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Black 1U rack-mount tape autoloader with barcode reader and single LTO-8 drive

HPE

HPE StoreEver MSL 1/8 Tape Autoloader LTO-8 12 TB Native 30 TB Compressed P77035-B25

SKU CH-8M4J-47BBE MPN P77035-B25

An 8-slot LTO-8 tape autoloader with one drive, SAS connectivity, encryption and a barcode reader for automated backup and long-term retention

  • Product typeData Cartridges
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsDrive type: LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 Capacity: 240 TB compressed
  • 12 TB native capacity per cartridge for long-term data retention
  • 30 TB compressed capacity at 2.5:1 ratio stores more data per tape
  • 300 MB/s transfer rate moves large datasets quickly
  • LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 drive with hardware encryption secures data at rest
  • 8 cartridge slots in 1U rack-mountable form factor scales within existing rack space

HPE StoreEver MSL 1/8 Autoloader

The HPE StoreEver MSL 1/8 is a 1U rack-mountable tape autoloader designed for small and medium businesses needing long-term data retention. It provides automated, air-gapped backup protection against ransomware with a single LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 drive and eight cartridge slots. Remote management is handled through HPE Command View for Tape Libraries, reducing the need for on-site IT staff.

Upgrading from manual single-drive workflows

This autoloader replaces manual tape handling with an integrated barcode reader and removable magazines for simplified media management. The jump is worth it when unattended backup windows exceed a single cartridge capacity or when regulatory compliance demands hardware encryption. Tool-free drive upgrades allow future migration to LTO-9 drives or movement to MSL3040 and MSL6480 libraries for expanded enterprise features.

12 TB native capacity per cartridge

Each LTO-8 cartridge delivers 12 TB native capacity, scaling to 30 TB compressed at 2.5:1 for a total library potential of 240 TB compressed. The single SAS drive sustains 300 MB/s transfer rates, suitable for nightly incremental backups and full-system archives. The eight-slot magazine limits unattended runtime, so environments requiring longer lights-out operation should evaluate higher-slot libraries.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Model nameP77035-B25
Product typeData Cartridges
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight13.61 kg
Package size762 × 635 × 254 mm

Questions about this item

Does the MSL 1/8 autoloader fit a standard rack?

The autoloader is 1U rack-mountable and includes removable magazines for media handling.

How is the LTO-8 drive installed in the MSL 1/8?

The drive kit inserts tool-free into the single drive bay; the step often missed is locking the magazine latch before powering on.

What ongoing maintenance does the LTO-8 drive require?

Run the cleaning cartridge when the library prompts; encryption keys should be backed up separately from the tapes.

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