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HPE Q8K97A StoreEver High Availability Data Path Failover For MSL3040 LTO-6 License
- High Availability Data Path Failover license.
- For HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library.
- Supports LTO-6 tape drives.
- Provides redundant data paths.
- Enables automatic failover in case of path failure.
- Ensures continuous data access and availability.
- Enhances reliability for backup and archive operations.
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Product Overview
HPE Q8K97A is a license for StoreEver High Availability Data Path Failover for MSL3040 LTO-6. This solution ensures continuous data access by providing redundant data paths and automatic failover capabilities for the HPE MSL3040 tape library.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Software License |
| Software Name | StoreEver High Availability Data Path Failover |
| Compatible Hardware | HPE MSL3040 Tape Library |
Additional Specifications
| Tape Technology | LTO-6 |
| Functionality | Data Path Failover |
Product Description
The HPE Q8K97A license pertains to a critical feature for ensuring the resilience of data access when using the HPE StoreEver MSL3040 tape library, particularly with LTO-6 drives. High Availability Data Path Failover is designed to eliminate single points of failure within the data path connecting the tape library to the backup servers or SAN. It achieves this by enabling the use of multiple, redundant data paths. In a typical setup, a tape library might connect to servers via Fibre Channel or SAS connections. If one of these connections or a component along that path fails (e.g., a HBA, switch port, or cable), the data path is interrupted, potentially halting backup or restore operations. This failover solution monitors the primary data path and, upon detecting a failure, automatically and seamlessly switches operations to a secondary, pre-configured data path. This ensures that backup and archive processes can continue uninterrupted, maintaining business continuity and meeting strict backup windows. The license is specific to the MSL3040 library and LTO-6 technology, highlighting its role in providing robust, enterprise-grade data protection and ensuring the availability of critical data stored on tape media.
