Description
Product overview of the HP BL537A
The BL537A HP MSL2024 LTO-5 2U SAS 24-Slot Tape Library is a high-performance storage solution designed to meet the increasing demand for data backup and archiving. This article provides a detailed explanation of the BL537A HP MSL2024 LTO-5 2U SAS 24-Slot Tape Library, its features, benefits, and applications.
The BL537A HP MSL2024 LTO-5 2U SAS 24-Slot Tape Library is a compact and affordable tape library designed for small to medium-sized businesses. The tape library is compatible with the Linear Tape-Open (LTO) 5 format, which is the fifth generation of the LTO tape technology. It offers a storage capacity of up to 72 TB (compressed) and a data transfer rate of up to 1 TB/hr (compressed).
Features
The BL537A HP MSL2024 LTO-5 2U SAS 24-Slot Tape Library comes with a range of features that make it a reliable and high-performance storage solution. Some of the features of this tape library include:
- 24-slot tape library – The BL537A HP MSL2024 LTO-5 2U SAS 24-Slot Tape Library features 24 tape slots, which provide ample space for storing and managing large amounts of data.
- LTO-5 tape drive – The tape library is equipped with an LTO-5 tape drive, which offers a storage capacity of up to 1.5 TB (uncompressed) and a data transfer rate of up to 140 MB/sec (uncompressed).
- SAS connectivity – The BL537A HP MSL2024 LTO-5 2U SAS 24-Slot Tape Library is designed with SAS connectivity, which provides fast and reliable data transfer between the tape library and the host system.
- Barcode reader – The tape library comes with a built-in barcode reader, which enables the automated tracking and management of tape cartridges.
- Web-based management – The BL537A HP MSL2024 LTO-5 2U SAS 24-Slot Tape Library features a web-based management interface, which provides an easy and convenient way to monitor and manage the tape library.
Benefits
The BL537A HP MSL2024 LTO-5 2U SAS 24-Slot Tape Library offers a range of benefits that make it an ideal storage solution for businesses of all sizes. Some of the benefits of this tape library include:
- High-capacity storage – The tape library provides a storage capacity of up to 72 TB (compressed), which is ideal for businesses that need to store and manage large amounts of data.
- Fast data transfer – The BL537A HP MSL2024 LTO-5 2U SAS 24-Slot Tape Library offers a data transfer rate of up to 1 TB/hr (compressed), which ensures fast and efficient data backup and archiving.
- Reliable data protection – The LTO-5 tape technology used by the tape library provides reliable data protection and ensures the safe storage and retrieval of data.
- Automated management – The built-in barcode reader and web-based management interface of the tape library enable the automated tracking and management of tape cartridges, which saves time and reduces the risk of human error.
General Information about the HP BL537A
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model Number or SKU# BL537A
- Product Type: Tape Library
- Interfaces Type: SAS
Technical Information
- Number of Cartridge Slots: 24
- Number of Drives Installed: 1
- Drive Type: LTO-5
- Native Storage Capacity: 36 TB
- Compressed Storage Capacity: 72 TB
- Maximum Native Data Transfer Rate: 138.88 MB/s
- Maximum Compressed Data Transfer Rate: 277.77 MB/s
