Description
Product overview of the HP BL531A
The BL531A HP 38.4/76.8TB StorageWrks MSL2024 LTO5 3280 FH FC 1DR/24 Slot LC 2U RM Tape Library is a storage device that is designed to provide users with high performance and reliability. This device is perfect for businesses that require a large amount of storage space for their data.
Features and Specifications
The BL531A HP 38.4/76.8TB StorageWrks MSL2024 LTO5 3280 FH FC 1DR/24 Slot LC 2U RM Tape Library is a 2U rack-mountable device that can hold up to 24 tape cartridges. The device supports LTO-5 tape drives, which offer a maximum storage capacity of 1.5TB per tape. This means that the device can provide up to 38.4TB of compressed storage or 76.8TB of uncompressed storage.
The BL531A HP 38.4/76.8TB StorageWrks MSL2024 LTO5 3280 FH FC 1DR/24 Slot LC 2U RM Tape Library supports Fibre Channel connectivity, which ensures high-speed data transfer rates. The device also features a single drive and 24 slots, which allows users to manage their data more efficiently. Additionally, the device comes with a FH (Full Height) FC (Fibre Channel) drive and LC (Lucent Connector) interface.
Design and Build Quality
The BL531A HP 38.4/76.8TB StorageWrks MSL2024 LTO5 3280 FH FC 1DR/24 Slot LC 2U RM Tape Library has a compact design, which allows it to be easily mounted in a server rack. The device measures 3.4 inches by 18.9 inches by 31.7 inches (8.6 cm x 48 cm x 80.5 cm) and weighs approximately 44 pounds (20 kg).
The device is made of high-quality materials, which ensure its durability and longevity. The front panel of the device features an LCD screen and several buttons, which allow users to control and manage the device. The device also comes with a power supply unit, which ensures that it operates efficiently.
Ease of Use
The BL531A HP 38.4/76.8TB StorageWrks MSL2024 LTO5 3280 FH FC 1DR/24 Slot LC 2U RM Tape Library is designed to be easy to use. The device features an intuitive user interface, which allows users to manage their data efficiently. The front panel of the device features an LCD screen, which provides users with important information about the status of the device.
The device also comes with several software applications, which make it easy for users to manage their data. These applications include HP Data Protector Express, HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools, and HP StorageWorks Command View Tape Library. These applications allow users to manage their data backup and recovery tasks more efficiently.
Performance
The BL531A HP 38.4/76.8TB StorageWrks MSL2024 LTO5 3280 FH FC 1DR/24 Slot LC 2U RM Tape Library is designed to provide users with high performance. The device supports Fibre Channel connectivity, which ensures high-speed data transfer rates. The LTO-5 tape drives also offer a maximum data transfer rate of 140 MB/s, which ensures that data is transferred quickly and efficiently.
The device also features a single drive and 24 slots, which allows users to manage their data backup and recovery tasks more efficiently. The device can also be easily integrated into existing IT environments,
General Information about the Tape Drive
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model Number or SKU# BL531A
- Product Type: Tape Drive
- Interfaces Type : Fibre Channel
Technical Information
- Tape Type : LTO5 Ultrium 3280
- Removable Media Capacity : 24
- Max Supported Drives : 4
- Native Storage Capacity : 1.6TB
- Compressed Storage Capacity : 3TB
- Native Data Transfer Rate : 138.88 MBPS
- Compressed Data Transfer Rate : 277.76 MBPS
- Interfaces/Ports : 1 X Management – RJ-45
- 1 X USB (Management)
- 1 X Fibre Channel
