HPE StoreEver MSL2024 0-drive Tape Library

• <h4>Lifecycle</h4><ul><li><b>Obsolete Date</b> 15-04-2026</li><li><b>End of support date</b> 31-12-2030</li></ul><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li><b>Product dimensions (imperial)</b> 3.4 x 18.9 x 31.7 in</li><li><b>Transfer rate</b> 2.16 TB/hr (2x LTO-9)</li><li><b>Capacity</b> 1.08 PB (LTO-9) compressed 2.5:1</li><li><b>Host interface</b> 8 Gb/sec Fibre Channel 6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8) 12 Gb/sec SAS (LTO-9)</li><li><b>Drive type</b> LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 Maximum 2x drives supported per library</li><li><b>Encryption capability</b> AES 256-bit</li><li><b>Warranty</b> Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides a 1-year, next business day on-site, part exchange, limited warranty for the MSL2024 Tape Library and its components including drives, plus 9x5 phone support for the duration of the warranty. For more details, please visit HPE Services.</li><li><b>Maximum drives per enclosure</b> 2</li><li><b>Product dimensions (metric)</b> 8.7 x 48 x 80.6 cm</li><li><b>Weight</b> 14.9 kg</li><li><b>Weight</b> 32.9 lb</li><li><b>Number of cartridge slots</b> 24</li><li><b>Form factor</b> 2U</li></ul><h4>Quickspecs</h4><ul><li>QuickSpecs</li><li>QuickSpecs</li><li>QuickSpecs (HTML)</li><li>QuickSpecs (PDF)</li></ul><h4>Overview</h4><p>The HPE Storage MSL2024 Tape Library delivers secure, reliable, and cost-effective data protection for small to mid-sized environments. Designed to support backup, recovery, and long-term retention requirements, the MSL2024 leverages LTO Ultrium tape technology to provide high-capacity, offline storage that helps protect critical data from ransomware, cyber threats, and accidental deletion. With automated tape handling, hardware-based data encryption, and broad compatibility with leading backup applications, the MSL2024 enables organizations to implement a robust physical air-gapped protection strategy. Simple deployment, web-based management, and a compact 2U design make it an ideal solution for safeguarding data while controlling costs and complexity.</p><h4>What's new</h4><ul><li>HPE Smart Choice with MSL2024 tape libraries featuring LTO-8 and LTO-9 drives are available with FC or SAS interfaces. These models can be quickly quoted and shipped through HPE authorized partners.</li><li>The new generation of the HPE Storage MSL2024 Tape Library adds multi-factor authentication (MFA) support, creating a second layer of protection for secure library management.</li></ul><h4>Features</h4><p>Long-term data archiving with a 30-year media shelf life in normal ambient conditions.</p><p>The HPE Storage MSL2024 Tape Library offers up to 1.1 PB of 2.5:1 compressed storage capacity using LTO-9 in a rack-ready form factor.</p><b>Exceptional Storage Density</b><b>Advanced Security Features</b><p>The HPE Storage MSL2024 Tape Library simplifies data protection with automated, reliable archiving in a compact, efficient design. It safeguards data integrity and delivers reliable performance for small to mid-sized businesses.</p><p>A centralized, intuitive interface enables configuration, management, and monitoring of tape libraries from a single console, on-site or remotely, streamlining operations through real-time status visibility and simplified access to library settings - with HPE Command View for Tape Libraries (CVTL).</p><b>Simplified Management</b><p>Protect your data and support compliance with AES 256-bit hardware encryption. Flexible options include the HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and MSL Tape Library Encryption Kit (for use with all HPE libraries) or the HPE StoreEver MSL2024 KMIP Encryption LTU.</p><p>New multi-factor authentication (MFA) support adds an extra layer of protection for secure library management.</p><p>The HPE Storage MSL2024 Tape Library provides physical air-gapped protection, isolating backup data from network-based cyber threats.</p><p>Enable predictive analytics and detailed health and performance reporting across all drives and cartridges to help IT teams optimize resources, plan proactively, and maintain smooth, reliable operations - with HPE StoreEver MSL Command View for Tape Libraries TapeAssure Advanced LTU.</p><b>Flexible and Reliable</b><p>Expand capacity or performance with easy-to-install LTO drive upgrade kits. Add a new LTO-9, LTO-8, or LTO-7 drive, or reuse one from an existing HPE autoloader or tape library. No additional license fees apply when adding drives to an existing library.</p><p>Removable magazines with user-configurable mail slots.</p><p>The HPE Storage MSL2024 Tape Library works with industry-leading servers, operating systems, and backup software. For more information, please see the HPE Storage Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge - SPOCK.</p><p>SAS and Fiber Channel (FC) interface options available, offering enhanced flexibility for seamless integration into both SAS and FC SAN environments.</p><h4>Media</h4><b>A Hybrid Approach - Next-generation Data Protection and Disaster Recovery</b><p>Watch this 451 Research video and listen to Senior Analyst Steven Hill talk about how customers can benefit from next-generation Data Protection and Disaster Recovery with a Hybrid Approach.</p><b>A Hybrid Approach - Next-generation Data Protection and Disaster Recovery (Japanese CCs)</b><p>Watch this 451 Research video and listen to Senior Analyst Steven Hill talk about how customers can benefit from next-generation Data Protection and Disaster Recovery with a Hybrid Approach.</p><h4>Compatible products</h4><ul><li>HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and MSL Tape Library Encryption Kit</li><li>HPE 2.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable</li><li>HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB BaFe RW Non Custom Labeled Data Cartridges 20 Pack</li><li>HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 15m Cable</li><li>HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB RW Data Cartridge</li><li>HPE LTO-7 Ultrium Non Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack</li><li>HPE 4 Year Tech Care Basic wCDMR MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE 3 Year Tech Care Critical for MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit</li><li>HPE 4 Year Tech Care Essential MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB WORM Data Cartridge</li><li>HPE C13 - C14 WW 250V 10Amp 2.5m Jumper Cord</li><li>HPE 5 Year Tech Care Essential wCDMR MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE External 4.0m (13ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable</li><li>HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 1m Cable</li><li>HPE MSL LTO-9 45000 FC DRV UPG KIT</li><li>HPE LTO-9 RW BAR CODE LABEL PACK</li><li>HPE 3 Year Tech Care Essential MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE 1 Mini SAS HD - 4 Mini SAS FO 4</li><li>HPE 5 Year Tech Care Basic wCDMR MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE 4 Year Tech Care Critical for MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE StoreEver MSL 2024/4048 Startup SVC</li><li>HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 5m Cable</li><li>HPE 3 Year Tech Care Basic MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15TB Eco Case Data Cartridge 20 Pack</li><li>HPE LTO-7 Ultrium WORM Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack</li><li>HPE LTO-6 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack</li><li>HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 (8 External Lanes/No Cache) 12G SAS PCIe Plug-in Controller</li><li>HPE 3 Year Tech Care Critical wCDMR MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB RW Non Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases</li><li>HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB RW Non Custom Labeled Library Pack 20 Data Cartridges with Cases</li><li>HPE LTO-8 30TB RW BAR CODE LABEL PACK</li><li>HPE 5 Year Tech Care Critical wCDMR MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE 5 Year Tech Care Essential MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 50m Cable</li><li>HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB RW Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases</li><li>HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB RW Data Cartridge</li><li>HPE 4 Year Tech Care Critical wCDMR MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE LTO-8 30TB WORM DATA CARTRIDGE</li><li>HPE External 2.0m (6ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable</li><li>HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 FC Drive Upgrade Kit</li><li>HPE C13 - KSC- 8305 KR 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord</li><li>HPE LTO-7 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack</li><li>HPE 5 Year Tech Care Critical for MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 2m Cable</li><li>HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15TB RW Data Cartridge</li><li>HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 30m Cable</li><li>HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB BaFe WORM Data Cartridge</li><li>HPE LTO-9 45TB RW DATA CARTRIDGE</li><li>HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW Non Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases</li><li>HPE 3 Year Tech Care Essential wCDMR MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE LTO-7 Ultrium WORM Data Cartridge</li><li>HPE Smart Array P408e-p SR Gen10 (8 External Lanes/4GB Cache) 12G SAS PCIe Plug-in Controller</li><li>HPE 3 Year Tech Care Basic Exchange MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE C13 - CEE-VII EU 250V 10Amp 1.83m Power Cord</li><li>HPE LTO-7 Ultrium RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack</li><li>HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB RW Data Cartridge</li><li>HPE 1 Mini SAS HD - 4 Mini SAS FO 2M Cbl</li><li>HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 FC Drive Upgrade Kit</li><li>HPE 3 Year Tech Care Basic wCDMR MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE 1.83m 10A C13-UL Dom Pwr Cord</li><li>HPE LTO-7 Ultrium RW No Case Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack</li><li>HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit</li><li>HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge</li><li>HPE Installation Storage SVC</li><li>HPE 5 Year Tech Care Basic MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE 4 Year Tech Care Essential wCDMR MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li><li>HPE 4 Year Tech Care Basic MSL 2024 0 Drives Service</li></ul><h4>Documents</h4><ul><li>West London College basis future growth on HPE technology</li><li>HPE Storage MSL2024 Tape Library QuickSpecs</li><li>Easily archive HPE StoreEasy Storage data to HPE StoreEver tape libraries using HPE StoreEver Archive Manager and HPE Archive Migrator technical white paper</li></ul>