Description
The HPE SureStore DLT E Tape Library 10/180 offers enterprise-class tape backup with high capacity and flexible scalability. Designed for demanding 24x7 environments, it supports up to 84 cartridge slots and a maximum of 10 DLT8000 tape drives, providing reliable and high-performance data protection. Its external enclosure, fast robotics, and advanced management features ensure superior availability, making it ideal for mission-critical backup operations in enterprise data centers.
With RS-232 management and SCSI connectivity, this tape library is the perfect complement to HP’s disk arrays, delivering investment protection and operational efficiency. It’s built for compatibility with HP-UX and Windows NT, offering dependable backup integration into your existing IT infrastructure.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Tape Library (no tape drives installed) |
| Model | HPE SureStore DLT E Tape Library 10/180 |
| Part Number | A5617A |
| Slots | 84 |
| Max Supported Drives | 10 |
| Supported Drives | DLT8000 |
| Connectivity | 1 x SCSI (68-pin HD D-Sub), 1 x RS-232 (Mgmt) |
| Recording Standard | DLT8000 |
| Supported Tape Cartridges | DLT (read/write) |
| Enclosure Type | External |
| MTBF | 360,000 hours |
| Voltage Required | AC 110/220 V (50/60 Hz) |
| Operating Temp. Range | 15 °C to 32 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 20% to 80% |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 166 cm x 71 cm x 124.5 cm |
| Weight | 266 kg |
| OS Compatibility | HP-UX 10.20+, Windows NT 4.0 SP3 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (parts & labor, on-site, 1-day RT) |
Payment & Security
Your payment information is processed securely, and we do not store credit card details or access your credit card information.
Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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