Product Data Sheet / Brochure

Key Features Exceptional storage density from 4.8 TB (2024) to 300 TB in an MSL4048, up to 3.5 PB of
compressed capacity (2.5:1) with an MSL6480.
Easy-to-use web-based remote management
Integrated bar code reader
Tool-free tape drive upgrades
Leverage tape drives in an MSL2024 or 4048 into an MSL6480 for investment protection.
Customer upgradeable redundant power supply in the MSL 4048.
Multiple interface choices available (FC, SAS, or SCSI)
Removable magazines with user-configurable mail slots
Easy-to-enable AES 256-bit embedded hardware encryption with compression
Extensive OS and software compatibility testing
Proven high reliability
Achieve the highest level of encryption security to secure confidential business information while
meeting compliance guidelines with the HP 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit or KMIP 1.2 Encryption Key
Manager License.
Proactively monitor utilization, operational performance, and overall life and health of the drives
and media with TapeAssure and TapeAssure Advanced.
Quick, easy, and affordable capacity growth.
Family Comparison MSL2024 MSL4048 MSL6480 *
Drive Technology LTO-6 Ultrium 6250
LTO-5 Ultrium 3280
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
LTO-4 Ultrium 1840
LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
LTO-6 Ultrium 6250
LTO-5 Ultrium 3280
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
LTO-4 Ultrium 1840
LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
LTO-6 Ultrium 6250
LTO-5 Ultrium 3280
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
LTO-4 Ultrium 1840
LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
Maximum Number of Drives 1 (Ultrium 3280, 1840)
2 (Ultrium 6250, 3000, 1760)
2 (Ultrium 3280, 1840)
4 (Ultrium 6250, 3000, 1760)
3 (Ultrium 3280, 1840)
6 (Ultrium 6250, 3000, 1760)
Maximum Capacity
(2.5:1 compression)
150 TB (LTO-6) 300 TB (LTO-6) 3.5 PB (LTO-6, 560 slots)
500 TB (LTO-6, 80 slots)
Maximum Capacity
(2:1 compression)
72 TB (LTO-5)
38.4 TB (LTO-4)
144 TB (LTO-5)
76.8 TB (LTO-4)
1.68 PB (LTO-5, 560 slots)
240 TB (LTO-5, 80 slots
Maximum Data Transfer
(2.5:1 compression)
1.4 TB/hr (one 6250) 1.4 TB/hr (one 6250)
2.8 TB/hr (two 6250)
1.4 TB/hr (one 6250)
60.4 TB/hr (42 X 6250)
Maximum Data Transfer
(2:1 compression)
1 TB/hr (one 3280/3000)
864 GB/hr (one 1840)
576 GB/hr (one 1760)
1.0 TB/hr (one 3280)
2.0 TB/hr (two 3000)
864 GB/hr (one 1840)
1.7 TB/hr (two 1840)
1.1 TB/hr (two 1760)
1 TB/hr (one 3280/3000)
42.0 TB/hr (42 x 3000)
Drive Interface 8 Gb Native Fibre Channel
(LTO 6, 5)
4 Gb Native Fibre Channel
(LTO 4 )
6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO 6, 5)
3 Gb/sec SAS (LTO 4)
Ultra320 LVD SCSI (LTO 4)
8 Gb Native Fibre Channel
(LTO 6, 5)
4 Gb Native Fibre Channel
(LTO 4 )
6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO 6, 5)
3 Gb/sec SAS (LTO 4)
Ultra320 LVD SCSI (LTO 4)
8 Gb Native Fibre Channel
(LTO 6, 5)
4 Gb Native Fibre Channel
(LTO 4, )
6 Gb/sec SAS (LTO 6, 5)
3 Gb/sec SAS (LTO 4)
*For more information about the MSL6480 please visit www.hp.com/go/msl6480
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