HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library

The HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library is the ideal entry-level tape library that provides tape library capacity and extensive features in the compact form of a tape autoloader. With compressed capacity (2:1) of up to 38.4 TB using, the MSL2024 can easily tackle backup and recovery jobs typically handled by mid-range tape libraries. Utilizing a 2U form factor, the MSL2024 provides a large amount of data storage without consuming a large amount of valuable rack space. The unique HP web-based management feature reduces the dependencies on local IT resources, allowing multiple sites to be supported centrally. The MSL2024 offers customers the choice of purchasing a library equipped with LTO Ultrium tape drives and either a SCSI, SAS or Fibre Channel interface. Each library includes two removable 12-slot magazines, and one user-configurable mail slot dedicated for import/export of data cartridges. A barcode reader is part of the standard configuration for facilitating media management.

• Integration of the HP StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SCSI Tape Drive.
• IPv6 network protocol support. Libraries can now be connected over both IPv6 and IPv4 networks. Libraries have obtained the IPv6 Ready, Phase-2 logo.
• Configure library into multiple partitions for maximum flexibility.
• LTO-4 Ultrium library-enabled encryption to protect your data from unauthorized access.
• HTTPS support for authenticated and encrypted transfers over the Internet.

• 38.4 TB of compressed storage capacity (2:1) in a 2U form factor
• HP unique web-based remote management functionality
• Integrated barcode reader
• Removable magazines with one user-configurable mail slot
• Upgradeable from one to two LTO-4 Ultrium 1760, LTO-3 Ultrium 920 or LTO-2 448 tape drives
• Multiple interface choices available (SCSI, SAS or FC)
• Easy-to-enable AES 256-bit embedded hardware encryption with compression
• Customer replaceable components
• Extensive OS and software compatibility testing
• Proven high reliability

• Provides an amazing amount of backup and recovery storage without consuming valuable rack space.
• Allows a remote administrator to control, configure, monitor and troubleshoot the device, thus relieving the customer of requiring onsite IT resources.
• Standard bar code reader provides faster inventory times and facilitates tracking of media.
• Offers single cartridge or bulk loading of media, as well as providing for bulk storage of media off-site.
• Upgrade the performance of the tape library through the addition of a second LTO-4 Ultrium 1760, LTO-3 Ultrium 920 or LTO-2 Ultrium 448 tape drive.
• SCSI, SAS and FC interfaces provide options for installing the tape library into a SCSI, SAS or SAN environment.
• LTO-4 Ultrium configurations provide highest level of encryption security, with compression, for strong backup data privacy to secure confidential information and address compliance quickly. Encryption key management support via HP Data Protector Software and other ISV backup applications.
• Modular design of tape library allows for quick repair of unit to reduce product downtime.
• Works with industry-leading servers, operating systems and backup software.
• Provides reliable backups and automatically changes tapes with a robotics rating of 2 million Mean Swaps Between Failures (MSBF).

The MSL2024 Tape Library allows web-based remote manageability; the unit can be monitored and managed from across the room or across the globe. Functions included in the management tool include:

• Status information on the drive and system
• System configuration operations and reporting
• System error and status logs
• Library and drive firmware upgrade capabilities
• Diagnostic tests and information
• Cartridge movement for maintenance and management purposes
• Cleaning cartridge support
• Security and access control
• SNMP support for IP communications
• Partitioning and Encryption management

With a rating of 2,000,000 robot load/unload cycles, the MSL2024 Tape Library provides necessary high reliability for today's demanding environment. To improve reliability and longevity, all HP Ultrium products feature Data Rate Matching (DRM). This allows the tape drive to dynamically and continuously adjust the speed of the drive, to match the speed of the host or network. This increases performance, reduces mechanical wear on the tape drive and extends tape life.

To greatly enhance data privacy, HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Libraries are now available with LTO-4 Ultrium hardware encrypting tape drives for secure high performance backups meeting consortium specifications for LTO-4. HP Data Protector Software can enable the drive encryption and provide basic key management capabilities. Additional ISV supporting hardware encryption information is available on the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solution website at www.hp.com/go/ebs. The encryption on LTO-4 media occurs with or without compression, and without speed or capacity penalties. You can read LTO-2 and LTO-3 tapes, and write LTO-3 tapes, but hardware encryption is not supported in these formats.

LTO-4 uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with the longest and most secure keys -- 256 bits. AES-256 is implemented within Galois Counter Mode (GCM). This is a method of increasing AES security by efficiently adding Message Authentication Codes to ensure the integrity of the backup data stored on tape. The HP LTO-4 Ultrium Tape Drives are designed to be compliant with the emerging standard for tape drive security (IEEE 1619.1).

Protect the confidentiality and integrity of your data:
The encryption kit includes two USB key server tokens, product documentation, and firmware support. One encryption kit is needed per library or autoloader and it must be physically accessible so that the USB token can be inserted into the automation device. One of the two tokens will plug into the USB port in the autoloader or library and will generate and maintain encryption keys for the LTO-4 drives/libraries. The USB key server token uses a hardware random number generator, a cryptographic module running on FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated hardware, password authentication, and digital envelopes for strong encryption keys and security operations. The second USB token is intended to provide a backup to the first. The keys are transferred securely token-to-token for backup or export, with no exposure to insecure PCs, servers, or networks. The encryption kit provides a self-contained solution for MSL libraries with no additional software, PCs, or servers required or involved.

Protect IT resources and meet compliance requirements:
With the HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 & MSL LTO-4 Encryption Kit, users can enable or disable encryption, configure the USB key server tokens, restore encrypted data, as well as a variety of other tasks. In addition, the LTO-4 tape drives use the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with the longest and most secure keys -- 256 bits. AES-256 encryption is implemented using the Galois Counter Mode (GCM). This method adds Message Authentication Codes to ensure the integrity as well as privacy of the backup data stored on tape. The HP LTO-4 Ultrium Tape Drives are designed to be compliant with the emerging standard for tape media security (IEEE 1619.1).

Data Rate Matching combines sophisticated buffer management with The HP exclusive variable Adaptive Tape Speed technology, to allow the tape drive to match its transfer rate to the host speed dynamically and continuously across the wide range of transfer rates. This feature ensures that the tape drive continues to stream data regardless of the environment, and brings three big advantages:

• It optimizes performance and maximizes overall efficiency, allowing the drive to respond immediately to any speed changes from the host
• It minimizes rewinding and repositioning of the tape, significantly reducing physical wear and increasing reliability
• It minimizes the power requirements for the drive by reducing the number of repositions needed

Critical to the success of data retention policies in highly regulated environments is the ability to store and manage data in an unalterable state. Following stringent guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies such as the SEC and HIPPA, IT organizations must now integrate new solutions and policies that can verify the integrity of stored data for periods that can extend well beyond seven years.

The LTO-4 Ultrium and LTO-3 Ultrium tape drives feature the ability to archive and store data in a non-rewriteable format that meets the most stringent regulatory guidelines. Using a combination of integrated fail-safe features in the drive firmware, cartridge memory, and tape formatting, the tape drives can archive large amounts of data for periods of up to 30 years in a secure, untampered state. Since all LTO-4 Ultrium and LTO-3 Ultrium tape drives include support for both rewritable and WORM media, IT organizations can now easily integrate a secure, long-term archiving solution into their current data protection strategy. As compared to other technologies that feature support for WORM storage, the tape drives offers the advantages of:

• A single drive to support all backup and archiving needs
• Two distinctive tape cartridges to easily distinguish and manage both rewriteable and WORM data cartridges
• A specially designed WORM data cartridge with multiple integrated fail-safe features to prevent accidental or intentional overwriting of data
• High-capacity, low-cost HP WORM media that can store 1.6 TB (2:1 compression) of data on a single data cartridge
• Support from many backup and archiving software vendors, providing the most comprehensive and mainstream support in the industry
• The LTO open standard that offers greater choice and compatibility across all third- and fourth-generation Ultrium products

NOTE: While all HP LTO-4 Ultrium and LTO-3 Ultrium tape drives support LTO Ultrium WORM media, some third- and fourth-generation LTO Ultrium tape drives from other manufacturers may not include read and write support for LTO Ultrium WORM media. For non-HP third- and fourth-generation LTO Ultrium tape drives, please check the manufacturers' specifications to ensure this support is provided if you are using your WORM media. If WORM support is not provided, the drive will eject the WORM tape cartridge immediately upon insertion into to the tape drive.

The MSL2024 Tape Library is supported on the HP industry-leading diagnostic tool - HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). L&TT is a single, convenient program that is easy to install and simple to operate. L&TT's intuitive user interface eliminates the need for training and deploys in less than five minutes. This robust diagnostic tool is designed for both the experienced professional and the untrained administrator. It ensures product integrity through self-diagnostics and fast resolution to device concerns. Additional information on L&TT plus download information can be found at: http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools.

HP recommends that you use HP-branded cartridges in the MSL2024 Tape Library to assure the highest level of protection for your valuable data. The test program for HP media is the most thorough and comprehensive in the industry.

All HP cartridges must satisfy an exhaustive battery of additional tests that relate directly to real life situations, where real data and real businesses are at stake. The benefit of the HP brand specification for media is consistent quality. Through the testing of thousands of HP drives and HP cartridges, the ideal formulation for backup performance is defined and then continuously monitored. This hugely resource-intensive process is unique to HP and affords deep insight into the HP+HP backup solution for a wide range of environments and duty cycles. Your best choice for ease of support and maximum dependability is to use HP-branded Ultrium cartridges at all times.

HP strongly encourages the use of bar code labels on tapes to track media and ensure optimum library performance and usability. Correctly labeling your media will allow the library to quickly determine media and drive compatibility.

HP Factory Express offers configuration, customization, integration and deployment services for HP servers and storage products. Customers can choose how their factory solutions are built, tested, integrated, shipped and deployed. Customization must comply with all relevant product specifications and factory supported configurations.
Factory Express offers service packages for simple configuration, racking, installation, complex configuration and design services as well as individual factory services, such as image loading, asset tagging, and custom packaging. HP products supported through Factory Express include a wide array of servers and storage: HP Integrity, HP ProLiant, HP ProLiant Server Blades, HP BladeSystem, and HP 9000 servers as well as MSA, VA7xxx, EVA, and XP disk arrays, rackable tape libraries and configurable network switches.

Type of service support varies by platform and product family. For more information on Factory Express services for your specific server model or storage device please contact your sales representative or go to: http://www.hp.com/go/factory-express.

Reference the EBS compatibility matrix for the most up-to-date software compatibility information at: http://www.hp.com/go/ebs.

The warranty for this product consists of 1-year parts exchange, next business day.

• Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4-hours
• Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 5 days x 9 hours to 7 days x 24 hours
• Duration - Select duration of coverage for a minimum period of 1 year or multiple years

HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific duration and hours of coverage.

• HP Care Pack is not available for less than the products warranty duration.
• HP Care Pack is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the commencement date will be the same as the warranty start date (delivery date to end user customer). Proof of purchase may be required.
• HP Care Pack services are prepaid.

For additional HP Care Pack (hardware & software) information, as well as orderable part numbers, please refer to the URL http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/.

• Installation services
• On-site Maintenance (includes warranty support)
• Response time upgrades during the warranty period
• Post-warranty coverage
• RAID setup and performance consulting via statement of work
  

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The HP support portal provides one-stop access to the information, tools and services you need to manage the daily operations of your IT environment.

Features include:

• Access to self-solve tools (including search technical knowledge base)
• Efficient logging and tracking of support cases
• Collaboration with other business and IT professionals
• Download of patches and drivers
• Access to diagnostic tools
• Proactive notification of relevant information

Access to certain features of the support portal requires an HP service agreement. To access the support portal, visit http://www.hp.com/support

HP Services provides up to a three-year, limited warranty, fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers and service providers and 9x5 hardware technical phone support during the warranty period. In addition, available service offerings include a full range of optional packaged hardware and software services:

• Installation and start up
• Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times
• System management and performance services
• Availability and recovery services

The following brick level options/components do not have individual HP Care Pack Services. These items will be included in product HP Care Pack Services into which they are installed.

Kit Contents (for each library):

• SCSI Models:
  • One 1.83M US Power Cord, C13, 10A
  • One 2.5M PDU Power Cord, C13/C14, 10A
  • One 6 ft VHDCI to HDTS68 SCSI cable per tape drive
  • One .5M LVD HDTS to LVD HDTS daisy chain cable (2 drive LTO-2 Ultrium 448 configuration only)
  • One HDTS68 SCSI terminator per SCSI tape drive
  • One RJ-45 Ethernet cable
  • Rack mount hardware
  • Documentation kit including User & Service Guide (CD) and Getting Started Poster
• SAS Model:
  • One 1.83M US Power Cord, C13, 10A
  • One 2.5M PDU Power Cord, C13/C14, 10A
  • One RJ-45 Ethernet cable
  • Rack mount hardware
  • Documentation kit including User & Service Guide (CD) and Getting Started Poster
• Fibre Channel Models:
  • One 1.83M US Power Cord, C13, 10A
  • One 2.5M PDU Power Cord, C13/C14, 10A
  • One RJ-45 Ethernet cable
  • Rack mount hardware
  • Documentation kit including User & Service Guide (CD) and Getting Started Poster
• 0-Drive Models:
  • One 1.83M US Power Cord, C13, 10A
  • One 2.5M PDU Power Cord, C13/C14, 10A
  • One RJ-45 Ethernet cable
  • Rack mount hardware
  • Documentation kit including User & Service Guide (CD) and Getting Started Poster

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For tape drives and media, 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less.