HPE MSL 1/8 LTO-9 Fibre Channel tape-autoloader - 1 loopwerk, 8 slots, 1U rack-mount

The HPE MSL 1/8 Tape Autoloader is a reliable and compact 1U rack-mount solution designed for automated backup and archiving. Featuring a single LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Fibre Channel drive, it delivers native capacity of 126 TB (315 TB compressed) and native transfer rates of 400 MB/s (1 GB/s compressed). With 8 cartridge slots (7 data, 1 mail slot), integrated barcode reader, and AES 256-bit hardware encryption, this autoloader simplifies data protection for small to medium environments.

Advantages

High-density LTO-9 technology provides up to 45 TB compressed per cartridge, reducing media costs and floor space. The 8 Gb Fibre Channel interface ensures fast backups, while remote web management allows easy monitoring. Hardware encryption secures data at rest without performance impact.

Suitable for

• Small to medium businesses needing automated daily backups
• Remote offices requiring reliable, unattended data protection
• Environments with mixed operating systems (Windows, Linux, HP-UX, IBM AIX, Oracle Solaris)

Key specifications

• Product Type: Tape Autoloader
• Tape Drive: LTO-9 Ultrium 45000
• Number of Drives: 1
• Interface: 8 Gb Fibre Channel
• Cartridge Slots: 8 (7 data, 1 mail slot)
• Native Capacity per Cartridge: 18 TB
• Compressed Capacity per Cartridge: 45 TB (2.5:1)
• Total Native Capacity: 126 TB
• Total Compressed Capacity: 315 TB
• Native Transfer Rate: 400 MB/s
• Compressed Transfer Rate: 1000 MB/s
• Encryption: AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption
• Form Factor: 1U Rack-mount
• Barcode Reader: Integrated
• Management: Remote Web Management
• Media Compatibility: LTO-9 (R/W), LTO-8 (R/W), LTO-7 (Read only)
• Power Supply: Internal, Auto-ranging
• Rack Kit: Included

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use HPE LTO-9 data cartridges. The autoloader is ideal for organizations looking to scale backup capacity without increasing IT staff workload.