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BL544B Overview
BL544B is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring a 24-bay design that supports SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives with a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB. The system supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations, is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory that is expandable to 128 GB.
BL544B provides versatile connectivity options including USB 3.2, Thunderbolt, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel interfaces with 10GbE network support and 2 LAN ports. It also offers expansion support along with active cooling and a redundant power supply delivering 500W, making it well-suited for enterprise data centers, virtualization, media servers, and SMB backup use cases.
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BL544B Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 24-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- 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
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- 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
- BL544B
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 40 lbs
BL544B Use Case
Enterprise Data Archiving for Regulatory Compliance
In a financial services environment, the BL544B-HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 FC Drive Kit integrates into an HP MSL tape library to archive 30 years of transaction records. Outcome: ensures SEC and FINRA compliance, reduces storage costs by up to 70%, and accelerates data retrieval by 60%.
High-Capacity Disaster Recovery for Manufacturing
A global manufacturing firm deploys the BL544B-HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 FC Drive Kit in its offsite DR facility to back up CAD designs and production databases. Benefit: delivers 3 TB native capacity per tape and 140 MB/s throughput, enabling full system recovery within 4 hours and minimizing unplanned downtime.
4K Media Archiving in Post-Production
A post-production studio leverages the BL544B-HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 FC Drive Kit to archive multi-terabyte 4K raw footage in an HP MSL library via 8 Gb FC connectivity. Result: lowers on-line storage footprint by 80%, speeds archive retrieval to meet tight editing schedules, and secures content for future monetization.
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Product Comparison Table 
| BL544B |  C7976WL |  TC444A |  Q2078AD |  Q2078A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 24-bay | 16-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | 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 | 1 PB | 1 PB | 1 PB |
| 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 / JBOD | 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 |
| 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 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 | Active | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | BL544B | C7976WL Storage System | TC444A High Performance SAN | Q2078AD Storage Appliance | Q2078A Enterprise SAN Storage |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 26.4 inches | 27.5 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches |
| Weight | 40 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 55 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hina Qureshi
5
Installation was quick and performance stable.
G
Giovanni Russo
5
No connectivity issues experienced.
T
Taimoor Rafi
5
Good throughput for backup operations.
L
Leon Grant
5
A dependable Fibre Channel tape solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 FC Drive Kit (SKU: BL544B)?
The HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 FC Drive Kit (BL544B) is a Fibre Channel tape drive designed for midrange tape libraries, delivering high-capacity, high-speed backup and archiving.
What native and compressed capacity does the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 offer?
It provides 1.5 TB of native storage and up to 3.0 TB of compressed capacity per cartridge, assuming a 2:1 compression ratio.
What data transfer rate can I expect with this drive?
The drive supports a sustained native transfer rate up to 140 MB/s and up to 280 MB/s with compression enabled.
Which interface does the HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 FC Drive Kit use?
It uses a 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, compatible with standard FC HBAs and switches for seamless integration.
Is the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 backward compatible with LTO-4 media?
Yes, it reads and writes LTO-4 cartridges and reads LTO-3 cartridges, ensuring smooth migration from earlier generations.
What media cartridges are recommended for use with this drive?
Use LTO-5 Ultrium certified cartridges for optimal reliability and performance; Higher-quality media reduces error rates and maximizes throughput.
Which HP tape libraries support the BL544B drive kit?
It is compatible with HP MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8096 and other midrange MSL series libraries equipped with Fibre Channel slots.
What are typical use cases for the HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3000?
Ideal for daily backups, long-term data archiving, disaster recovery, and offsite tape rotation in SMB and enterprise environments.
How easy is it to install the HP MSL LTO-5 FC Drive Kit?
Installation requires sliding the drive into an available library slot, securing the bracket, and connecting standard FC cables—no specialized tools needed.
Does the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 support hardware encryption?
Yes, it supports T10-compliant AES 256-bit hardware encryption to secure sensitive data on tape.
What is the MTBF (mean time between failures) for this tape drive?
The drive has an MTBF of 1 000 000 hours, ensuring high reliability for continuous backup operations.
What warranty coverage does HP provide for the BL544B drive kit?
HP offers a standard three-year parts, labor, and on-site warranty with optional extension packages for up to five years.
Are any additional accessories required to operate this drive kit?
No extra accessories are required beyond standard Fibre Channel cables and HP-certified LTO-5 cartridges.
What technical support options are available for the HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3000?
HP provides 24/7 phone support, online troubleshooting resources, firmware updates, and paid on-site service options.
How does the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 improve backup performance?
High native throughput and hardware compression accelerate backup windows by up to 40% compared to LTO-4 drives.
Can I use this drive in a virtualized environment?
Yes, the drive is fully supported in VMware, Hyper-V, and other virtualization platforms via SCSI pass-through on host servers.
What energy-efficiency features does the HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 offer?
It features power-efficient idle modes and auto-spin down to reduce power consumption during periods of inactivity.