HPE StoreEver MSL 1/8 LTO-8 Ultrium Tape Autoloader with Fibre Channel Drive and 5x LTO-8 Cartridges (P84143-B25)

HPE StoreEver MSL 1/8 LTO-8 Ultrium Tape Autoloader (P84143-B25)

The HPE StoreEver MSL 1/8 LTO-8 Ultrium Tape Autoloader (P84143-B25) is a compact enterprise-grade backup and archival storage solution designed for automated, secure, and cost-efficient data protection. It includes a 1U MSL 1/8 autoloader chassis, one LTO-8 Fibre Channel tape drive, and 5 LTO-8 data cartridges.

Built on LTO-8 Ultrium technology, this system delivers high-capacity offline storage with strong encryption support and reliable long-term retention for business-critical data.

Automated Tape Storage Architecture

The MSL 1/8 autoloader is designed for automated backup operations, reducing manual tape handling while ensuring consistent and reliable data protection. It supports 8 cartridge slots with intelligent media management and barcode tracking.

Each LTO-8 cartridge provides up to 12TB native or 30TB compressed capacity, making it a powerful yet cost-efficient archival solution for growing IT environments.

Key Features

• HPE StoreEver MSL 1/8 Tape Autoloader system
• 1x LTO-8 Fibre Channel Ultrium drive
• Includes 5x LTO-8 data cartridges
• 8-slot autoloader design
• Up to 30TB compressed capacity per tape
• 12TB native capacity per cartridge
• 1U rack-mountable form factor
• Fibre Channel connectivity
• AES 256-bit hardware encryption support

Ideal Applications

• SMB and enterprise backup environments
• Disaster recovery systems
• Ransomware-protected offline storage
• Long-term data archiving
• Remote office backup solutions
• Regulated industry compliance storage

Why Choose HPE LTO Autoloaders?

HPE LTO autoloaders offer a balance between automation and affordability, allowing organizations to reduce manual intervention while maintaining secure offline backup protection.

The MSL 1/8 platform is ideal for small to mid-sized IT environments that require enterprise-grade reliability without the complexity of large-scale tape libraries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this kit?
This bundle includes an HPE MSL 1/8 autoloader, one LTO-8 Fibre Channel drive, and 5 LTO-8 cartridges.

What is the storage capacity?
Each LTO-8 tape supports up to 12TB native or 30TB compressed capacity.

Is this suitable for enterprise use?
Yes, it is designed for SMB and enterprise backup environments.

Does it support encryption?
Yes, it supports AES 256-bit hardware encryption for secure data protection.