, making it a robust solution for organizations that need to protect large amounts of data and ensure long-term data retention for compliance or disaster recovery purposes.
