Description
The HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Scalable Base Module (QU625A) is the cornerstone of the industry-leading MSL6480 Tape Library, engineered for scalable, high-density data protection and archiving. Ideal for mid-sized to enterprise environments, the base module provides 80 cartridge slots, space for up to 6 LTO tape drives, and 6U rack-mountable form factor. Designed for flexibility and investment protection, the MSL6480 Base Module supports a scale-out architecture that grows with your business, enabling seamless expansion up to seven modules without disruption. Compatible with LTO-6 through LTO-9 technologies, it offers high-performance, enterprise-grade reliability, and long-term data security.
Specification | Details |
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Model Number (SKU) | QU625A |
Product Type | Tape Library Base Module |
Drive Support | Supports LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9 SAS or FC (0 drives included) |
Max Drives per Module | 6 |
Cartridge Slots | 80 |
Form Factor | 6U, Rack-mountable |
Expansion | Scales up to 560 slots and 42 drives with expansion modules |
Capacity (Max, compressed) | Up to 25.2 PB (with 2.5:1 compression, full expansion) |
Host Interfaces | 6 Gb/s SAS (LTO-6 to LTO-8), 12 Gb/s SAS (LTO-9), 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel |
Transfer Rate | Up to 113.4 TB/hr (compressed, depending on drives) |
Encryption | AES 256-bit |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 10.55 x 18.7 x 35.1 in |
Weight | 90.4 lb |
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