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BL541B Overview
BL541B is a SAN storage system featuring a 4-bay design that supports Mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It offers a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB, with RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, ensuring data reliability and performance for demanding environments. The device is engineered with an Intel Xeon processor (8 cores) and comes pre-installed with 8 GB of DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB.
BL541B integrates versatile interfaces including USB 3.2, Ethernet (10GbE), and Fibre Channel, and provides dual LAN ports ensuring robust network support. The storage appliance is built for expansion with redundant cooling (redundant fan) and power supplies rated at 350W, making it ideal for use cases spanning SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers.
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BL541B Specifications
| Product Type | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 4-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 | 8 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W |
| Operating System | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes |
| ISCSI Support | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | BL541B Enterprise Storage Appliance |
| Height | 4 inches |
| Width | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs |
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| Bay Count | 4-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches | 28 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 4 inches | 3 inches | 7 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB | 256 TB | 512 TB |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 750W | 500W | 350W |
| Product Name | BL541B Enterprise Storage Appliance | Q2078AD Storage Appliance | C7976BL Storage Array | AG119A Storage System | Q2078AC SAN Storage System |
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Surveillance Support | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization / SMB | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 75 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
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Questions & Answers
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What is the HP 1/8 G2 LTO-5 3000 FC Autoloader (SKU: BL541B)?
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The HP 1/8 G2 LTO-5 3000 FC Autoloader (BL541B) is a tape backup system that holds up to eight LTO-5 cartridges and delivers up to 3000 GB native capacity over a Fibre Channel interface.
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What are the key features of the HP 1/8 G2 LTO-5 3000 FC Autoloader?
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Key features include eight cartridge slots, 300 MB/s native throughput, LTO-5 media compatibility, Fibre Channel connectivity, robotic tape handling, and remote management via web interface.
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How much data can the HP 1/8 G2 LTO-5 Autoloader store?
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Each LTO-5 cartridge holds 1.5 TB native (3.0 TB compressed), so with eight slots the autoloader can store up to 12 TB native (24 TB compressed).
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What interface does the HP 1/8 G2 LTO-5 3000 FC Autoloader use?
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The autoloader uses a 4 Gbps Fibre Channel (FC-AL) interface for high-speed, reliable data transfers to and from your backup server.
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What backup and restore speeds can I expect?
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The HP 1/8 G2 LTO-5 autoloader delivers up to 300 MB/s native (600 MB/s compressed) backup speeds, enabling fast full and incremental backups.
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Which operating systems are supported?
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This autoloader is supported on Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi with appropriate backup software drivers.
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How many tape cartridges can the autoloader handle at once?
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The autoloader features an 8-slot magazine, enabling simultaneous management of up to eight LTO-5 tape cartridges.
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Is remote management available for the HP 1/8 G2 LTO-5 Autoloader?
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Yes. You can manage the autoloader remotely via its integrated web GUI, SNMP, or CLI tools for monitoring, firmware updates, and diagnostics.
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What are the physical dimensions and weight?
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The autoloader measures 43.2 x 59.7 x 22.2 cm (W x D x H) and weighs approximately 27 kg, fitting standard 19-inch server racks with a 5U height requirement.
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What environmental conditions are required?
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Operating temperature range is 10–35 °C, relative humidity 20–80% (non-condensing), and it requires proper ventilation in a dust-free data center environment.
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What power specifications does it have?
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The autoloader operates on 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, with a typical power draw of 250 W and a maximum of 350 W during peak tape load/unload cycles.
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How do I install the HP 1/8 G2 LTO-5 Autoloader?
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Mount the unit in a 19-inch rack, connect Fibre Channel cables to your host bus adapter, configure tape library software, and follow the quick-start guide for initial setup.
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Can I upgrade the firmware on this autoloader?
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Yes. Firmware updates are available from the HP Support site and can be applied via the web management interface or HP TapeAssure software.
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What warranty covers the HP 1/8 G2 LTO-5 Autoloader?
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HP provides a one-year limited warranty with return-to-HP service; extended coverage options and on-site support plans are available.
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How do I replace or load a tape cartridge?
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Open the front door, remove or insert an LTO-5 tape into any empty slot, close the door, and the autoloader robot will automatically recognize and catalog the media.
