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HP 882189-001 Msl3040, Storeever Msl3040 3U Base Controller
- Product Type: Base Controller
- Compatibility: HP StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library
- Form Factor: 3U
- Manages tape library operations
- Controls robotic arm and tape handling
- Facilitates communication with host servers
- Essential for tape backup and archiving solutions
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Base Controller
- Compatibility
- HP StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library
- Form Factor
- 3U
Product details
The HP 882189-001 is the base controller for the StoreEver MSL3040 tape library. This 3U controller manages the operations of the tape library, including robotic arm movement, tape loading/unloading, and communication with host systems.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Base Controller |
| Compatibility | HP StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3U |
Description
The HP 882189-001 serves as the foundational control unit for the HP StoreEver MSL3040 tape library. Housed within a 3U rackmount chassis, this controller is the brain of the tape library, orchestrating all its functions. It manages the intricate movements of the robotic arm responsible for picking, placing, and loading tapes into the drives, as well as handling the overall inventory and management of the tape cartridges within the library's slots. This controller is critical for enabling the MSL3040 to perform its core functions of data backup, archiving, and disaster recovery. It interfaces with the host servers, typically via SCSI or Fibre Channel connections, to receive commands for tape operations and to report the status of the library, drives, and media. The 882189-001 ensures that data can be reliably written to and read from tape media, supporting the long-term data retention needs of organizations. Beyond basic robotic control, the base controller also manages the library's firmware, diagnostics, and environmental monitoring. It plays a key role in the library's security features, such as encryption key management if supported by the drives. As the central management point, the HP 882189-001 is indispensable for the efficient and reliable operation of the StoreEver MSL3040 tape library, ensuring data integrity and availability for critical business information.
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