Name: BL532A HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library 1 x Drive/48 x Slot LTO Ultrium 5 72TB (Native) / 144TB (Compressed) Fiber Channel
Brand: HP
SKU: BL532A
Price: 1615.70 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP StorageWorks MSL4048 tape library combines automated tape management with robust capacity, making it a practical choice for mid-sized to large organizations. It fits well in environments needing dependable backup solutions that can scale as data grows, delivering reliable storage through its Fiber Channel interface and LTO Ultrium 5 technology.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO Ultrium 5, LTO-5 Tape Cartridge
Capacity Compressed	144TB
Capacity Native	72TB
Recording Format	LTO Ultrium 5
Backward Compatibility	Read: LTO-4,LTO-3; Write: LTO-4
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV

Product Description
The HP StorageWorks MSL4048 is a tape library designed for efficient data backup and archiving in medium to large IT environments. It offers automated tape handling with 48 slots and a single LTO Ultrium 5 drive, balancing capacity and performance. Often found in data centers, this library is built for IT administrators and storage managers who need reliable, scalable storage solutions with fast Fiber Channel connectivity. It supports long-term data retention and disaster recovery strategies. Key Features Automated tape loading and unloading for minimal manual intervention Supports LTO Ultrium 5 tapes with up to 72TB native capacity Fiber Channel interface ensures high throughput and stable connections Expandable tape slots accommodate growing storage needs Compatible with leading backup software for seamless integration This tape library is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and backup facilities where consistent data protection is critical. It helps organizations manage large volumes of data without sacrificing accessibility or reliability, making archival and recovery more manageable in daily operations.

Use Cases
The HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 5 tape library is primarily deployed in enterprise and mid-sized data centers where high-capacity, automated backup and archival are essential. IT departments managing large volumes of data benefit from its scalable tape slot capacity and Fiber Channel integration, enabling seamless data protection workflows in complex storage environments. How It's Used: Enterprise IT environments utilizing tape as part of tiered backup strategies to offload primary storage and ensure long-term data retention. Data centers implementing automated backup sequences to manage growth in unstructured data while minimizing manual intervention. Disaster recovery sites requiring reliable, removable media for secure offsite storage of critical business information. Virtualization clusters where consistent, high-throughput tape backup supports rapid VM snapshot archiving and restoration. Organizations with compliance mandates leveraging tape libraries for encrypted, tamper-evident archives with extended retention policies. By integrating into scalable backup architectures, the MSL4048 facilitates operational efficiency through automated media handling and robust connectivity. Its design supports evolving storage demands without compromising transfer speeds or data integrity, making it a practical component in sustaining business continuity and data governance frameworks.