The HP BL538B is a 4U rack-mountable tape library designed for high-capacity archival and backup environments. It accommodates 48 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 cartridge slots, delivering 72TB native or 144TB compressed storage capacity. The library features two SAS-connected LTO-5 tape drives for simultaneous read/write operations, enabling parallel backup and restore workflows. The MSL4048 controller manages automated cartridge handling and media management across the 48-slot magazine configuration. SAS connectivity ensures compatibility with enterprise backup servers and storage systems running Symantec NetBackup, Veritas, Commvault, and other mainstream backup applications. Typical deployments include mid-to-large enterprise data centers requiring offline archive retention, compliance storage, and disaster recovery staging. The cartridge slots support standard LTO-5 media with full backwards compatibility to LTO-4. Part number BL538B; refurbished condition.
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