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HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 FC Drive Kit
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BL535B is a high-performance SAN storage system designed for enterprise data centers. It features a 16-bay design that supports a mixed array of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB and configured with RAID 5 for optimal performance and data protection. Powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, the system comes with 16 GB of pre-installed memory that can be expanded up to 128 GB using ECC DDR4, and it provides connectivity through USB 3.2 and 10GbE interfaces for fast and reliable transfers.
BL535B offers robust expansion capabilities and is built with a custom OS to support a range of demanding use cases including enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications. The storage system is engineered with active cooling and a redundant 750W power supply to ensure continuous, reliable operation while also supporting advanced features such as snapshot functionality, cloud sync, virtualization readiness, and iSCSI integration, making it an ideal choice for SMB backup and other high-performance storage deployments.
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In a global data center environment, IT teams integrate the BL535B-HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 FC Drive Kit into HP MSL tape libraries for nightly full and incremental backups of multi-terabyte databases. The 140 MB/s throughput and Fibre Channel connectivity shrink backup windows by up to 50%, while LTO-5’s 30-year archival life ensures reliable offsite rotation. Outcome: Rapid data recovery within strict RTOs, optimized storage costs, and sustained business continuity.
A multinational bank deploys the BL535B-HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 FC Drive Kit to archive transaction logs, audit trails and client records in a WORM-enabled tape vault. This solution meets SEC, FINRA and GDPR retention mandates, delivering up to 1.5 PB native capacity per library and secure offline protection against cyber threats. Outcome: Achieved full compliance, reduced long-term storage TCO by 40%, and fortified data integrity for legal audits.
A post-production studio leverages the BL535B-HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 FC Drive Kit to ingest and archive raw 4K footage, VFX assets and final masters. High-speed Fibre Channel transfers (up to 140 MB/s) accelerate capture workflows, while LTO-5’s 1.5 TB per cartridge capacity and offline storage safeguard creative assets. Outcome: 40% faster media ingest, dramatic reduction in disk-based archive costs, and guaranteed long-term preservation of intellectual property.
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 BL535B |  Q2020A |  Q2006A |  Q2044A |  Q2S12A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 5 | 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 | 128 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Active | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 750W | 750W | 500W |
| 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 | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | BL535B Storage Array | Q2020A Enterprise NAS | Q2006A Storage System | Q2044A Storage System | Q2S12A Enterprise NAS Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 28.4 inches | 28 inches | 22 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 15 lbs | 40 lbs | 50 lbs | 35 lbs |
Drive kit was easy to install and configure.
Reliable performance with Fibre Channel connectivity.
Works well within our MSL library.
Consistent throughput and no connection drops.
Solid FC tape drive solution.
The HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 FC Drive Kit (SKU: BL535B) is a Fibre Channel tape drive module designed for HP MSL tape libraries to deliver high-capacity, reliable data backup and archival.
It supports 1.5 TB native capacity per cartridge and up to 3.0 TB compressed (2:1 ratio).
It uses an 8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface with full-duplex support for high-speed data transfer.
It is compatible with HP MSL G2, MSL G3, MSL G4, MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 tape libraries after applying the appropriate firmware updates.