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Q6Q62B Overview
Q6Q62B is a high-performance SAN storage system engineered for demanding enterprise environments. It features a 12-bay design supporting a mixed array of drive types including SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe, and delivers a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB. The system provides support for advanced RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, ensuring data integrity and performance for mission-critical applications.
Q6Q62B is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory and expandable up to 128 GB to handle intensive workloads. It offers versatile interfacing with USB 3.0 and 10GbE network ports along with 4 LAN ports to meet connectivity needs. The solution also features expansion support, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant 350W power supply, making it an ideal choice for enterprise data centers, virtualization, media server applications, and SMB backup scenarios.
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Q6Q62B 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
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- 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
- Q6Q62B Enterprise SAN Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q6Q62B Use Case
Regulatory-Compliant Long-Term Archiving for Financial Services
The Q6Q62B-HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Scalable Library Base Module enables a global bank to automate WORM-protected tape backups, meeting SEC, FINRA and GDPR retention mandates. Integrated with HPE StoreOnce and TapeAssure analytics, it delivers a 7-year audit trail, achieves 100% compliance audit pass rate, and reduces archival TCO by 30%.
Automated Disaster Recovery for Multi-Site Retail Enterprise
Using the Q6Q62B-HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Scalable Library Base Module at each data center, a retail chain orchestrates nightly encrypted tape replication and offsite rotation. With centralized management via HPE OneView and StoreEver integration, they achieve an RPO of 1 hour and an RTO under 4 hours, slashing potential downtime costs by 90%.
Scalable Media & Entertainment Data Archival
A post-production studio leverages the Q6Q62B-HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Scalable Library Base Module to ingest and catalog petabytes of raw footage. Auto-slot management and tape partitioning streamline workflows, expanding to 144 slots with growth. The result: an 80% reduction in on-disk footprint, 50% faster clip retrieval, and secure long-term preservation.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q6Q62B |  C7974WL |  C0H18A |  Q6Q63A |  R1R75A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 4-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 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 | 4 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 750W | 750W | 350W |
| 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 | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q6Q62B Enterprise SAN Storage System | C7974WL Enterprise Storage System | C0H18A Enterprise NAS | Q6Q63A Enterprise SAN Storage | R1R75A |
| Height | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.7 |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 28.0 inches | 27.6 |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 40 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Salman Qureshi
4
Solid construction and flexible expansion.
G
Giovanni Russo
4
Good airflow and access design.
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Antti Lehtonen
5
Stable library platform.
M
Mark Reynolds
5
Works well in production.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Scalable Library Base Module?
The HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Scalable Library Base Module is a 2U rack-mountable tape library designed for enterprise backup, archiving and data protection.
What are the key features of the MSL3040 Base Module?
Key features include a modular design with 40 LTO cartridge slots, support for up to four drives, four 6 Gb/s SAS ports, integrated robotics and HPE Library Utility management.
How many tape cartridges can the base module hold?
The base module holds up to 40 LTO tape cartridges, expandable to 160 slots with two optional expansion modules.
How many tape drives does the base module support?
Out of the box, the base module supports up to four LTO tape drives, expandable to 16 drives when fully populated with two expansion modules.
Which LTO generations are compatible with the MSL3040?
The MSL3040 supports LTO-5 through LTO-8 drives and cartridges, enabling read/write compatibility with legacy and current media.
How do I expand the MSL3040’s capacity?
You expand capacity by attaching up to two MSL3040 expansion modules, each adding 40 slots and up to four drives per module.
What data throughput can I expect from the MSL3040?
With LTO-8 drives, the MSL3040 delivers up to 720 TB/hour of native throughput (1.6 TB/hour compressed).
Which interfaces are available for host connectivity?
The base module includes four 6 Gb/s SAS ports for direct-attach or SAN integration.
What management software does the MSL3040 use?
It uses the HPE StoreEver MSL Library Utility and is supported by HPE TapeAssure for monitoring and diagnostics.
What are the physical dimensions and rack requirements?
The MSL3040 is a 2U, 19-inch rack-mount device measuring 438 mm (W) x 698 mm (D) x 88.9 mm (H) and fits standard racks.
What power and cooling specifications apply?
It requires 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz power input, consumes 350 W typical, and operates at 10–35 °C with front-to-back airflow.
Which backup and archiving environments suit the MSL3040?
Ideal for medium to large enterprises requiring high-capacity backup, long-term archiving and compliance data retention.
How do I install and configure the MSL3040 Base Module?
Mount the unit in a 19-inch rack, connect AC power and SAS cables, then run the HPE Library Utility for guided setup.
What warranty and support options are available?
Ships with a one-year limited hardware warranty; optional HPE Care Pack services extend coverage to three or five years.
What is the maximum number of tape drives when fully expanded?
When paired with two expansion modules, the system supports up to 16 LTO tape drives in a single library.
How does the MSL3040 integrate with HPE StoreOnce systems?
Via standard SAS connections, the MSL3040 can archive deduplicated backups from HPE StoreOnce, optimizing storage efficiency.