Storage Autoloaders & Libraries

IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader (SEO Part numbers 6171S6R, 6171S5R, and 6171S4R) offers IBM tape reliability, density, and performance for entry level and compact tape libraries at a cost-effective price for open system environments. The TS2900 is part of the IBM System Storage tape library family of offerings.

HPE StoreEver MSL Entry-level Tape Automation products meet demanding storage requirement of businesses needing unattended backup, disaster recovery, or archive capability. The 1/8 Tape Autoloader and MSL2024 tape library offer a broad choice of storage capacity including LTO-8, LTO-7, LTO-6 or LTO-5 Ultrium drives. Web-based remote management makes 1/8 Tape Autoloader and MSL2024 tape libraries easily manageable from across the room or across the globe, eliminating the need for remote office IT staff. Simply manage tape media in and out of the library with the standard bar code reader, configurable mail slots, and removable magazines. If a tape were lost or stolen, protect important business data from unauthorized access with data encryption. Quickly increase capacity and/or performance with tool-free drive upgrades in the 1/8 Tape Autoloader or MSL2024 tape library, or move tape drive kits to the MSL3040 or MSL6480 for library scalability and additional enterprise class features.

What's New

HPE StoreEver MSL 1/8 0-drive Tape Autoloader now accommodates existing MSL upgrade drive kits

Features

Exceptional Storage Density, Flexibility and Protection

240 TB with HPE 1/8 Autoloader, 720 TB with HPE MSL2024 (2.5:1 compression using LTO-8 tape cartridges)

HPE StoreEver automation products offer various interface options for maximum flexibility when installing into a SAS or Fibre Channel SAN environment.

Protect critical business data with HPE MSL encryption options that span from small business to the data center. Encryption is available on LTO-8 LTO-7, LTO-6 or LTO-5 tape drives and provides the highest level of security to protect confidential information and address compliance regulations.

Increase capacity and/or performance with tool-free drive upgrade kits.

Easy to Use and Manage

Easy-to-use web-based remote management eliminates the need for remote office IT staff, as a tape automation environment can be managed from across the room or across the globe.

Easily manage your media both in or out of the tape autoloader/library with a standard bar code reader and removable magazines.

Proactively monitor utilization, operational performance, and overall life and health of the library, drives and media with HPE TapeAssure Advanced Software.

Proven Reliability

HPE StoreEver Tape products work with industry-leading servers, operating systems and backup software. See DAPR compatibility matrix for more information: https://www.hpe.com/storage/StoreEverSupportMatrix

Long term data archiving with a specified 30-year media shelf life in normal ambient conditions.