The HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader is designed for small to medium-sized businesses which require a local backup solution or aim to deploy multiple replicated systems.
Unattended backup that frees up your IT resources and minimises the risk of human error
Automated backup that is easy to install and to use - HP StorageWorks tape autoloaders are an ideal backup solution for small to medium companies with limited IT support or remote sites of larger companies.
Change-ready, cost-effective and trusted solutions providing appropriate levels of protection based on your specific business needs. Our data protection and recovery solutions are compatible and scalable—growing and adapting to your business demands.
- Value – exceptional storage density: The 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader packs the maximum amount of storage into the minimum amount of space. LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 tape technology delivers 12.8 TB of compressed capacity (2:1) in a 1U form factor.
- Easy to install, manage and use integrated solution: Standard bar code reader provides faster inventory times and facilitates tracking of media.
- Installation options: Reduce installation time with rack-ready units; optional rack kits are available for rack-mounting. The unit can also be used on a desktop by simply installing the enclosed rubber feet.
- Flexible tape technology and interface choices to suit your needs: Choose from a range of one drive, eight slot LTO-based configurations to best suit your needs. The 1/8 G2 models include LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS or SCSI, LTO-3 Ultrium 920 SAS or SCSI, LTO-2 Ultrium 448 SCSI and LTO-1 Ultrium 232 SCSI tape drives.
- Alternatives in movement and storage of data: For dedicated import/export of media cartridges, each autoloader includes one mail slot. The autoloader also includes two removable 4-slot magazines for bulk loading of media, and provides a convenient bulk storage unit for moving media offsite.
- Agility – easy to manage: Integrated web-based remote management capability allows a remote administrator to control, configure, monitor and troubleshoot the device, thus relieving the customer of costly onsite IT resources.
- Easy-to-enable AES 256-bit embedded hardware encryption with compression: Provides highest level of encryption security, with compression, for strong backup data privacy to secure confidential information and address compliance quickly. Encryption key management support via HP Data Protector software and other ISV backup applications.
- Customer serviceable and replaceable components: Easy to manage modular design of tape autoloader allows for quick service or repair of unit to reduce downtime and maximize efficiency.
- Investment protection: Interchange 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader drives into HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048 or MSL8096 Tape Libraries as capacity and performance needs change.
- Complete solution in the box: Includes HP Data Protector Express Single Server Edition software for Windows/Linux/NetWare.
