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HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Ultrium 3000 – tape library – LTO Ultrium – SAS-2 – BL538AR

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BL538AR
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BL538AR

The HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Ultrium 3000 (Part Number: BL538AR) is a high-performance tape library designed for medium to large-scale businesses requiring reliable data backup and archival options. This device is equipped with a LTO Ultrium 3000 tape drive, utilising the Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology, Generation 3. It supports the use of LTO-5 media, which provides a native storage capacity of 1.5 TB and a compressed capacity of up to 3 TB per cartridge.

With the ability to hold up to 48 tape cartridges, the MSL4048 offers a substantial amount of available storage, making it an efficient solution for growing data storage requirements. The SAS-2 interface ensures a high-speed data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s, helping to reduce backup windows and improve overall performance. The Ultrium 3000 tape library can achieve a native data transfer rate of 140 MB/s or up to 280 MB/s when compressed.

The device features space-efficient 4U rack-mounting capabilities and is designed to fit in standard IT environments. It also includes an integrated bar code reader to facilitate the automatic identification of tapes, significantly enhancing management control and efficiency. The HP MSL4048 also includes redundant power supplies and a range of security features favourable for safeguarding critical data backup during emergencies or unexpected shutdowns.

This tape library runs on advanced management software, making it easy to configure and monitor system status remotely. It fully supports encryption to ensure secure data storage and provides compatibility with industry-standard backup applications, ensuring adequate future-proofing for mission-critical environments.

EOL Technology Services: Enhancing support and availability

EOL Technology Services ensures the provision of professional support for parts like the BL538AR. We specialise in offering maintenance services, spare or replacement parts, and advice to help ensure the continued operation and reliability of your HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Ultrium 3000, supporting your specific business needs.

Your Questions, Answered

A large range of storage hardware and parts like BL538AR are available from various locations within the UK, if we don't have it, we will try and source it in a 3-5 working day lead time. If it takes longer we will do our best to give approximate dates.

We can ship to most places in the world, but due to regulations and laws there are some countries we cannot ship to. Please contact a member of the team for clarification based on your location.

We can provide ongoing storage support, troubleshooting, performance optimisation, and a range of on-site data storage maintenance contracts to keep your system infrastructure running.

Yes, we offer professional installation and configuration services to ensure the part is set up correctly and integrated seamlessly into any existing infrastructure.

In addition to BL538AR we also offer a wide range of storage solutions, including NAS (Network Attached Storage), SAN (Storage Area Network), external hard drives, SSDs, and enterprise-grade storage arrays from leading brands and vendors.

Certainly! We can assess your storage needs, performance requirements, and growth plans to recommend the most suitable hardware for your organisation.

We have flexible payment options for BL538AR, such as upfront payment, credit terms for approved customers, and leasing agreements, depending on your business’s specific requirements.

We have access to a global supply chain of storage systems not advertised on our website. If you contact a member of the team with the part you require, we will do our best to provide a competitive no obligation quote.

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Don't let hardware limitations hold you back!

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Quote for Support / Maintenance?

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To find out more about EOL technology services, or to get a quotation for your requirements, contact us today.

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EOL are a vendor-independent IT services and hardware reseller. We specialise in cutting costs through third party maintenance services.
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