Description
Product overview of the HP BL542A
The BL542A HP 36TB/72TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 MSL2024 FC 1DRV/24Slots Tape Library is a data storage solution designed for businesses and organizations that require high-performance backup and archival capabilities. This tape library is part of the HP StorageWorks family of products and is designed to provide reliable, scalable, and cost-effective storage for enterprise-level applications. In this article, we will discuss the features and benefits of the BL542A HP 36TB/72TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 MSL2024 FC 1DRV/24Slots Tape Library in detail.
Features
Capacity The BL542A HP 36TB/72TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 MSL2024 FC 1DRV/24Slots Tape Library has a total capacity of 36TB with compression and 72TB without compression. It uses the LTO-5 Ultrium tape drive technology which provides high-capacity storage with a transfer rate of up to 1TB per hour.
Scalability The BL542A HP 36TB/72TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 MSL2024 FC 1DRV/24Slots Tape Library is designed for scalability. It has 24 slots for tape cartridges which can be expanded to 44 slots with a license upgrade. It also has a 1-drive configuration which can be upgraded to 2 drives.
Connectivity The BL542A HP 36TB/72TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 MSL2024 FC 1DRV/24Slots Tape Library supports Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity which provides high-speed data transfer between the tape library and the host computer. It also supports Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectivity which provides a reliable and high-speed connection between the tape library and the host computer.
Reliability The BL542A HP 36TB/72TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 MSL2024 FC 1DRV/24Slots Tape Library is designed for reliability. It has a redundant power supply which ensures continuous operation even in the event of a power failure. It also has a built-in barcode reader which provides accurate and reliable tracking of tape cartridges.
Management The BL542A HP 36TB/72TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 MSL2024 FC 1DRV/24Slots Tape Library is easy to manage. It comes with HP Command View Tape Library software which provides a web-based management interface that allows administrators to monitor and manage the tape library from anywhere. It also has a front panel display which provides real-time status information on the tape library and tape cartridges.
Benefits
Cost-effective The BL542A HP 36TB/72TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 MSL2024 FC 1DRV/24Slots Tape Library is a cost-effective solution for data storage. It provides high-capacity storage at a lower cost per GB compared to other storage solutions such as disk arrays.
Reliable The BL542A HP 36TB/72TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 MSL2024 FC 1DRV/24Slots Tape Library is designed for reliability. It has a redundant power supply and a built-in barcode reader which ensures continuous operation and accurate tracking of tape cartridges.
General Information about the HP BL542A
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model Number or SKU# BL542A
- Product Type: Tape Library
Technical Information
- Number of Cartridge Slots: 24
- Number of Drives Installed: 1
- Drive Type: LTO-5
- Native Storage Capacity: 36TB
- Compressed Storage Capacity: 72TB
- Maximum Native Data Transfer Rate: 277.77 MB/s
- Maximum Compressed Data Transfer Rate: 555.54 MB/s
Interfaces/Ports
- Fibre Channel: Yes
