HPE StoreEver MSL2024 LTO-9 Ultrium Tape Library with 1x SAS Drive and 15x LTO-9 Cartridges (P84149-B25)

Overview

The HPE StoreEver MSL2024 LTO-9 Ultrium Tape Library with 1x SAS Drive and 15x LTO-9 Cartridges (P84149-B25) provides automated tape backup and archive storage for businesses and data centres. It combines an HPE StoreEver MSL2024 tape library, one LTO-9 SAS tape drive, and 15 LTO-9 cartridges in one solution.

The library helps organisations protect large volumes of business data. In addition, it supports long-term data retention, backup operations, disaster recovery, and offline data storage. Furthermore, automated tape handling reduces the need for manual cartridge management.

For businesses managing growing data volumes, LTO-9 technology offers a practical way to expand backup and archive capacity. At the same time, tape storage gives organisations an offline copy of important data. Therefore, businesses can include tape as part of a wider backup and disaster recovery strategy.

The P84149-B25 configuration suits organisations that need reliable data protection without relying only on disk or cloud storage. For example, data centres, enterprise IT environments, government organisations, financial services, healthcare providers, and educational institutions can use this type of storage for long-term data retention.

What Is the HPE StoreEver MSL2024 LTO-9?

The HPE StoreEver MSL2024 is a tape library that automates backup and archive operations. This configuration includes one LTO-9 SAS tape drive and 15 LTO-9 cartridges.

The library manages tape cartridges inside the enclosure. For example, it can load and move cartridges during backup and restore tasks. As a result, IT teams can manage tape storage more efficiently than they could with a standalone tape drive.

The LTO-9 drive also provides a high-capacity tape platform for backup and archive media. Moreover, businesses can use tape alongside disk, cloud, and other storage platforms. This approach gives organisations more flexibility when building a wider data protection strategy.

Key Features

• HPE StoreEver MSL2024 tape library
• LTO-9 Ultrium tape technology
• 1 × LTO-9 SAS tape drive
• 15 × LTO-9 cartridges included
• Automated tape cartridge handling
• Designed for backup and archive workloads
• Supports long-term data retention
• Suitable for disaster recovery strategies
• Provides offline and removable data storage
• Suitable for enterprise and data-centre environments
• SAS connectivity
• Helps reduce manual tape handling
• Supports structured backup and archive workflows

Product Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HPE StoreEver MSL2024 P84149-B25?

The P84149-B25 configuration includes an HPE StoreEver MSL2024 tape library, one LTO-9 SAS tape drive, and 15 LTO-9 cartridges. Therefore, it provides a ready-to-use configuration for tape backup and archive workloads.

What is the HPE StoreEver MSL2024 used for?

The MSL2024 supports automated tape backup, archive storage, long-term data retention, and disaster recovery operations. In addition, organisations can use it to maintain offline copies of important business data.

How many tape drives are included?

This configuration includes one LTO-9 SAS tape drive. As a result, organisations can begin using the library with a single installed tape drive.

How many cartridges are included?

The listed configuration includes 15 LTO-9 cartridges. This provides organisations with removable media for backup and archive operations.

Does the library support automated tape handling?

Yes. The MSL2024 uses automated cartridge handling to manage tape media during backup and restore tasks. Consequently, IT teams can reduce the need for frequent manual cartridge changes.

Is LTO-9 suitable for enterprise backup?

Yes. LTO-9 provides a high-capacity tape platform for backup and archive workloads. Furthermore, organisations can use LTO-9 as part of a broader data protection strategy alongside disk and cloud storage.

Can tape storage support disaster recovery?

Yes. Tape can provide an offline copy of important data. Therefore, organisations can include tape in their disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Keeping backup media separate from production systems can also add another layer of protection.

Can businesses use the MSL2024 with disk storage?

Yes. Tape libraries can complement disk-based backup systems. For example, businesses can use disk storage for faster recovery while using tape for longer-term retention. In this way, organisations can combine different storage technologies to meet their backup and archive needs.