HPE MSL3040 Scalable Base Module - Tape Library

Imagine a backup system that can grow with your data, never forcing you to replace hardware as you add more tapes. The HPE MSL3040 Scalable Base Module - Tape Library is a flexible, high-capacity tape solution that lets you store huge amounts of information on LTO cartridges. Companies that struggle with limited backup space or costly upgrades will find this module a perfect fit because it expands from 40 slots up to 640 slots without changing the core infrastructure.

HPE MSL3040 Scalable Base Module - Tape Library

Many businesses face the problem of data growth outpacing their storage capacity. When backup windows shrink and compliance rules tighten, a lack of scalable tape storage can lead to missed backups and compliance risk. The MSL3040 solves this by offering a modular design that starts small and expands to 640 LTO slots, keeping your backup strategy simple and affordable. It connects via Fibre Channel or SAS, delivering fast 12 Gbit/s transfers while protecting data with 256-bit AES encryption.

Benefits

• Scalable capacity lets you add slots as your data grows, saving future upgrade costs.
• Fast 12 Gbit/s interface reduces backup windows and speeds restores.
• Built-in 256-bit AES encryption keeps your archived data secure.
• Supports LTO-6 through LTO-9, so you can use existing tapes and newer media.
• Compact 3U design fits in standard racks, freeing space for other equipment.

Usages

The MSL3040 is ideal for data-center backup rooms where large volumes of critical files need long-term retention. It works well for disaster-recovery sites that require off-site tape copies, as well as for archival projects in media, finance, and healthcare where regulations demand immutable storage. Small to medium IT teams can use the module to replace multiple stand-alone tape drives, simplifying management while keeping the ability to grow the library as new projects launch.

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