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AG120A Overview
AG120A is a SAN solution featuring 12 drive bays that support a mixed array of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. It is powered by an Intel Xeon 8-core processor and comes pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory, which can be expanded up to 64 GB, while offering connectivity via USB 3.2 and 10GbE network ports.
AG120A is engineered for demanding environments such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications. The system includes expansion support, a redundant fan cooling system, and dual redundant power supplies rated at 750W, ensuring high availability and reliable performance in mission-critical deployments.
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AG120A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization
- Product Name
- AG120A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
AG120A Use Case
Enterprise 24/7 Data Center Backup Rotation
A global data center integrates the AG120A-HPE MSL Ultrium Right Magazine Kit PL-3C into its HPE MSL tape library to expand slot capacity and enable hot-swappable tape magazines during continuous backup operations. Benefit: Reduces backup windows by 30%, maximizes tape utilization and ensures uninterrupted, high-availability data protection.
Remote Branch Tape Management for Minimal Downtime
A telecommunications provider deploys the AG120A-HPE kit in regional HPE MSL libraries to preload multiple tape magazines before scheduled backup cycles. Benefit: Cuts on-site maintenance visits by 50%, lowers operational costs and accelerates tape change-over to maintain SLA-driven service continuity.
Regulatory Compliance & Offsite Disaster Recovery
A financial services firm uses the AG120A-HPE Right Magazine Kit PL-3C to stage audit-ready tape sets in their HPE MSL library for quarterly offsite retention. Benefit: Streamlines SEC/FDIC compliance audits, improves archive retrieval times and strengthens disaster recovery posture with scalable tape capacity.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| AG120A |  C7977AN |  EH963A |  AG330A |  AP746A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 750W | 750W | 350W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | AG120A Enterprise Storage System | C7977AN Enterprise SAN Storage System | EH963A Enterprise SAN Storage | AG330A Enterprise Storage System | AP746A Enterprise NAS Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 4.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 27.5 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 18 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 55 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Amina Saleh
5
Replacement was quick and simple.
T
Torben Nielsen
5
Matches original hardware quality.
K
Kamran Zafar
4
No issues after installation.
R
Richard Bell
5
Good spare to reduce downtime risk.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE MSL Ultrium AG120A Right Magazine Kit PL-3C?
The HPE MSL Ultrium AG120A Right Magazine Kit PL-3C is an HPE-certified replacement and expansion module designed to house additional tape cartridges in HPE MSL Ultrium tape libraries.
Which HPE MSL tape library models are compatible with the AG120A kit?
The AG120A Right Magazine Kit PL-3C is compatible with HPE MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL6480 and other HPE MSL Ultrium tape library models.
What components are included in the AG120A Right Magazine Kit PL-3C?
The kit includes one right-hand tape magazine, mounting rails, installation hardware and an illustrated installation guide.
How do I install the AG120A Right Magazine Kit in my HPE MSL library?
Power off the library, slide the right magazine into the designated slot, secure the mounting rails, then power on—HPE MSL firmware auto-detects the new module.
Can I expand my cartridge capacity with the AG120A kit?
Yes, each AG120A Right Magazine adds up to 24 additional tape cartridge slots, enabling scalable backup and data storage growth.
Is the AG120A Right Magazine Kit an official HPE part?
Yes, the AG120A is an official HPE part backed by HPE quality standards, compatibility testing and warranty support.
What are the dimensions and weight of the AG120A magazine?
The magazine measures approximately 18.8 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches and weighs 2.2 pounds, optimizing space in standard racks.
How does the AG120A improve tape management in my library?
By adding a right-hand magazine, the AG120A increases storage density without extra drives, streamlining backup workflows and media organization.
What materials ensure the durability of the PL-3C magazine kit?
The PL-3C magazine is constructed from industrial-grade steel and high-impact polymers to withstand rigorous data center use.
Do I need additional software or drivers to use the AG120A kit?
No, the HPE MSL library firmware automatically recognizes the AG120A upon reboot—no extra drivers or software are required.
What warranty covers the HPE MSL Ultrium AG120A Right Magazine Kit?
The AG120A is covered by a one-year HPE limited warranty for parts and labor, with optional HPE Care Pack extensions available.
Where can I purchase a genuine HPE AG120A Right Magazine Kit?
You can buy the AG120A through HPE authorized resellers, partners or the official HPE online store to ensure authenticity and warranty coverage.
Is technical support available for installing the AG120A module?
Yes, HPE offers 24/7 technical support, online documentation and firmware updates to assist with AG120A installation and configuration.
What is the expected lifespan of the HPE MSL Ultrium magazine?
The magazine is rated for millions of insert/eject cycles under normal conditions, providing a multi-year service life in enterprise environments.
Can I use third-party tape cartridges with the AG120A Right Magazine?
You can use any LTO Ultrium cartridges, though HPE-branded tapes are recommended for guaranteed compatibility and full vendor support.
Which LTO generations does the AG120A Right Magazine Kit support?
The AG120A supports LTO-3 through LTO-6 generations natively and remains compatible in mixed-generation environments up to LTO-7.