HPE MSL2024 LTO-9 Fibre Channel Tape Library with 24 Slots and 15 LTO-9 Cartridges

The HPE MSL2024 is a 2U rack-mountable tape library engineered for high-capacity, high-throughput backup and archival. Its single LTO-9 Fibre Channel drive delivers up to 45 TB compressed capacity per cartridge and 1000 MB/s compressed transfer rate, making it ideal for data-intensive environments.

Advantages

With 24 storage slots and 3 mail slots, the MSL2024 scales to meet growing data demands. LTO-9 media supports 18 TB native and 45 TB compressed per cartridge, while AES 256-bit hardware encryption and Secure Erase protect sensitive information. The integrated barcode reader and web-based remote management simplify operation and inventory tracking.

Suitable for

• Small to medium businesses requiring automated backup
• Data centres needing reliable long-term archival
• Organisations with compliance or data retention mandates
• IT environments using Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure

Key specifications

• Tape technology: LTO-9 Ultrium
• Drive type: 1 x LTO-9 Fibre Channel (8 Gb)
• Storage slots: 24, mail slots: 3
• Native capacity per cartridge: 18 TB; compressed: 45 TB (2.5:1)
• Native transfer rate: 400 MB/s; compressed: 1000 MB/s
• Form factor: 2U rack-mountable
• Encryption: AES 256-bit hardware
• Management: Web-based remote management
• Barcode reader: Integrated
• Power supply: Single, hot-plug (optional redundant)
• Supported media: LTO-9 (R/W), LTO-8 (R/W), LTO-7 (read only)
• Compatibility: Windows, Linux, HP-UX, Solaris, AIX, IBM i
• Warranty: 1-year parts, labour, on-site

Recommendations

For organisations seeking a scalable, secure, and high-performance tape backup solution, the HPE MSL2024 LTO-9 Fibre Channel Tape Library is an excellent choice, offering automated operation, robust data protection, and seamless integration into Fibre Channel SAN environments.