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HP AD564A StorageWorks EML Capacity Expansion Module
- Product Type: Capacity Expansion Module
- Compatibility: HP StorageWorks EML Tape Libraries
- Functionality: Expands storage capacity
- Adds slots for tape drives
- Adds slots for media cartridges
- Enhances backup and archiving capabilities
- Modular design for scalability
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Key specifications
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- AD564A
- Product Type
- Capacity Expansion Module
- Brand
- HP
- Series
- StorageWorks EML
- Functionality
- Storage Capacity Expansion
Product details
The HP AD564A is a StorageWorks EML Capacity Expansion Module, designed to increase the storage capacity of HP StorageWorks EML (Enterprise Modular Library) tape libraries. It provides additional slots for tape drives and media, allowing for greater data archiving and backup capabilities within a single library system.
Technical Information
| SKU | AD564A |
| Product Type | Capacity Expansion Module |
| Brand | HP |
Additional Specifications
| Series | StorageWorks EML |
| Functionality | Storage Capacity Expansion |
Description
The HP AD564A StorageWorks EML Capacity Expansion Module is an integral component for organizations utilizing HP's Enterprise Modular Library (EML) tape backup solutions. This module is specifically designed to augment the physical capacity of the EML tape library, allowing businesses to scale their data archiving and disaster recovery capabilities as their data storage needs grow. By adding the AD564A, users can significantly increase the number of tape cartridges and potentially the number of tape drives that can be housed within a single, unified library system. This expansion module typically provides additional bays or slots dedicated to holding LTO (Linear Tape-Open) media cartridges. Depending on the specific EML model it attaches to, it may also offer provisions for installing more tape drives, thereby increasing the library's data ingest and retrieval throughput. This scalability is crucial for enterprises facing exponential data growth, ensuring that their backup infrastructure can keep pace without requiring a complete replacement of the existing library hardware. Integration of the AD564A module is designed to be seamless, allowing for straightforward installation into compatible HP EML tape library chassis. This enhances the overall return on investment for the tape library system by extending its useful life and accommodating larger backup datasets. It represents a cost-effective way to expand storage capacity, maintain compliance with data retention policies, and ensure the long-term availability of critical business data.
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