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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: BL541A
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 33.95lb
- Dimensions: 38.58in x 23.23in x 8.66in
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Overview
The HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 Fibre Channel Tape Autoloader (model BL541A) delivers high-capacity, high-speed backup and archival storage for demanding data centers. Designed for seamless integration with HP servers and storage arrays, this autoloader provides reliable, automated tape handling with a compact 1U footprint.
Key Features
- Supports up to eight LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 tapes for up to 15 TB native capacity per cartridge
- Fibre Channel interface for fast, low-latency data transfers up to 100 MB/s
- Fully automated loading and unloading reduces manual handling and improves backup windows
- Built-in barcode reader for rapid tape identification and inventory management
- Hot-swap drive bays allow maintenance without shutting down the system
- Integrated management software compatible with HP OpenView and third-party backup solutions
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: BL541A
- Form factor: 1U rack-mount
- Interface: 4 Gbps Fibre Channel (FC-AL)
- Maximum native tape capacity: 15 TB (8 x 1.5 TB per LTO-5 cartridge)
- Compressed capacity: up to 37.5 TB (assuming 2.5:1 compression)
- Maximum data transfer rate: 100 MB/s native, 250 MB/s compressed
- Supported tape formats: LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
- Drive type: LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive
- Power consumption: approx 120 W (typical) / 250 W (peak)
- Operating temperature: 10 to 35 degrees C
- Operating humidity: 20 to 80 percent non-condensing
Typical Applications
- Enterprise backup and disaster recovery for critical business data
- Long-term archival storage of compliance records and media assets
- High-performance data migration between tape libraries and disk arrays
- Offsite replication for remote data protection strategies
- Integration into backup software suites such as HP Data Protector, Veritas NetBackup, and IBM Spectrum Protect
By combining robust Fibre Channel connectivity with automated tape handling, the HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 LTO-5 Autoloader offers a scalable, cost-effective solution for organizations that need fast, reliable, and secure data protection.