Name: BL533A HP MSL8096 LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 96-Slot Fibre Channel Tape Library
Brand: HP
SKU: BL533A
Price: 2842.22 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP MSL8096 LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 tape library provides high-capacity tape storage designed for enterprise backup and archiving. It fits well in data centers needing scalable and reliable tape solutions with Fibre Channel connectivity for easy integration into existing storage networks.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-5 Ultrium (Ultrium 3280) tape cartridge
Capacity Compressed	288 TB (96 slots × 3.0 TB compressed per cartridge, 2:1)
Recording Format	LTO-5 Ultrium (Ultrium 3280)
Backward Compatibility	LTO-4 (read/write), LTO-3 (read)
Cache	64 MB per drive
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, cULus

Product Description
The HP MSL8096 LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 tape library is built for reliable, high-volume data storage and backup. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, it provides a robust solution for managing large-scale backup and archival needs. This tape library is commonly used in organizations that require secure, long-term data retention and quick access to archived information. IT professionals and system administrators typically rely on it to maintain data integrity and streamline storage management. Key Features Includes 96 slots for LTO-5 Ultrium tapes, offering substantial storage capacity Fibre Channel interfaces enable efficient data transfer and integration with SANs Supports advanced tape management software for easy operation and monitoring Modular design allows scalability according to growing storage demands Built-in redundancy and error correction enhance data reliability The HP MSL8096 tape library is usually deployed in enterprise backup environments, where large volumes of data need to be archived securely and accessed reliably. It plays a critical role in disaster recovery strategies and long-term data management without consuming significant rack space.

Use Cases
The HP MSL8096 LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 tape library is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and backup facilities where large-scale data retention and archival are critical. IT administrators managing virtualized environments or storage clusters benefit from its high slot capacity and Fibre Channel integration for streamlined data workflows. How It's Used: Enterprise IT departments implementing automated backup solutions for multi-petabyte data archives. Data centers requiring scalable tape libraries to manage extensive compliance and retention policies. Virtualization-heavy environments needing efficient offsite backup and disaster recovery storage. Organizations with storage clusters that demand high-throughput data transfer across Fibre Channel networks. Remote offices consolidating backup infrastructure for centralized management from headquarters. This tape library enhances operational efficiency by supporting dense media capacity and seamless integration with networked storage infrastructure. Its scalability allows IT teams to expand backup storage without disrupting existing workflows, maintaining consistent performance during peak data protection operations.