AK379A HPE StoreEver MSL2024 0-drive Tape Library

The AK379A HPE StoreEver MSL2024 0-drive Tape Library is a compact, 2U rack-mountable chassis designed to provide professional-grade automated tape storage for small to medium-sized businesses.

As a "0-drive" model, this SKU provides the library enclosure, robotics, and connectivity infrastructure but does not include a tape drive. This allows IT administrators to customize the library with their choice of LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 tape drives (SAS or Fibre Channel) based on specific performance and budget requirements.

The MSL2024 is engineered to automate the backup, archival, and disaster recovery process, eliminating the need for manual tape swapping. With 24 cartridge slots divided into two removable 12-slot magazines, it offers a scalable and secure "air-gap" solution to protect critical data from ransomware and long-term hardware failures.

• Modular Flexibility: The 0-drive configuration supports the installation of up to two half-height LTO drives or one full-height LTO drive, allowing for easy upgrades as data needs evolve.
• Remote Management: Features a powerful web-based remote management interface, allowing administrators to monitor, configure, and troubleshoot the library from any location without physical intervention.
• Removable Magazines: Equipped with two 12-slot magazines (one on each side), enabling fast bulk loading and unloading of media for secure offsite storage.
• Integrated Barcode Scanner: Includes a standard internal barcode reader that automatically inventories the cartridges, ensuring high-speed data access and accurate media tracking.
• Customer Serviceability: Designed for easy maintenance, the tape drives, power supply, and magazines are all customer-replaceable units (CRUs).

The AK379A is ideal for users who already own compatible MSL drive upgrade kits or those who want a specific interface (like 8Gb Fibre Channel) that might not be bundled in standard pre-configured SKUs. It offers the highest level of procurement flexibility.

Yes. You can install two different generations of half-height drives (e.g., one LTO-6 and one LTO-7) within the same AK379A chassis, provided your backup software supports managing mixed-media environments.

Yes, the unit typically ships with a standard rack-mount kit, a power cord, and a serial cable for initial configuration.

• Industrial Packaging: The AK379A is a precision mechanical device shipped in reinforced, double-walled corrugated cartons with custom-molded foam inserts to protect the internal robotic picker mechanism during transit.
• Global Shipping: We offer worldwide delivery via major carriers. All shipments are insured and include a tracking number for real-time monitoring of the hardware's journey.
• Compliance: This hardware is fully compliant with RoHS, REACH, and WEEE environmental standards. It includes all necessary certifications (CE, UL, VCCI) for international deployment in professional data centers.