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340252-002 - HP ESL Library Controller
- Product Type: Library Controller
- Library Series: Enterprise Scalable Library (ESL)
- Manufacturer: HP
- Manages tape library operations.
- Controls robotic arms for tape mounting/dismounting.
- Facilitates data backup and archive processes.
- Ensures efficient media management within the library.
- Provides connectivity and control for the tape library system.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Library Controller
- Library Series
- Enterprise Scalable Library (ESL)
- Manufacturer
- HP
- Part Number
- 340252-002
Product details
The HP 340252-002 is an ESL Library Controller, designed to manage and operate HP's Enterprise Scalable Library (ESL) tape libraries. It provides the intelligence and control necessary for automated tape storage operations.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Library Controller |
| Library Series | Enterprise Scalable Library (ESL) |
Additional Specifications
| Manufacturer | HP |
| Part Number | 340252-002 |
Description
The HP 340252-002 is an Enterprise Scalable Library (ESL) Controller, a critical component responsible for the intelligent operation of HP's ESL tape libraries. This controller acts as the brain of the tape library, managing all automated functions, including the robotic movement of tape cartridges, loading and unloading drives, and maintaining an inventory of media. It ensures that the tape library operates efficiently for backup, archiving, and disaster recovery purposes. This controller provides the necessary interface and logic to communicate with the library's hardware components, such as robotic arms and tape drives, as well as with the host server's backup software. It orchestrates the complex tasks involved in data protection, ensuring that tapes are correctly identified, mounted, and accessed as required by backup schedules and data retrieval requests. By centralizing the control of the tape library, the HP 340252-002 enables robust and scalable automated tape storage solutions. It is designed to support the high-density storage requirements of enterprises, providing a reliable and cost-effective method for long-term data retention and compliance.
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