| Introduction | |
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| The HPE Storage MSL 1/8 Tape Autoloader helps SMB customers meet long-term data retention requirements while providing air-gapped protection against ransomware threats. It supports a wide range of capacity options with LTO-9, LTO-8, or LTO-7 Ultrium drives, offering scalable, cost-effective storage for growing businesses. With HPE Command View for Tape Libraries (CVTL) - part of the HPE Storage Tape Library and Management Software family—the MSL 1/8 Autoloader is easy to manage remotely, minimizing the need for on-site IT support. Media management is simplified with an integrated barcode reader, configurable mail slot, and removable magazines. Optional data encryption guards against unauthorized access to critical data - even if a tape is lost or stolen. Quickly increase capacity and/or performance with tool-free drive upgrades or move tape drive kits to the MSL3040 or MSL6480 library for scalability and additional enterprise-class features. What is new supporting point: HPE Storage MSL Entry-level Tape Automation now supports Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) The HPE Smart Choice Purchase Program features popular MSL library products that can be quoted in minutes and shipped quickly through HPE Authorized Partners. The HPE Smart Choice Purchase Program features popular MSL library products that can be quoted in minutes and shipped quickly through HPE Authorized Partners. |
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| Performance | |
| Product type | Storage auto loader & library |
| Media type | Tape Cartridge |
| Standard interfaces | Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) |
| Storage media types supported | LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9 |
| Product colour | Black |
| Interface | FC |
| Data storage type | LTO |
| Compression ratio | 2.5:1 |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES |
| Number of slots (max) | 8 |
| Compatible products | See HPE Storage Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge at: https://h20272.www2.hpe.com/SPOCK/index.aspx |
| Storage | |
| Native capacity | 144 GB |
| Compressed capacity | 360 TB |
| Data transmission | |
| Sustained data transfer rate (native) | 300 MB/s |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 482 mm |
| Height | 44 mm |
| Depth | 482 mm |
| Other features | |
| Interface | FC |
| Chassis type | 1U |
| Host interface | 8 GB/s Fibre Channel (LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9) 6 GB/s SAS (LTO-7, LTO-8) 12 GB/s SAS (LTO-9) |
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