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BL536B
HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS tape autoloader
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BL536B Overview
BL536B is a SAN storage system engineered for high performance and reliability. It features a 12-bay drive enclosure supporting mixed drive types including SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe, with a total storage capacity of 1 PB and robust RAID support options such as RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10.
BL536B is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed memory (upgradeable to 64 GB using DDR4), and offers interfaces like USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel. It also includes expansion support, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant power supply rated at 750W, making it ideal for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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BL536B 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
- 1 PB
- 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
- N/A
- Snapshot Support
- N/A
- Cloud Sync Support
- N/A
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- N/A
- Surveillance Support
- N/A
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- BL536B Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 20 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
BL536B Use Case
Disaster Recovery for Financial Services
A regional bank deploys the BL536B-HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS tape autoloader to automate nightly incremental backups and monthly full-image backups of core banking systems. The result: sub-hour Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs), secure off-site air-gap storage, and full audit trails that satisfy stringent financial regulations.
Long-Term Media Archive for Broadcast Studios
A national television network uses the BL536B-HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS tape autoloader to catalog and store multi-terabyte HD video files from daily shoots. Outcome: 70% lower total cost of ownership versus disk, rapid indexed retrieval, and durable 30-year data integrity for content repurposing and rights management.
HIPAA-Compliant Medical Record Retention
A large hospital group integrates the BL536B-HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS tape autoloader into its Electronic Health Record (EHR) archive workflow. Benefit: encrypted, WORM-capable tapes with built-in audit logs ensure 99.999% data durability, fully meeting HIPAA and HITECH retention requirements while minimizing operational costs.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 BL536B |  C0H20SB |  AK381A |  C7975AC |  EH957SB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB |
| 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 | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 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 | 350W | 350W | 500W | 350W |
| Operating System | N/A | N/A | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | N/A | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | N/A | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | N/A | No | No | No | Yes |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | BL536B Enterprise Storage System | C0H20SB Storage System | AK381A Enterprise SAN Storage System | C7975AC Storage System | EH957SB Storage Array |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.4 inches | 3 | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 | 17 inches |
| Depth | 20 inches | 20 inches | 28.5 inches | 27 | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 60 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Adeel Rauf
4
Reliable LTO-5 performance.
P
Pascal Girard
4
Easy to configure and manage.
K
Kari Kinnunen
5
Good choice for small teams.
J
James Wilcox
5
Satisfied overall.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreEver BL536B 1/8 G2 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS tape autoloader?
The HPE StoreEver BL536B is a 1U rack-mount autoloader with a built-in LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS tape drive and an eight-slot magazine for automated backup and archiving.
How much storage capacity does the HPE StoreEver BL536B autoloader offer?
With eight slots and LTO-5 media rated at 1.5 TB native (3 TB compressed), the BL536B provides up to 12 TB of native capacity and 24 TB of compressed storage.
What data transfer rates does the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 tape drive support?
The LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 delivers up to 140 MB/s native throughput and up to 280 MB/s compressed, ensuring high-speed backup and restore operations.
Which interface does the HPE StoreEver BL536B use?
The BL536B autoloader connects via a dual-port 6 Gb/s SAS interface for reliable, high-performance data transfer to HPE servers and storage.
What are the physical dimensions and rack requirements of the BL536B?
The autoloader occupies 1U in a standard 19-inch rack, measuring 48.3 cm (W) × 43.2 cm (D) × 4.45 cm (H) with tool-less rail support.
How easy is installation and setup of the BL536B autoloader?
Installation is simplified with tool-less rack rails, auto-sensing power, and firmware that self-configures upon first power-up for rapid deployment.
Which operating systems and platforms are compatible with the BL536B?
The autoloader is supported on Windows Server, Red Hat and SUSE Linux, VMware ESXi, Solaris, AIX, and major Unix distributions with SAS host drivers.
What management and monitoring tools are available for the BL536B?
HPE Library and Tape Tools (LLTT) and HPE StoreEver Management provide firmware updates, diagnostics, SNMP alerts, and tape library configuration.
Does the HPE StoreEver BL536B support data encryption and WORM functionality?
Yes, the autoloader supports native LTO-5 AES 256-bit hardware encryption and Write Once Read Many (WORM) media for regulatory compliance.
What are the power and environmental specifications of the BL536B?
The unit operates on 100–240 V AC, 47–63 Hz, consumes approximately 65 W during operation, and meets ENERGY STAR and RoHS environmental standards.
What service and warranty options are available for the BL536B?
HPE includes a standard three-year parts and labor warranty, with optional HPE Care Pack services for 24×7 support, onsite response, and extended coverage.
How often should I clean the HPE StoreEver BL536B autoloader?
Cleaning is recommended every 1,000 tape hours or when prompted by the drive’s SMART alerts, using an HPE-approved LTO-5 cleaning cartridge.
Can the BL536B integrate with common backup and archiving software?
Yes, it is certified for integration with leading backup applications such as Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, and IBM Spectrum Protect.
What reliability and error-correction features does the BL536B offer?
The autoloader includes ECC, media certification, predictive failure analysis, and robotic self-tests to ensure consistent data integrity and uptime.
How does LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 compare to previous generations?
LTO-5 delivers 2.5× the native capacity of LTO-4 and 1.5× faster throughput, while adding hardware encryption and partitioning capabilities.
What are the typical use cases for the HPE StoreEver BL536B autoloader?
It is ideal for small to medium-sized business backup, offsite data vaulting, disaster recovery, long-term archiving, and compliance with data retention policies.