Description
Product overview of the HP BL538B
BL538B HP 76.8 153.6TB Storagewrk MSL4048 LTO5 3000 FH SAS 2DR 48SLOT SFF8088 is a storage device manufactured by HP. This device is designed for enterprises that require high-performance storage solutions with a large storage capacity. In this article, we will discuss in detail the various features of this device and its benefits for enterprises.
BL538B HP Storagewrk MSL4048 LTO5
BL538B HP Storagewrk MSL4048 LTO5 is a high-performance tape library that offers a large storage capacity of up to 76.8 TB of compressed data. The device uses LTO-5 Ultrium tape technology, which provides a data transfer rate of up to 1 TB/hour. This makes it an ideal solution for enterprises that need to store and access large amounts of data quickly.
3000 FH SAS 2DR 48SLOT
The BL538B HP Storagewrk MSL4048 LTO5 tape library comes with 3000 FH SAS 2DR 48SLOT connectivity. This means that the device can be connected to a SAS 2.0 host bus adapter with 3 Gb/s or 6 Gb/s data transfer rates. This allows for high-speed data transfer between the device and the host computer.
SFF8088
The BL538B HP Storagewrk MSL4048 LTO5 tape library uses the SFF8088 interface for connectivity. The SFF8088 interface is a mini-SAS connector that provides a high-speed data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s. This interface is commonly used in storage devices and allows for fast and reliable data transfer.
Benefits of BL538B HP Storagewrk MSL4048 LTO5
High Storage Capacity
The BL538B HP Storagewrk MSL4048 LTO5 tape library offers a large storage capacity of up to 76.8 TB of compressed data. This makes it an ideal solution for enterprises that need to store large amounts of data, such as medical records, financial data, and scientific research data.
High Performance
The device uses LTO-5 Ultrium tape technology, which provides a data transfer rate of up to 1 TB/hour. This means that data can be transferred quickly and efficiently, allowing for fast access to stored data.
Reliable Backup Solution
The BL538B HP Storagewrk MSL4048 LTO5 tape library is a reliable backup solution for enterprises. The device can store data on tape, which is a reliable and durable storage medium. Tape is not susceptible to viruses, malware, or other forms of cyber attacks, making it an ideal solution for storing sensitive data.
Scalable Solution
The BL538B HP Storagewrk MSL4048 LTO5 tape library is a scalable solution that can grow with the needs of an enterprise. The device can be easily expanded by adding more tape drives or tape cartridges, allowing for additional storage capacity and faster data transfer rates.
Cost-effective Solution
The BL538B HP Storagewrk MSL4048 LTO5 tape library is a cost-effective solution for enterprises. Tape is a relatively inexpensive storage medium, and the device itself is affordable compared to other high-performance storage solutions.
General Information about the HP BL538B
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model Number or SKU# BL538B
- Product Type Tape Library
Technical Information
- Number of Cartridge Slots 48
- Number of Drives Installed 2
- Drive Type LTO-5
- Native Storage Capacity 72 TB
- Compressed Storage Capacity 144TB
- Barcode Reader Yes
- Maximum Native Data Transfer Rate 291.27 MB/s
- Maximum Compressed Data Transfer Rate 582.54 MB/s
- Encryption Yes
- Interfaces/Ports: SAS Yes
