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HP StoreEver MSL2024 and MSL4048 Tape Libraries
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generator, a cryptographic module running on FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated hardware, password
authentication, and digital envelopes for strong encryption keys and security operations. A second
USB key server token is provided in the kit to be used as a backup token which can be stored in a
secure location. The keys are transferred securely token-to-token for backup or export, with no
exposure to insecure PCs, servers, or networks. An option is also provided to save the token
contents to a secure file. You may now also save the most recently added keys on the token to a file
to enable you to seed new tokens with keys from other tokens. The encryption kit provides a self-
contained solution for MSL libraries with no additional software, PCs, or servers required or involved.
Protect IT resources and meet compliance requirements:
With the HP 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit, users can enable or disable encryption, configure and
manage the USB key server tokens, restore encrypted data, as well as a variety of other tasks. In
addition, the LTO-6, LTO-5 and LTO-4 Ultrium tape drives use the Advanced Encryption Standard
(AES) with the longest and most secure keys -- 256 bits. AES-256 encryption is implemented using
the Galois Counter Mode (GCM). This method adds Message Authentication Codes to ensure the
integrity as well as privacy of the backup data stored on tape. The HPLTO-6, LTO-5 and LTO-4
Ultrium Tape Drives are designed to be compliant with the standard for tape media security (IEEE
1619.1).
Protect critical business data across an enterprise:
To meet requirements for larger scale encryption key managers, the MSL family of libraries also
supports KMIP 1.2 compliant key managers. With the purchase of the MSL KMIP Encryption License,
the MSL library will be able to request encryption keys from KMIP 1.2 compliant key managers, for
data encryption and key management.
For more information on servers supported, please visit: http://www.hp.com/go/BURAcompatibility
Library Extender
Leverage the investment in your MSL Library, now or in the future, to increase both capacity and
performance as data needs change. The HP MSL Library Extender Kit can be used to connect two MSL
libraries to create one larger, logical library. The stacked libraries appear to the host as a single library.
The Extender Kit can be used with MSL2024, 4048, or 8096 libraries and is compatible with both new
and currently installed libraries. The Extender Kit is customer installable in under 60 minutes.
The Library Extender occupies the lowest half-height drive bay in the top library and the upper half-
height drive bay of the lower library. No additional external power or communication cabling is
necessary. The upper Library (MSL4048 or MSL8096) controls the extended library. Any drive in the
extended library may host the library interface. Only the operator control panel (OCP), USB port, and
Ethernet connection of the upper library are used in the extended mode.
The Library Extender Kit does not support combining two MSL2024 or two MSL8096 libraries. The
Extended Library will not support partitioning.
Possible configurations include:
Extended Library Configurations
Slot Numbers (without mail slots enabled)
Lower Library
Master Library
Lower Library
Master Library
MSL2024
MSL4048
1-24
25-72
MSL4048
MSL4048
1-48
49-96