HP 390306-001 MSL Magazine Left side SDLT Style

SKU 390306-001

Brand HP

HP MSL Magazine
Part Number: 390306-001
Designed for SDLT Style Tape Drives
Holds multiple tape cartridges (capacity varies by specific library)
Facilitates automated loading and unloading of tapes
Compatible with HP StorageWorks MSL Libraries
Essential for robotic tape library operations
Ensures organized storage and quick access to tapes

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Key specifications

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Part Number: 390306-001
Product Type: Tape Magazine
Drive Compatibility: SDLT Style Tape Drives
Library Compatibility: HP MSL Libraries
Capacity: Multiple Cartridges (specific count depends on library model)
Brand: HP

Product details

This is an HP 390306-001 MSL Magazine designed for SDLT style tape drives. It holds multiple tape cartridges, facilitating automated backup and restore operations within HP MSL libraries.

Technical Information

Part Number	390306-001
Product Type	Tape Magazine
Drive Compatibility	SDLT Style Tape Drives

Additional Specifications

Library Compatibility	HP MSL Libraries
Capacity	Multiple Cartridges (specific count depends on library model)
Brand	HP

Description

The HP 390306-001 is a tape cartridge magazine specifically designed for use with HP's MSL (Modular Smart Array Library) tape libraries that employ SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) style tape drives. This magazine is a crucial component of the automated tape library system, acting as a storage unit for multiple tape cartridges. Its primary function is to hold these cartridges securely and present them to the library's robotic mechanism for loading into the tape drive for backup or restore operations. By utilizing these magazines, HP MSL libraries can achieve high levels of automation. The robotic arm within the library picks a tape from the magazine, inserts it into the drive, and then ejects it back into the magazine once the operation is complete. This allows for unattended, continuous backup processes, significantly improving data protection efficiency and reducing the need for manual intervention. The design of the magazine ensures that tapes are stored in an organized manner, preventing damage and allowing for quick identification and retrieval. This particular magazine is specified for SDLT-style drives, indicating its physical dimensions and slot configuration are optimized for those types of tape cartridges. Compatibility with specific HP MSL library models should always be verified, as different libraries may have variations in magazine design or capacity. The 390306-001 is an essential accessory for any organization using HP MSL tape libraries with SDLT drives that require automated, high-capacity data storage and archiving capabilities.

Condition: Refurbished