StoreEver MSL Entry-level Tape Automation

QuickSpecs
HPE StoreEver MSL2024 and MSL4048 Tape Libraries
Product Highlights
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• HPE 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit
The HPE 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit provides a library-
enabled encryption solution that greatly
enhances data privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of your critical business data while supporting
compliance requirements. While there are a wide range of encryption solutions available, the HPE
1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit is intended to be an easy and affordable library-enabled solution for
small businesses.
The encryption kit includes two USB key server tokens, product documentation, and firmware
support. One encryption kit is needed per library and it must be physically accessible so that the
USB token can be inserted into the automation device. The second token will be used as a backup
token, in case the first one is lost or damaged. The USB key server token will plug into the USB
port in the library and will generate and maintain encryption keys for the LTO-4 and later
generation drives. The USB key server token uses a hardware random number generator,
password authentication, and digital envelopes for strong encryption
keys and security operations.
The encryption kit provides a self-contained solution for autoloaders and MSL libraries with no
additional software, PCs, or servers required or involved.
• KMIP
To meet requirements for larger scale encryption key managers, the HPE MSL Tape Libraries
supports KMIP 1.2 compliant key managers. With the purchase of the KMIP Encryption License,
the 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and MSL libraries will be able to request encryption keys from KMIP
1.2 compliant key managers, for data encryption and key management.
For more information on all supported key management servers, please
visit:
http://www.hpe.com/storage/DAPRcompatibility
Serviceability
Modular in design, the MSL Tape Libraries has easily replaceable components minimizing the Mean-
Time-to-
Repair on the unit. Replaceable components include the tape drive, the magazines, the power
supply and the controller board. HPE Library and Tape Tools
(L&TT) provides easy access to the MSL
error log, generates support tickets, and enables firmware downloads. L&TT can be downloaded for
free at:
http://www.hpe.com/support/tapetools
.
LTO Ultrium Technology
HPE LTO (Linear Tape Open) Ultrium Tape Drives use best of breed technology. By taking the best
features from other tape technologies and combining them into a single new technology, Ultrium tape
drives are in a league of their own. LTO technology is an open industry standard format; thus data
written on HPE
Ultrium Tape Drives can be interchanged directly with Ultrium Tape Drives from other
vendors.
HPE LTO tape drives and automation products are founded on the LTO open standard and adhere to
the published twelve-generation LTO format roadmap..
The LTO standard for backward compatibility up to generation seven is to write back one generation
and read back two generations. Eighth-generation LTO Ultrium drives read and write LTO -7 and
LTO-8 media.
As part of the LTO open standard, all HPE tape drives and media offer the same standards of
compatibility with tape drives and media manufactured by other LTO vendors.
Data Rate Matching
Data Rate Matching combines sophisticated buffer management with variable tape drive motor speeds
to match the tape drive transfer rate to the host output. This feature ensures that the tape drive
continues to stream data regardless of the environment, and brings three big advantages: