HPE MSL3040 Scalable Base Module
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HPE MSL3040 Scalable Base Module.
Device Type: Tape library - no tape drives. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable - 3U. Total Storage Capacity: 720 TB (native) / 1.8 PB (compressed). Removable Media Capacity: 40. Average Media Exchange Time: 26 sec. Supported Tape Drives: LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 8, LTO Ultrium 9. Key Features: 3 half-height (HH) LTO drives per module. Built-in Devices: 4-inch LCD.
Specifications
- Total Storage Capacity
- 720 TB (native) / 1.8 PB (compressed)
Highlights
- 3U rack-mountable scalable tape library enclosure
- Supports up to 40 removable tape cartridges
- Accommodates up to 3 half-height LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, or LTO-9 drives
- Maximum capacity of 720 TB native or 1.8 PB compressed
- Integrated 4-inch LCD panel with Gigabit Ethernet and USB management ports
- 256-bit AES encryption support with optional 1+1 redundant power supply
Power
- Type
- Power supply
- Power Redundancy
- Optional
- Power Redundancy Scheme
- 1+1 (with optional power supply)
- Installed Qty
- 1
- Max Supported Qty
- 2
- Voltage Required
- AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
General
- Device Type
- Tape library - no tape drives
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable - 3U
- Total Storage Capacity
- 720 TB (native) / 1.8 PB (compressed)
- Removable Media Capacity
- 40
- Average Media Exchange Time
- 26 sec
- Supported Tape Drives
- LTO Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 8, LTO Ultrium 9
- Key Features
- 3 half-height (HH) LTO drives per module
- Built-in Devices
- 4-inch LCD
- Width
- 48.2 cm
- Depth
- 87.3 cm
- Height
- 13.3 cm
- Weight
- 20 kg
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Shipping Width
- 69 cm
- Shipping Depth
- 116 cm
- Shipping Height
- 32.2 cm
- Shipping Weight
- 31 kg
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 10 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 35 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 20 - 80% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x Ethernet 1000Base-T (management) - RJ-45
- Interfaces
- 1 x USB (management)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Type
- Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Miscellaneous
- Features
- 256-bit AES security, TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant
- Cables Included
- 1 x power cable (C13-C14) - 2.5 m
- Rack Mounting Kit
- Included
- MTBF
- 128,000 hours
- MSBF
- 1,000,000
Storage Removable
- Type
- No tape drives
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The HPE MSL3040 Scalable Base Module is a 3U rack-mountable tape library chassis designed for enterprise backup, archiving, and disaster recovery. Supporting up to 40 cartridge slots and 3 half-height LTO drives, it delivers up to 1.8 PB of compressed storage for IT environments needing secure, long-term offline data retention.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE MSL3040 Scalable Base Module used for?
- It provides a centralised, automated tape storage framework for enterprise data archiving and backup. The unit accommodates removable cartridges and tape drives to secure high volumes of cold or long-term data off primary storage networks.
Does this base module come with tape drives installed?
- No, this base module is supplied without pre-installed tape drives. It supports up to three half-height LTO Ultrium 6, 7, 8, or 9 tape drives, which can be selected and added to match your organisation's storage requirements.
Does the unit include warranty cover in South Africa?
- Yes, this unit includes a 1-year limited parts and labour on-site warranty backed by next business day response through Server Hub for local buyers.