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BL540B Overview
BL540B is a high-performance SAN storage system designed for mission-critical applications, featuring 24 drive bays that support a mixed array of SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe drives. It delivers a total maximum capacity of 192 TB with robust RAID options including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, and RAID 60, all powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores.
BL540B comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory expandable up to 128 GB and offers versatile connectivity through USB 3.2, Thunderbolt, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel interfaces. With expansion support, redundant power supply and cooling via a redundant fan design, this system is ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server use cases.
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BL540B Specifications
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Depth
- 27.5 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 4
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Bay Count
- 24-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center / SMB / Virtualization / Media Server
- Surveillance Support
- Yes
- Network Ports
- 10GbE / Fibre Channel
- Max Supported Capacity
- 192 TB
- Product Name
- BL540B Storage Array
BL540B Use Case
Financial Services Compliance Archival with BL540B-HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Drive Kit
In a global banking environment, the BL540B-HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Drive Kit is deployed inside an HP MSL tape library to store daily transaction logs, audit trails and regulatory reports. By delivering 1.5 TB native (3 TB compressed) capacity per cartridge and 140 MB/s sustained throughput, it meets stringent FINRA, SEC and GDPR retention policies, ensures chain-of-custody integrity and reduces long-term storage costs by up to 60 %.
Media & Entertainment High-Capacity Archival
A broadcast studio integrates the BL540B-HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Drive Kit into its MSL tape library to offload raw 4K/8K video footage, project files and VFX assets. With enterprise-grade SAS connectivity and up to 30-year archival life, the solution secures large-scale media archives, frees up expensive SAN/NAS capacity and cuts primary storage costs by 70 %, while enabling rapid tape-based restores for post-production.
Disaster Recovery & Offsite Data Protection
An enterprise IT team uses the BL540B-HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Drive Kit for encrypted full backups in a weekly rotation schedule. Cartridges are swapped and transported offsite, delivering air-gap security against ransomware and onsite failures. The 140 MB/s throughput and 3 TB compressed capacity ensure RTOs under hours, streamlined chain-of-custody and scalable offsite retention, safeguarding critical data assets.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| BL540B |  Q2015A |  Q2011A |  Q2016A |  C7977AN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 24-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 192 TB | 1 PB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | 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 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / 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 | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE / Fibre Channel | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 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 | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 500W | 350W | 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 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center / SMB / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | BL540B Storage Array | Q2015A Enterprise SAN Storage | Q2011A Storage System | Q2016A Enterprise NAS | C7977AN Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 4.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 27.5 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 50 lbs | 40 lbs | 25 lbs | 55 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Farah Nadeem
5
Consistent performance with no connection drops.
A
Andre Valois
5
Recognized immediately and configured easily.
U
Usman Jatoi
4
Reliable throughput for scheduled backups.
K
Keith Morgan
5
A dependable SAS tape solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Drive Kit (BL540B)?
The HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Drive Kit (BL540B) is a high-performance tape drive module designed for HP MSL tape libraries, delivering reliable data backup and archiving.
What native and compressed capacity does the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive support?
The LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive supports 1.5 TB native capacity and up to 3.0 TB with 2:1 compression for efficient data storage.
Which interface does the HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Drive Kit use?
The kit features a 6 Gbps Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface for fast, reliable connectivity to HP tape libraries.
Is the HP MSL LTO-5 drive kit compatible with HP MSL tape libraries?
Yes, it is fully compatible with HP MSL G3, G4 and G5 tape libraries, including models such as MSL2024, MSL4048 and MSL8096.
Does the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive offer backward compatibility?
Yes, the LTO-5 drive reads and writes LTO-4 cartridges and reads LTO-3 cartridges, ensuring seamless media migration.
What data transfer speeds can I expect from the Ultrium 3000 drive?
The HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive delivers up to 140 MB/s native transfer speed and up to 280 MB/s with compression.
Which operating systems support the HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Drive Kit?
The drive kit supports a wide range of OS platforms, including Windows Server, major Linux distributions, AIX, HP-UX and VMware environments.
What components are included in the BL540B drive kit?
The kit includes the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive module, front bezel, mounting brackets and backplane connectors; SAS cables are sold separately.
How do I install the HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Drive Kit?
Power down the library, insert the drive kit into the designated bay, secure with mounting screws, and connect the SAS cables before powering up.
What is the part number for this tape drive kit?
The official HP part number for the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Drive Kit is BL540B.
What warranty does HP offer for the BL540B drive kit?
HP provides a one-year limited warranty with options for extended on-site support and service agreements.
Are SAS cables included with the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive kit?
No, SAS host and device cables are not included and must be purchased separately to complete the installation.
Is the HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive hot-swappable?
Yes, the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive kit supports hot-swap capability, allowing drive replacement without interrupting library operation.
What maintenance is required for the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive?
Perform cartridge cleaning every 300 tape operations using an LTO cleaning cartridge, and update firmware as recommended by HP.
What support services are available for the HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Drive Kit?
HP offers firmware updates, technical support via the HP Care Pack program and comprehensive remote diagnostic services.
What are the primary use cases for the HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive kit?
The drive kit is ideal for enterprise backup, disaster recovery and long-term data archiving, providing high capacity and throughput in HP MSL libraries.