HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 SAS Tape Autoloader (N7P35A)

• LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 tape technology delivers 120TB of compressed capacity (2.5:1) in a 1U form factor.
• Easy to install, manage and use integrated solution
• Protect and secure your data with native autoloader encryption
• Predicative and proactive monitoring with Tape Assure
• Integrated web-based remote management
• Flexible tape technology and interface choices to suit your needs
• Easily serviceable and replaceable components

A set of rubber feet are included in the box if you choose to use the unit on a tabletop or desk. For additional structural rigidity, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends the purchase of the 1/8 G2 Rack-to-Tabletop conversion kit which has a maximum load of 33 pounds (15 kilograms) and fully encloses the unit.

For more information and evaluation software please visit: http://www.hpe.com/storage/dataprotector.

For more information, including user guide, downloads and compatibility, visit:
www.hpe.com/storage/StoreOpen

NOTE: Technical support is not available with this FREE software download. Software is run at your own risk.

• Status information on the drive and system
• System configuration operations and reporting
• System error and status logs
• Library and drive firmware upload capabilities
• Diagnostic tests and information
• Cartridge movement for maintenance and management purposes
• Cleaning cartridge support
• Security and access control
• SNMP support for IP communications

Tape Libraries

management. It is also the nerve center for TapeAssure data collection and analysis and manages the

MSL classes of tape libraries & 1/8 G2 Autoloaders.

With Command View TL monitor backup logs, check drive status, receive trouble alerts, diagnose

problems, and much more — through a simple browser interface from anywhere in the world.

Set up and configure your FC or SAS attached autoloader in less than two hours with configuration

wizards and graphical interface:

• Select from a list of multiple supported libraries to manage

• View asset information for the library system

• View health summaries for all components of the library system

• View library inventory: slots, media, and drives

• Search for media by barcode label

• View details on drives and robotics, including WWNs, speeds, and connection types

• Configure hosts/HBA-to-drive mapping and masking settings with Secure Manager

• Automatically discover hosts and HBAs on the SAN or add your own for access control and

security purposes

• Upgrade firmware on all library components

• Configure SNMP and email trap/event destinations to receive alerts asynchronously

• View persistent event logs for the library system

Additional information on Command View for Tape Libraries can be found at: http://www.hpe.com/storage/commandview.

infrastructure analytics software designed to reduce unscheduled backup downtime, mitigate the risks

in hardware failures and increase the return on investment through higher asset utilization.

HPE StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced Software provides an intuitive, easy to use dashboard, and

advance analytics feature for performance, health and utilization related to tape drives and cartridges.

TapeAssure Advanced Software is integrated into HPE StoreEver Command View TL Software for

single pane of glass management, monitoring and analytics.

TapeAssure Advanced Software provides a dashboard display with pie charts, live and historical graphs

for performance, health and utilization data, and highlights issues in the tape infrastructure. Advanced

analytics feature makes use of predictive analytics to forecast the likelihood of failures, bottlenecks and

load balancing issues in the tape infrastructure. It has unique capabilities of analytics around drive and

library health and life as well as cartridge health and life. Analysis of drive/tape utilization forecast helps

to plan hardware investments in a better way.

Additional information on Tape Assure Advanced can be found at: http://www.hpe.com/storage/tapeassure

NOTE: HPE StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced Software is licensed by tape library; one license is

required for each tape library.

quality of data on LTO tape cartridges stored in a tape backup or archive. Periodically scanning

infrequently accessed tapes stored in a vault or inside a tape library to verify the data integrity so that

a successful restore is possible when that critical business data is needed. StoreEver Data Verification

Software is fully integrated into the HPE StoreEver Command View Tape Library Software and

TapeAssure Advanced Software providing single pane of glass management, multi-library

manageability, and proactive notification of health, usage, and life of the library, media, and tape drives.

Key Features:

• Periodically scan infrequently accessed LTO tapes to verify health of tape cartridges as well as

the data stored on those tapes.

• Improve reliability and reduce the risk of restore failure

• Flexible policy based scan to verify data is healthy and accessible.

• Scanning without interrupting host applications.

• Protect all tape cartridges, active and vaulted archived media, with the same license.

• Receive proactive notification for needed media migration.

• Fully integrated with Command View Tape Library

Business Benefits:

• Ensures critical business data can be restored when most needed

• High Availability – No impact to backup operations

• Ease of Use – Single license for media in and out of the library

• Save Money – Migrate data only when needed

Additional information on Data Verification can be found at: http://www.hpe.com/storage/dataverification

Protect the confidentiality and integrity of your data:
The HPE 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit provides a library-enabled encryption solution that greatly enhances data privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of your critical business data while supporting compliance requirements. While there are a wide range of encryption solutions available, the HPE 1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit is intended to be an easy and affordable library-enabled solution for small businesses.

The encryption kit includes two USB key server tokens, product documentation, and firmware support. One encryption kit is needed per library or autoloader and it must be physically accessible so that the USB token can be inserted into the automation device. One of the two tokens will plug into the USB port in the autoloader or library and will generate and maintain encryption keys for the LTO-7, LTO-6, LTO-5 and LTO-4 drives/libraries. The USB key server token uses a hardware random number generator, password authentication, and digital envelopes for strong encryption keys and security operations. The encryption kit provides a self-contained solution for autoloaders and MSL libraries with no additional software, PCs, or servers required or involved.

Protect critical data across an enterprise:

To meet requirements for larger scale encryption key managers, the HPE 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader supports KMIP 1.2 compliant key managers. With the purchase of the KMIP Encryption License, the 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader  and MSL libraries will be able to request encryption keys from KMIP 1.2 compliant key managers, for data encryption and key management.

For more information on all supported key management servers, please visit: http://www.hpe.com/storage/DAPRcompatibility

• It optimizes performance and maximizes overall efficiency, allowing the drive to respond immediately to any data speed changes from the host.
• It minimizes rewinding and repositioning of the tape, significantly reducing physical wear and increasing reliability.
• It minimizes the power requirements for the drive by reducing the number of repositions needed.

• A single drive to support all backup and archiving needs
• Two distinctive tape cartridges to easily distinguish and manage both rewriteable and WORM data cartridges
• A specially designed WORM data cartridge with multiple integrated fail-safe features to prevent accidental or intentional overwriting of data
• Support from many backup and archiving software vendors, providing the most comprehensive and mainstream support in the industry
• The LTO open standard that offers greater choice and compatibility across all third- and fourth-generation LTO Ultrium products

NOTE: While all HPE LTO-7, LTO-6, LTO-5, and LTO-4 Ultrium tape drives support LTO Ultrium WORM media, some third, fourth and fifth-generation LTO Ultrium tape drives from other manufacturers may not include read and write support for LTO Ultrium WORM media. For non-HPE third- and fourth-generation LTO Ultrium tape drives, please check the manufacturers’ specifications to ensure this support is provided if you are using your WORM media. If WORM support is not provided, the drive will eject the WORM tape cartridge immediately upon insertion into to the tape drive.

All HPE cartridges must satisfy an exhaustive battery of additional tests that relate directly to real life situations, where real data and real businesses are at stake. The benefit of the Hewlett Packard Enterprise brand specification for media is consistent quality. Through the testing of thousands of HPE drives and HPE cartridges, the ideal formulation for backup performance is defined and then continuously monitored. This hugely resource-intensive process is unique to Hewlett Packard Enterprise and affords deep insight into the HPE backup solution for a wide range of environments and duty cycles. Your best choice for ease of support and maximum dependability is to use HPE-branded Ultrium cartridges at all times.

Factory Express offers service packages for simple configuration, racking, installation, complex configuration and design services as well as individual factory services, such as image loading, asset tagging, and custom packaging. Type of service support varies by platform and product family. For more information on Factory Express services for your specific server model or storage device please contact your sales representative or go to: http://www.hpe.com/info/factoryexpress.

NOTE: The 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader requires an HBA with multiple LUN support and should not be used with RAID or Array controllers

Extending warranties with HPE Care Pack Services
For cost-effective upgrading or extending your standard warranty, HPE Care Pack Services offer a suite of standard reactive hardware and software support services that are sold separately, or combined as with our Support Plus and Support Plus 24 services. The portfolio also provides a combination of proactive and reactive services, such as Proactive 24 Service and Critical Service. In addition, with HPE Proactive Select we offer an innovative approach to service delivery that gives you the flexibility to acquire the specific proactive services you need today, then add services as your needs evolve. HPE Proactive Select offers a broad set of technical or per-event type service options – including server, storage, and network, SAN device, and software, environment, installation and education services. Services that you can mix and match depending on your specific requirements, from preliminary planning and equipment delivery to installation, configuration, integration, and testing, through every level of ongoing support. Our HPE Care Pack packaged services for Storage assures help when you need it most. And for many products, post-warranty HPE Care Pack Services are available when your original warranty has expired.

HPE Storage Services: Offering reliability, flexibility and value-just like your storage
HPE Storage Services offers a full spectrum of customer care, from technology support to complex migrations to complete completely managed services. HPE Factory Express provides customization, integration and deployment services for turnkey solutions. HPE Education offers flexible, comprehensive training on storage networking, disk storage systems, and storage software to help your IT staff get the most out of your investments. And HPE Financial solutions extend innovative financing and asset management programs to cost-effective buy, manage and eventually retire your older equipment.

HPE Storage Services, the trusted business technology experts who manage your technology in action, because when technology works, business works. http://www.hpe.com/services/storage

NOTE: Care Pack Services availability may vary by product and country.

HPE Care Pack Services are sold by Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Authorized Service Partners:

• Services for customers purchasing from Hewlett Packard Enterprise or an enterprise reseller are quoted using Hewlett Packard Enterprise order configuration tools.

For smooth startup and better business outcomes, HPE Install Storage Autoloader/Tape Drive Array Service- this service provides initial hardware installation into your server technology environment (system configuration is not included). Leverage the full strength of HPE Technology Services – customers can trust the services professionals at Hewlett Packard Enterprise to work collaboratively with them, putting our strategic and technical know-how to work across their entire infrastructure.

• Allows your IT resources to stay focused on their core tasks and priorities
• Reduces implementation time, impact and risk to your storage environment

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Proactive Select Service improves your IT performance and manageability through the use of cost effective flexible services. Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides technical expertise and best practices to accelerate ROI of your technology investment. Selectable proactive services span a wide range of technology and process services – a flexible way to purchase proactive services that fit your particular environment and situation.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Proactive Select Service is technology agnostic and purchased in addition to your choice of underlying reactive support.

• Access to a list of flexible and customizable proactive service activities
• Enhance customers’ in-house IT team with complementary assistance from Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Improved time to solution
• Reduce business risk and project costs by accessing HPE specialists
• Simplify IT operational procedures by leveraging HPE best practices

Support Portal
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise support portal provides one-stop access to the information, tools and services you need to manage the daily operations of your IT environment.

Features include:

• Access to self-solve tools (including search technical knowledge base)
• Efficient logging and tracking of support cases
• Collaboration with other business and IT professionals
• Download of patches and drivers
• Access to diagnostic tools
• Proactive notification of relevant information

Access to certain features of the support portal requires a Hewlett Packard Enterprise service agreement. To access the support portal, visit http://www.hpe.com/support