HP STORAGEWORKS MSL4048 manual

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  • Page 1

    The HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library offers the maximum amount of storage into the minimum amount of space with 38.4 TB of compressed storage capacity in only a 4U form factor. Perfect for small to medium business, unattended workgroup backup and restore, or remote offices, the MSL4048 is easily managed from across the room or across the globe [...]

  • Page 2

    Customer benefits Customer benefits Customer benefits Customer benefits Automates data protection tasks to leave more time for other business issues Provides 38.4 TB of compressed storage capacity in a 4U form factor saving valuable rack space Hot swap drives make upgrading or replacing a drive quick and easy. Simply power down current drive and re[...]

  • Page 3

    Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity The MSL4048 Tape Library offers different capacity points in a compact 4U form factor: The MSL4048 1 Ultrium 960/920 Drive Library supports 48 data cartridges for a total capacity of 38.4 TB (compressed). The MSL4048 1 to 4 Ultrium 448 Drive Library supports 48 data cartridges for a total capacity of 19.2 TB (com[...]

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    HP Ultrium WORM HP Ultrium WORM HP Ultrium WORM HP Ultrium WORM 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 soluti[...]

  • Page 5

    HP Storage Media HP Storage Media HP Storage Media HP Storage Media HP recommends that you use HP-branded cartridges in the MSL4048 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 [...]

  • Page 6

    HP's extensive compatibility testing program assures that your HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library works with leading servers, operating systems, and backup applications - and not just those sold by HP. The MSL4048 works seamlessly in many environments, making them especially suitable if you have a mixed system environment. For the latest lis[...]

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    Warranty Warranty Warranty Warranty The warranty for this product consists of 1-year parts exchange, next business day. Warranty Upgrade Warranty Upgrade Warranty Upgrade Warranty Upgrade Options Options Options Options Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4-hours Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 5 days x 9[...]

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    Support Services Support Services Support Services Support Services 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 packag[...]

  • Page 9

    NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: The HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library comes standard with one or two drives, a 48-slot unit which is shipped rack- ready; a racking kit is included in the box. For specific regional power cord requirements, a separate power cord must be ordered. Step 1 – Base Configuration Step 1 – Base Configuration Step 1 – Base C[...]

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    WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: This product can ONLY be used with an HP approved power cord for your specific geographic region. Use of a non-HP approved power cord may result in: 1) not meeting individual country specific safety requirements; 2) insufficient conductor ampacity that could result in overheating with potential personal injury an[...]

  • Page 11

    Factory Racking Factory Racking Factory Racking Factory Racking Factory integrate the MSL4048 Tape Library with other HP products such as HP ProLiant Servers. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: #0D1 will appear after the MSL4048 Tape Library part number on the sales order if HP factory integration is indicated. #0D1 Tape Drives Tape Drives Tape Drives Tape Dr[...]

  • Page 12

    Rack Cabinets Rack Cabinets Rack Cabinets Rack Cabinets 10622 (22U) Rack Cabinet - Shock Pallet 245163-B22 10636 (36U) Universal Rack Cabinet - Shock Pallet AF012A 10636 (36U) Universal Rack Cabinet with extension - Shock Pallet AF014A 10642 (42U) Universal Rack Cabinet - Shock Pallet AF002A 10642 (42U) Universal Rack Cabinet with extension - Shock[...]

  • Page 13

    Host Bus Adapters Host Bus Adapters Host Bus Adapters Host Bus Adapters Reference the EBS compatibility matrix for the most up-to-date SCSI HBA compatibility information at http://www.hp.com/go/ebs SCSI Cable Kits SCSI Cable Kits SCSI Cable Kits SCSI Cable Kits 6 ft VHDCI/HDTS68 SCSI Cable Kit 341176-B21 6ft 68pin VHDCI to 68pin HD SCSI Cable 34117[...]

  • Page 14

    MSL4048 Ultrium MSL4048 Ultrium MSL4048 Ultrium MSL4048 Ultrium 960 FC 960 FC 960 FC 960 FC MSL4048 Ultrium MSL4048 Ultrium MSL4048 Ultrium MSL4048 Ultrium 960 960 960 960 MSL4048 Ultrium MSL4048 Ultrium MSL4048 Ultrium MSL4048 Ultrium 920 920 920 920 MSL4048 Ultrium MSL4048 Ultrium MSL4048 Ultrium MSL4048 Ultrium 448 448 448 448 Drive Technology D[...]

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    © Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP sha[...]