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HPE Q8K96A StoreEver High Availability Control Path Failover For MSL3040 LTO-6 License 1 License
- Provides high availability for HPE MSL3040 tape libraries.
- Enables control path failover for uninterrupted operation.
- Specifically designed for LTO-6 tape drives.
- Ensures data access continuity during control path events.
- License for 1 unit of failover capability.
- Enhances reliability of tape backup and archive operations.
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Product Overview
HPE Q8K96A StoreEver High Availability Control Path Failover is a license for a feature that enhances the availability of MSL3040 tape libraries. It ensures continuous operation by providing failover capabilities for the control path, specifically for LTO-6 drives.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Software License |
| Feature | High Availability Control Path Failover |
| Compatible Library | HPE MSL3040 |
| Compatible Drive Technology | LTO-6 |
Additional Specifications
| License Quantity | 1 License |
| Vendor | HPE |
| SKU | Q8K96A |
Product Description
The HPE Q8K96A StoreEver High Availability Control Path Failover license is a critical component for ensuring maximum uptime and data accessibility for the HPE MSL3040 tape library, particularly when equipped with LTO-6 drives. In tape library environments, the control path manages communication between the library, the drives, and the host system. Failures in this control path can lead to temporary or prolonged outages, disrupting backup, archive, and restore operations. This feature provides redundancy for the control path, meaning that if the primary control path experiences an issue, a secondary path can seamlessly take over. This failover mechanism ensures that the tape library remains operational and accessible to the host system without manual intervention, thereby maintaining the continuity of critical data management tasks. It is designed to minimize downtime and prevent data loss or delays in accessing archived data. The Q8K96A license specifically applies to the MSL3040 library and its LTO-6 drives, indicating a tailored solution for this particular hardware configuration. By implementing this high availability feature, organizations can significantly improve the resilience of their tape storage infrastructure, making it a more reliable component of their overall data protection strategy. This license unlocks the capability for one instance of this failover functionality.
