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AM495A Overview
AM495A is a high-performance SAN storage system designed for enterprise data centers. It features 16 drive bays supporting SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD configurations, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB. The system supports multiple RAID levels including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores. With 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory expandable up to 64 GB, the device offers versatile interfaces such as USB 3.2, Thunderbolt, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel for robust connectivity.
AM495A also provides built-in network support with 4 LAN ports and offers expansion support to accommodate growing storage needs. It is equipped with a redundant power supply rated at 500W and employs active cooling to ensure optimal performance and reliability in demanding environments. Engineered for use cases including SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers, AM495A delivers reliable redundancy and high availability to meet modern IT challenges.
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AM495A Specifications
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Depth
- 27.5 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Cooling
- Active
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 4
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization
- Bay Count
- 16-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD / Mixed
- Product Name
- AM495A Enterprise Storage Array
AM495A Use Case
PCI DSS & GDPR-Compliant Offsite Tape Backup with AM495A-HPE 1∕8 G2 AUTOLOADER∕MSL ENCRYPTION KIT PL-3C
A global financial institution deploys the AM495A-HPE 1∕8 G2 AUTOLOADER∕MSL ENCRYPTION KIT PL-3C to encrypt nightly full backups before secure offsite vaulting. With hardware-based AES-256 encryption and FIPS 140-2 certification, the solution streamlines PCI DSS and GDPR audits, eliminates manual encryption overhead, and ensures data remains protected against unauthorized access throughout its lifecycle.
Ransomware Resilience via Immutable Encrypted Tape Vaulting Using AM495A-HPE 1∕8 G2 AUTOLOADER∕MSL ENCRYPTION KIT PL-3C
A multinational enterprise integrates the AM495A-HPE 1∕8 G2 AUTOLOADER∕MSL ENCRYPTION KIT PL-3C into its disaster-recovery plan to create air-gapped, immutably encrypted tape copies of mission-critical databases. Leveraging automated key management and tamper-resistant AES-256 encryption, the organization guarantees backup integrity, accelerates recovery after ransomware events, and minimizes operational downtime.
HIPAA-Compliant Healthcare Data Archival with AM495A-HPE 1∕8 G2 AUTOLOADER∕MSL ENCRYPTION KIT PL-3C
A leading healthcare research facility uses the AM495A-HPE 1∕8 G2 AUTOLOADER∕MSL ENCRYPTION KIT PL-3C to archive patient records and clinical trial data on encrypted tape. Fully compliant with HIPAA and other privacy regulations, the end-to-end encryption solution protects sensitive health information, delivers reliable long-term retention, and simplifies compliance reporting with centralized key lifecycle management.
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Product Comparison Table 
| AM495A |  C7975AL |  C7973AN |  C7976BL |  AG120A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD / Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 1 PB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | 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 | 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 500W | 500W | 750W | 750W |
| 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 | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization / SMB | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Product Name | AM495A Enterprise Storage Array | C7975AL | C7973AN Enterprise Storage Server | C7976BL Storage Array | AG120A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 19 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 27.5 inches | 28 inches | 24 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 30 lbs | 75 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Farheen Qazi
5
Improved data security without affecting performance.
B
Benoit Laurent
5
Installation was straightforward.
S
Shahzad Rauf
5
Works reliably for encrypted backups.
V
Victor Hammond
5
A valuable security upgrade.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE AM495A 1/8 G2 Autoloader with MSL Encryption Kit PL-3C?
The HPE AM495A 1/8 G2 Autoloader with MSL Encryption Kit PL-3C is an automated tape library solution featuring eight LTO tape slots, an integrated LTO-7/8 drive and AES-256 hardware encryption for secure data backup.
Which tape formats does the HPE 1/8 G2 Autoloader support?
The autoloader supports LTO-7 and LTO-8 tape cartridges, offering up to 6 TB native (15 TB compressed) per cartridge with dual-format compatibility.
What encryption standard does the PL-3C kit use?
The PL-3C encryption kit uses AES-256 hardware encryption and is validated to FIPS 140-2 Level 3 for industry-grade data security.
How do I install the PL-3C encryption kit in the autoloader?
Install the PL-3C module into the designated slot on the tape drive assembly, then enable encryption and manage keys via the embedded Web UI.
Is the PL-3C kit compatible with other HPE MSL libraries?
Yes, the PL-3C encryption kit is compatible with HPE MSL G2 and G3 libraries when used with supported LTO-7/8 drives.
Which backup software is compatible with the HPE AM495A?
The autoloader is certified for major backup applications, including HPE Data Protector, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault and Veeam Backup & Replication.
What capacity and throughput does the AM495A deliver?
With eight tapes, it provides up to 48 TB native (120 TB compressed) capacity and a sustained transfer rate of 300 MB/s per drive.
Does hardware encryption impact performance?
No, AES-256 encryption is offloaded to the drive hardware, maintaining full native throughput with zero host CPU overhead.
How are encryption keys managed?
Encryption keys can be managed locally via the Autoloader Web UI or centrally through HPE Enterprise Secure Key Manager using KMIP.
Which operating systems are supported by the HPE AM495A?
Supported platforms include Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and VMware ESXi with the appropriate drivers.
What warranty coverage is included with the autoloader?
The product includes a one-year limited warranty; you can upgrade to a three-year warranty with next-business-day onsite support.
Can I expand the media capacity in the 1/8 G2 Autoloader?
Yes, you can load up to eight full-height LTO cartridges or use higher-capacity tape media to scale your storage.
How do I monitor the autoloader’s status and health?
Use the embedded Web UI for real-time status, logs and alert management, or integrate with HPE OneView for centralized monitoring.
Is the power supply hot-swappable?
The 1/8 G2 autoloader includes a fixed power supply; hot-swap power modules are available in larger HPE MSL libraries.
How do I order replacement parts and accessories?
Order genuine HPE spare parts by referencing SKU AM495A on the HPE Spare Parts website or through your authorized HPE reseller.
Where can I find the user manual and technical documentation?
Download the setup guide, user manual and firmware updates from the HPE Support Center by searching for SKU AM495A.