Features
The HPE StoreEver MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries provide compact, high-
capacity, low-cost solutions for simple, unattended data backup. This unique design houses up to 12 tape
cartridges for each U of height. Tape cartridges can be accessed through removable magazines and one or
more mailslots. Each magazine holds up to 12 tape cartridges.
The libraries are compatible with most operating systems. However, the libraries require either direct support
from the operating system or a compatible backup application to take full advantage of their many features. To
verify compatibility, see the BURA Data Agile Compatibility Matrix at
.
The libraries are customer expandable with exchangeable tape drives. The libraries support Ultrium full-height
and half-height tape drives. To see the tape drives currently available for each tape library, see the MSL
QuickSpecs at
http://www.hpe.com/storage/msl
. For a list of all supported configurations, see the Business
class libraries drive matrix on the BURA Data Agile website at
.
The library provides two user interfaces:
• Remote management interface (RMI)—With the RMI you can monitor and operate the library from a
webpage. You can access most library functions from the RMI. See
The remote management interface
• Operator control panel (OCP)—With the OCP you can monitor and operate the library from the front panel.
◦ MSL2024: See
on page 94.
◦ MSL4048, MSL8048 and MSL8096: See
Using the MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 OCP
122.
MSL2024 front panel
1. Power button
2. Magazine, mailslot location
3. Front panel LEDs
4. Front panel LCD screen
5. Control buttons
6. Air vents
7. Magazines
The OCP includes four LEDs that indicate system status information.
Features
9
