Name: BL542B HP 36TB / 72TB MSL2024 1 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 Fibre Channel Tape Library
Brand: HP
SKU: BL542B
Price: 1551.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The BL542B HP MSL2024 tape library is a modular storage solution built to provide automated tape management with LTO-5 technology. It fits well in environments that demand reliable data backups and scalable capacity, offering a straightforward way to store and protect critical information over the long term.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-5 Ultrium tape,LTO Ultrium 5 cartridge,Tape cartridge
Capacity Compressed	72 TB
Capacity Native	36 TB
Recording Format	LTO Ultrium 5 (LTO-5)
Backward Compatibility	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, cULus

Product Description
The BL542B HP 36TB / 72TB MSL2024 tape library offers scalable data storage designed for medium to large businesses requiring dependable backup solutions. It handles high volumes of data through LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 tapes, providing ample capacity for backup or long-term archiving. Commonly found in data centers and IT environments, this library supports Fibre Channel connections, enabling fast data transfer and integration with existing infrastructure. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its automation capabilities that reduce manual tape management. Key Features 24 cartridge slots accommodate a mix of tape media for flexible storage Automated robotics streamline tape loading and retrieval processes Fibre Channel interface ensures quick and reliable connectivity High-density storage optimizes space within server rooms or data centers Compatibility with LTO-5 tapes supports industry-standard backup formats Typically deployed in corporate backup systems or archival storage setups, the MSL2024 helps organizations maintain data integrity over time. Its automation reduces the time and effort needed for managing tapes, making it easier to handle large data volumes with minimal interruption.

Use Cases
The BL542B HP 36TB / 72TB MSL2024 tape library is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments requiring high-capacity, automated data archiving and backup solutions. Organizations with extensive data retention policies, such as financial institutions or healthcare providers, benefit from its scalable tape storage and Fibre Channel connectivity. How It's Used: Data centers implementing tiered storage architectures to offload infrequently accessed data onto tape for cost-effective long-term retention. Enterprise backup operations leveraging automated tape handling to streamline nightly backup jobs and reduce manual intervention. Compliance-driven industries like legal and healthcare using the tape library for secure, immutable archival of sensitive records. Virtualization environments where large volumes of VM snapshots and backup images require reliable and scalable tape storage. Remote office/branch data consolidation where centralized tape libraries manage backups from multiple distributed locations via Fibre Channel SAN connections. This tape library supports operational efficiency by automating media management and scaling storage capacity as data volumes grow. Its integration into existing Fibre Channel networks aids performance consistency, making it a practical choice for sustained enterprise backup and archival needs.