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AK383B Overview
AK383B is a high-performance NAS solution featuring a 16-bay rackmount design that supports Mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of 512 TB with RAID configurations available in RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 while utilizing an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and pre-installed 16 GB DDR4 memory, upgradeable to 64 GB, along with interfaces such as USB 3.2, Ethernet (10GbE), and Fibre Channel.
AK383B is engineered for enterprise data centers, SMB backup, virtualization, and media server applications by incorporating expansion support, redundant cooling via a redundant fan system, and a redundant 750W power supply for maximum uptime. Its network capabilities include four LAN ports to ensure robust connectivity and high-performance operations in critical deployments.
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AK383B Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-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
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- 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 / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- AK383B Storage Server
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
AK383B Use Case
AK383B-HP MSL LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Drive Kit for Regulatory-Compliant Archiving
In a multinational financial and healthcare enterprise, the AK383B-HP MSL LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Drive Kit integrates with HPE MSL libraries to archive critical records. It delivers 800 GB native (1.76 TB compressed) capacity per tape and sustained 120 MB/s throughput, ensuring nightly backups complete within maintenance windows. This solution meets SOX, HIPAA and GDPR retention mandates, cuts disk storage costs by 70%, and guarantees long-term data integrity for audit readiness.
AK383B-HP MSL LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Drive Kit for Offsite Disaster Recovery
A global retail chain deploys the AK383B-HP MSL LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Drive Kit across primary and secondary data centers for automated offsite replication. Utilizing LTFS and removable cartridges, it transfers multi-TB VM snapshots with 1.76 TB compressed capacity and robust error correction. This setup achieves an RPO under 24 hours and an RTO within two hours, ensuring business continuity against site failures and cyber threats.
AK383B-HP MSL LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Drive Kit in High-Throughput Media Production Backup
A premier film post-production studio leverages the AK383B-HP MSL LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Drive Kit to safeguard multi-terabyte video projects. Integrated with professional editing suites, it sustains 120 MB/s transfer rates, halving backup windows. Its 1.76 TB compressed capacity and industry-proven archival lifespan protect valuable footage, streamline cold-data offloads, and reduce overall storage TCO versus online disk repositories.
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Product Comparison Table 
| AK383B |  Q2078W |  BL541B |  C7977A |  Q2013A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 8-bay | 4-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | 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 |
| 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | 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 | 350W | 350W | 750W | 500W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | QTS |
| 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 / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | AK383B Storage Server | Q2078W Enterprise NAS | BL541B Enterprise Storage Appliance | C7977A Enterprise Storage Array | Q2013A Enterprise NAS |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28.7 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 24.0 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kiran Ahmed
5
Easy installation and stable operation.
F
Franco Bianchi
4
Recognized immediately by the library.
B
Bilal Junaid
5
Consistent throughput during backups.
S
Stuart Miles
4
Dependable option for legacy tape environments.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP MSL LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Drive Kit (SKU: AK383B)?
The HP MSL LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Drive Kit (AK383B) is an enterprise-grade tape drive solution offering high-capacity backup and archive for HP tape libraries.
What capacity does the HP MSL LTO-4 drive support?
It provides 800 GB native capacity and up to 1.6 TB compressed capacity per cartridge.
What data transfer speeds can I expect?
The drive delivers up to 120 MB/s native transfer rates and up to 240 MB/s compressed.
Which tape libraries is this drive kit compatible with?
The kit integrates seamlessly with HP MSL G2, G3, G4 and later tape libraries.
What interface does the Ultrium 1760 drive use?
It uses a 6 Gbps Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface for reliable connectivity.
Is the HP MSL LTO-4 drive backward compatible with earlier LTO formats?
Yes, it can read and write LTO-4 media and read LTO-3 media for seamless migration.
Does the drive support hardware encryption?
Yes, it features AES-256 hardware encryption to secure your tape data natively.
How do I install the HP MSL LTO-4 drive kit?
Slide the drive into an available library bay, attach the SAS cable, and configure it via your server’s management console.
Which operating systems are supported?
It supports Windows Server, Linux distributions, HP-UX, VMware ESXi and other SAS-compatible platforms.
How can I update the drive firmware?
Use the HP TapeAssure or HP Library and Tape Tools software to download and apply the latest firmware.
What maintenance does the drive require?
Perform routine cleaning every 50 cartridge mount cycles using HP cleaning cartridges to ensure optimal performance.
What is the reliability and expected lifespan of LTO-4 media?
LTO-4 media offers a 30+-year archival life and the drive has an MTBF of over one million hours.
What warranty coverage does the HP MSL LTO-4 drive kit include?
The kit comes with a standard three-year HP limited warranty including parts and labor.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the drive kit?
Dimensions are 102×146×41 mm (H×W×D) and it weighs approximately 1.6 kg.
Can I integrate the drive with existing backup software?
Yes, it is compatible with leading backup suites like Veeam, Veritas, Commvault and HP Data Protector.
Where can I purchase the genuine HP MSL LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Drive Kit?
You can buy it through authorized HP resellers, distribution partners or the official HP online store.