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HPE MSL 1/8 tape autoloader 1U rack unit with eight cartridge slots

HPE

HPE P84148-B25 server accessory LTO-9 45TB 8 slots 12Gb SAS

SKU CH-3CQN-W4YSG MPN P84148-B25

Eight-slot LTO-9 tape autoloader with one SAS drive and five 45 TB cartridges

  • TypeData Cartridges
  • SpecificationsDrive type: LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Capacity: 45 TB compressed 2
  • LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 drive delivers 300 MB/s transfer speed
  • 45 TB compressed capacity at 2.5:1 ratio stores massive datasets
  • 8 cartridge slots enable automated multi-tape operations
  • 12 Gb SAS host interface connects directly to modern servers
  • AES 256-bit encryption protects data on every cartridge

HPE MSL 1/8 Tape Autoloader LTO-9 45TB

This HPE P84148-B25 is a 1U tape autoloader containing one LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 SAS drive and eight cartridge slots. It ships with five LTO-9 cartridges providing 45 TB of compressed capacity at 2.5:1 ratio. The unit connects via 12 Gb/s SAS and supports AES 256-bit encryption for data protection.

Suits single-drive archive workloads

Organisations needing automated offline backup for a single data stream will find the eight-slot magazine and 300 MB/s transfer rate appropriate. Buyers requiring multiple simultaneous drives or Fibre Channel connectivity should look elsewhere as the enclosure supports only one drive and SAS host interface for LTO-9.

Single LTO-9 SAS drive with eight slots

The decisive specification is the single-drive limit combined with eight cartridge slots and 12 Gb/s SAS interface. This configuration defines the autoloader as a sequential, single-stream archive device rather than a multi-drive library.

Highlights

  • LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 drive delivers 300 MB/s transfer speed
  • 45 TB compressed capacity at 2.5:1 ratio stores massive datasets
  • 8 cartridge slots enable automated multi-tape operations
  • 12 Gb SAS host interface connects directly to modern servers
  • AES 256-bit encryption protects data on every cartridge

Specifications

BrandHPE
ModelP84148-B25
TypeData Cartridges
SpecificationsDrive type: LTO-9 Ultrium 45000
Capacity: 45 TB compressed 2.5:1 maximum
Transfer rate: 300 MB/s
Number of cartridge slots: 8 cartridge slots
Maximum drives per enclosure: One drive maximum
Host interface:
8 GB/s Fibre Channel (LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9)
6 GB/s SAS (LTO-7, LTO-8)
12 GB/s SAS (LTO-9)
Encryption capability: AES 256-bit
Form factor: 1U
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 12Gb SAS interface on this LTO-9 autoloader work with my existing 6Gb SAS HBA?

The 12Gb SAS host interface is backward compatible with 6Gb SAS connections, so the autoloader will operate at the lower link speed with your current HBA.

How can I verify the LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 drive is achieving the 300 MB/s transfer rate after installation?

Run a backup job and monitor the throughput in your backup software; sustained speeds near 300 MB/s confirm the drive is performing to specification.

The listing mentions five LTO-9 cartridges and eight slots — do I need to buy the remaining three cartridges separately?

Yes, the package includes five 45TB cartridges; the three empty slots require additional LTO-9 media purchased separately.

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