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HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library
The HPE Storage MSL3040 Tape Library is a scalable, modular data protection solution designed for SMB to mid-sized environments. This Smart Choice configuration (P84147-B25) ships ready-to-deploy with one factory-installed LTO-9 Fibre Channel drive and twenty LTO-9 data cartridges — delivering up to 900 TB of compressed backup capacity out of the box in a compact 3U rack-mount form factor.
What's in the Box
1× HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Library (3U Base Module)
1× HPE MSL LTO-9 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit (8 Gb/s FC, 300 MB/s native transfer)
20× HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW Data Cartridges
Cartridge labels, rack-mount rails, and standard cables
Highly Scalable for Greater Flexibility
Scales vertically from 40 to 640 cartridge slots — up to 28.8 PB of compressed storage in a single 19-inch rack. Add expansion modules without replacing the library. Supports up to 48 half-height LTO-9, LTO-8, or LTO-7 SAS or FC Ultrium drives. Drives and expansion units install easily and configure quickly without disruption.
Cost-Effective Density
13 cartridge slots or 600 TB (LTO-9, 2.5:1 compression) per 1U of rack space. Reuse existing LTO-9/8/7 drives or upgrade to new drives with no additional license fees.
Enterprise-class Manageability
Managed via HPE Command View for Tape Libraries — browser-based remote management, TapeAssure Advanced predictive analytics, and Data Verification for proactive media-health checks. Standard barcode reader and removable magazines simplify media handling.
Air-Gapped Ransomware Defense
AES-256 hardware encryption, WORM (Write Once, Read Many) media support, MSL Vault Partition, and Multifactor Authentication isolate critical data from network-borne threats. The MSL Encryption Kit deploys without a separate key-management server. StoreEver Secure Manager restricts library access to authorized hosts.
Specifications
| Model | HPE StoreEver MSL3040 |
| SKU / Part Number | P84147-B25 |
| Form Factor | 3U Rack-mount Base Module |
| Tape Drive Included | 1× HPE LTO-9 Ultrium FC 45000, Half-Height |
| Drive Interface | 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel |
| Native Transfer Rate | 300 MB/s (1,080 GB/hour) |
| Media Included | 20× HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW Cartridges |
| Out-of-Box Capacity | 360 TB native / 900 TB compressed (2.5:1) |
| Slots (Base) | 40 cartridge slots |
| Maximum Scalability | Up to 640 slots / 48 drives / 28.8 PB compressed (with expansion modules) |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-9, LTO-8, LTO-7 (LTO-7 Type M supported) |
| Security | AES-256 hardware encryption, WORM, MSL Vault Partition, MFA, Secure Manager |
| Management | HPE Command View for Tape Libraries, browser-based remote UI, TapeAssure Advanced |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 133 × 482 × 890 mm (5.24 × 18.98 × 35.04 in) |
| Weight (out of box, configured) | ≈ 25.1 kg (55.3 lb) — varies with drive/media count |
| Warranty | 1-year HPE limited warranty (extendable via HPE Tech Care / Complete Care) |
Ideal For: long-term backup, archival storage, air-gapped ransomware defense, compliance retention, and high-capacity data protection in SMB and mid-market data centers.
Specifications sourced from HPE's official product page (buy.hpe.com) and HPE QuickSpecs (a00026511enw).
