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HPE MSL3040 tape library module with 20 LTO-9 cartridges in 3U rackmount form factor

HPE

HPE P84147-B25 server accessory LTO-9 45 TB 300 MB/s 12 GB/s SAS 20 cartridges

SKU CH-EF3Z-02RN6 MPN P84147-B25

LTO-9 tape library module holding 20 cartridges at 45 TB compressed capacity with 300 MB/s transfer rate and 12 GB/s SAS interface

  • TypeData Cartridges
  • SpecificationsDrive type: LTO-9 Ultrium FC 45000 Capacity: 45 TB compresse
  • 45 TB compressed capacity stores massive datasets
  • 300 MB/s transfer rate accelerates backup windows
  • AES 256-bit encryption protects sensitive archives
  • 12 GB/s SAS interface enables high-throughput connectivity
  • 20 LTO-9 cartridges included for immediate deployment

HPE MSL3040 Tape Library with 20 LTO-9 Cartridges

The HPE P84147-B25 is a 3U tape library module shipped with twenty LTO-9 Ultrium data cartridges. It provides up to 45 TB of compressed capacity per cartridge at a 2.5:1 ratio. The system targets organisations that need high-density offline backup and long-term archive storage.

SAS 12 GB/s interface with AES 256-bit encryption

Each module supports up to three LTO-9 Fibre Channel drives connected via 12 GB/s SAS host interfaces. The library includes hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption for data at rest. The 3U form factor allows dense rack deployment without additional cooling infrastructure.

Sustained 300 MB/s throughput across 40 cartridge

Under continuous operation the library delivers a native transfer rate of 300 MB/s per drive. With 40 cartridge slots per module and a maximum of 48U total height, the system scales to meet growing archive demands. The configuration suits workflows that write or verify large sequential datasets over extended periods.

Highlights

  • 45 TB compressed capacity stores massive datasets
  • 300 MB/s transfer rate accelerates backup windows
  • AES 256-bit encryption protects sensitive archives
  • 12 GB/s SAS interface enables high-throughput connectivity
  • 20 LTO-9 cartridges included for immediate deployment

Specifications

BrandHPE
ModelP84147-B25
TypeData Cartridges
SpecificationsDrive type: LTO-9 Ultrium FC 45000
Capacity: 45 TB compressed 2.5:1 maximum
Transfer rate: 300 MB/s
Number of cartridge slots: 40 slots per module
Maximum drives per enclosure: 3 drives per module
Host interface:
8 GB/s Fibre Channel
6 GB/s SAS (LTO-7, LTO-8)
12 GB/s SAS (LTO-9)
Encryption capability: AES 256-bit
Form factor: 3U per module to a maximum of 48U
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 20 LTO-9 cartridges into the MSL3040 library slots, and which step is often missed?

Load each cartridge into one of the 40 slots per module; the step often missed is running the inventory scan so the library registers all 20 tapes.

What maintenance will the LTO-9 drive need after extended use?

The drive requires periodic cleaning with an LTO cleaning cartridge; the library will prompt when the 300 MB/s transfer rate indicates a cleaning cycle is due.

What limit appears first during sustained backups at 300 MB/s on the 12 GB/s SAS link?

The native tape write speed of 300 MB/s is the first bottleneck; the 12 GB/s SAS interface has ample headroom and will not saturate first.

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