HP StoreEver ESL G3 User manual

Meeting enterprise data growth challenges head-on, HP ESL G3 Tape Libraries deliver enormous scalability to keep pace with
unpredictable data growth. Choose from a range of base configurations and scale up to over 12,006 tape cartridges in increments of
100 slots for capacity on demand. Incorporating between 1 and 96 tape drives you can consolidate and store up to 75 PB (compressed
2.5:1) of enterprise data.
Supporting data growth is only part of the story: the HP ESL G3 also delivers high availability through dual-robotics capability and
redundant power supplies, while host path connectivity failover provides optimal library performance. Management and control of
multiple tape libraries is delivered by an intelligent single pane of glass command GUI. Leading library management tools and HP
TapeAssure enables predictive and proactive monitoring of tape drives, media and library health. Hardware data encryption solutions
provide added data security.
1. expansion module/high density expansion module 4. touch screen
2. access doors 5. operator panel
3. Import/Export station 6. control module
What's New
HP ESL G3 High Density Expansion Modules are now available with optional dedicated barcode scanner to reduce inventory
times.
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Standard Features
Scalability
Capacity on demand from 100 to 12,006 tape cartridges and 1 to 96 tape drives
Scale from a choice of base configurations in increments of 100 slots
Bulk import/export station for faster cartridge load and unload
Library frames/expansion modules are in a standard 19-inch rack form factor
High Availability
Dual-robotics for continous access to data
Redundant power supplies
Protect against connectivity failover through Control Path and Data Path failover
3 million MSBF
Manageability
Manage multiple libraries from a single pane of glass using Command View TL
Intuitive web GUI
Receive predictive and proactive status and alerts from TapeAssure, monitoring drives, library and media health for
dependable data storage
Leading library management tools for monitoring, configuration, upgrading, and troubleshooting
Automated Media Pool delivers flexible partitioning to meet data growth requirements without reconfiguring software
applications
Security
Hardware based data encryption through HP's Enterprise Secure Key Manager (ESKM), or by license to SafeNet's KMIP
compliant encryption key manager
Longevity
Ideal for archiving cold or active data with a media shelf-life of up to 30 years
Lowest cost per Gbyte for longer term storage, no on-going power or energy requirement
Portable, high density storage, small footprint with up to 6.35TB of compressed data on a single LTO-6 data cartridge
StoreOpen/LTFS for ease of use and assured interchange
Customer Benefits
Capacity on demand
Only buy what you need today and add storage capacity as you need it
Investment protection - scale up to 75 PBs without disruption to ongoing data protection
More storage capacity in less floor space
Tape consolidation through capacity, performance, partitioning and high availability results in a lower total cost of
ownership.
Continuous data protection
The Libraries' dual-robotics capability means you can have continuous access to your active data; the ESL G3 is the
smallest form factor dual-robotics library available today.
Increased library uptime by providing library LUN control failover and drive port to port failover
High SAN availability since management traffic stays out of the data path
Reduced cost of ownership
Easier to manage multiple libraries from a single pane of glass
Enhanced manageability from any location.
Proactive and predictive library maintenance supported by HP TapeAssure and HP Library and Tape Tools
Delivers best-in-class interoperability with Enterprise Backup Solutions (EBS) without "special" work-a-rounds
Flexible partitioning means that media can be assigned to partitions as data storage needs grow without reconfiguring
software applications
Enhanced data security
Provides a high level of encryption security, with compression, for strong backup data privacy to secure confidential
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information and address compliance quickly. A range of KMIP compliant encryption key management solutions add to
confidence and ease of use.
A Secure Manager option minimizes uncertainty in complex SAN environments by allowing only authorized servers to
access tape drives and critical data.
Supports WORM media (using the LTO-6 Ultrium 6650 FC, LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 FC, or LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 FC)
Providing a fail-safe method for permanently storing data records.
Family Comparison
ESL G3
Scalability Scales horizontally with linear robot from 1 to 16 frames, 1-96 drives, and
100 to 12,006 slots.
Drive Technology LTO-6 Ultrium 6650 FC , LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 FC, LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 FC
Capacity range 100 slots in a single frame/module
12,006 slots in a max configuration of 16 frames/modules
Maximum Drive Count 1-12 in a single frame/module
96 in maximum configuration
Maximum Capacity (compressed 2:1) 626TB using LTO-6 media (min100 slots in1 frame)
75 PB using LTO-6 media (max 12,006 slots in16 frames)
Maximum Throughput (compression 2:1) 17TB/hr (12 - LTO-6 drives)
138TB/hr (96 - LTO-6 drives)
12TB/hr (12 - LTO-5 drives)
96 TB/hr (96 - LTO-5 drives)
Management HP Command View TL and library touch screen control panel
Advanced Reporting TapeAssure & TapeAssure Advanced
Standard Form-factor Yes: each frame (control or expansion modules) is in standard 19-inch rack
form factor
Dual robotics Supported
Data & library security Data encryption and a range of encryption key management solutions
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Scalability to meet
uncertain data growth
Buy only what you need today for backup and archive, and then expand the library for higher capacity and
performance as your data grows.
The HP ESL G3 Tape Library provides a modular architecture in a standard 19" rack form factor to scale up
over 50x from the initial capacity without disrupting ongoing performance and delivery; it is scalable from
100 to over 12,006 slots or from 80TBs to 75 PB in increments of 100 slots.
The library configuration can accommodate:
1 control module
0 to 15 expansion modules or high density expansion modules.
100 to 12,006 possible cartridges slots maximum
1 to 96 LTO-6, LTO-5 or LTO-4 Ultrium Tape Drives
The HP StoreEver ESL G3 Tape Libraries offer two different expansion modules to best suit your data
protection and/or archiving needs.
Expansion Module Options Slots Drives
ESL G3 Expansion Module
Each expansion module has 456
storage slots
1-12 tape drives can be installed
into an Expansion
*Available storage slots will
reduce as drives are added
ESL G3 High-Density Expansion
Module
Each HD-EM provides a slot only
upgrade. Each HD-EM has 780
storage slots
No tape drives can be installed into
a High-Density Expansion Module
NOTE: Adding extra drives often reduces the total slot count unless Expansion Modules and/or Capacity
Upgrade Licenses are added. The ESL G3 is designed for easy scalability to meet a variety of needs, and
your HP sales representative can provide additional details.
High Availability with HP
StoreEver ESL G3 Path
Failover
To make the most of your library performance, the HP ESL G3 includes a number of other failover features:
Both library LUN control failover and drive port to port failover help support ongoing host and SAN
connectivity under a variety of adverse conditions:
Control Path Failover: reduces host command failures due to SAN issues
Configure a Primary and Failover Drive
Partitioning: Failover for each partition
Data Path Failover: reduces read/write issues due to SAN issues
Full failover on each tape drive, each drive has two FC ports
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Dual Robot for high
availability
To greatly increase HP ESL G3 high availability, active/active dual robots are now available.. All currently
installed HP ESL G3 libraries are upgradeable to accommodate dual robots.
With the purchase of a dual robot kit, a Parking Module will be included and will need to be installed to the
left of the Control Module.
Beginning June 2012, there was a hardware change to both the Control Module and Expansion Module that
is notated with a "HW Revision 2" on the library management console (LMC).
The front panel of the ESL G3 library displays a HW Revision for reference. (If no HW REV is shown,
then by default it is HW Revision 1).
Libraries purchased and installed prior to June 2012 will continue to be supported and will continue
to purchase HW REV 1 expansion modules.
Libraries purchased and installed after June 2012 receive HW REV 2 control modules and expansion
modules.
All drives, licenses and other accessories are supported in both HW REV 1 & HW REV 2 Control
Modules and Expansion Modules.
Dual Robot Kits:
HW Revision 2 libraries should order product number B4J74A. This kit includes the 2nd robot and a
parking module.
HW Revision 1 will need to be converted to HW REV 2 and will need to order product number B4J75A.
(Includes gear rails, cables, and controller-board upgrades for both the Control Module and all
Expansion Modules, to allow a second fail-over robot to be added to ESL G3. Also includes two new
"Hardware Revision 2" robots and a Parking Module) Please reference the table below to ensure the
correct Dual Robot Kit is ordered.
NOTE: The front panel of the ESL G3 library will display HW Revision for reference. (If no HW REV is shown,
then by default it is HW Revision 1).
ESL G3 HW Revision Dual Robot Kit to Order
HW Revision 1 B4J75A
(includes gear rails, cables, and controller-board
upgrades for both the Control Module and all
Expansion Modules, to allow a second fail-over robot
to be added to ESL G3. Also includes two new
"Hardware Revision 2" robots and a Parking Module)
HW Revision 2 B4J74A
(Includes: one "Hardware Revision 2" robot and
parking module)
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Advanced manageability
for lower TCO
The HP ESL G3 allows the operator to manage multiple libraries from a single pane of glass control screen,
anytime and anywhere.
The operator control panel provides either a home screen in physical view showing:
Name
IP address
Slots and drives
Simple performance chart
Or an alternate view of one of the partitions showing:
Physical representation of drives and media
Color coded by partitions
Up to 16 partitions
As small as 6 storage slots, 6 I/E slots and 1 tape drive
Note that partitions can be setup with individual security access.
A setup wizard is provided for normal configuration processes, including:
Licenses
Partitioning
Date/time
Network setup
And a Partition Wizard enables the user to create, modify and delete partitions and also to manage the
setup of:
Automated Media Pool (AMP)
Library Control Path
Control Path Failover (CPF)
Data Path Failover (DPF)
Additional Library Management functionality is available through licensing HP Command View TL and other
licensable features. (see details below)
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TapeAssure for
intelligent reporting and
alerts
HP TapeAssure provides comprehensive summaries and detailed information about the status,
performance, utilization, and health of all tape drives and tapes for HP ESL G3 libraries so that you can
proactively manage the health of your backup and archive.
Utilization and performance reporting features allow you to optimize the use of your HP ESL G3 tape
libraries to make informed purchasing decisions if an increase in capacity is needed. With the data provided
by TapeAssure you can:
Modify backup schedules to make best use of the drives and tapes available and evenly distribute
their workload
Predict and prevent failures through early warnings and recommended service actions
Determine if each drive and each tape is experiencing a high (or low) rate of usage
Know when to retire tapes
Find out the compression ratios and read/write throughput actually achieved
TapeAssure health reports and alerts give you peace of mind knowing the condition of the drives, the
tapes and the data on each tape. TapeAssure monitors every backup to ensure the highest standards of
reliability, sends alerts when these standards are not met, and ensures that you can maintain the drives
and tapes used in an archive environment to have the highest integrity.
TapeAssure builds a database of drive and tape history information that you can export as .CSV (comma-
separated-value) files and import into HP's TapeAssure Analysis Template (via Excel) to create graphs and
tables that help answer important questions about drive and tape health, performance, and utilization. .
This data can be automatically exported on a schedule or on demand and written to a local or network
drive where analysis scripts can also be run.
TapeAssure real time alerts notify instantly if drive and data quality standards are not being achieved:
In-depth analysis pinpoints if drive, tape or data characteristics fall below HP backup and archiving
standards
View alerts and statistics is real-time in the Command View TL
TapeAssure Advanced HP StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced Software provides an intuitive, easy to use dashboard, and advanced
analytics for performance, health and utilization of tape drives, libraries and cartridges. TapeAssure
Advanced software is fully integrated into HP StoreEver Command View Tape Library (CV-TL) Software
providing single pane of glass management, multi-library manageability, monitoring, usage, performance
and analytics. HP tape libraries and software solutions offer a simple, easy to use visual dashboard to
quickly identify all aspects of the library and its components.
Key Features:
Simple, easy to use dashboard : Visual representation of the library, drives and cartridges current
state with ability to drill down
Advanced Analytics : Making use of predictive analytics, predict the likelihood of failures,
bottlenecks, load balancing issues in tape infrastructure
Performance advisor: Identify the performance bottlenecks and utilization patterns quickly for
drives and tapes
Resource utilization analysis: Forecast the resource utilization and future bottlenecks, helps to take
the decision on future investments.
Reliable solution that does not invade the data path
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Supports broad list of HP tape libraries, drives and cartridges
Scalable analytics features supporting longer horizon data and entry level to enterprise class tape
libraries with thousands of cartridges
Track and monitor media as it's added to the library.
For more information please visit: www.hp.com/go/tapeassure
Best in class reliability As data becomes more and more mission critical, and downtime becomes more costly to the enterprise,
customers are requiring high availability consolidated storage solutions which offer hot-plug components
and redundancies of key operating subsystems (tape drives and power supplies). With redundant power
distribution and power supplies the HP ESL Tape Libraries offer the best in high availability for continuous
operation. HP ESL G3 also offers 3 million MSBF (mean swaps between failure) for both single and multi-
frame solutions.
Additional reliability features are delivered by the HP LTO Ultrium tape technology with dynamic data rate
matching functionality - see below.
Hardware Data
Encryption for added
security
To greatly enhance data privacy, HP ESL G3 Tape Libraries are now available with LTO-6 Ultrium 6650,
LTO-5 Ultrium 3280, and LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 hardware encrypting tape drives for secure high
performance backups meeting consortium specifications for LTO-6, LTO-5 and LTO-4. HP Data Protector
Software can enable the drive encryption and provide basic key management capabilities. Additional
information regarding ISV's supporting hardware encryption is available on the HP Enterprise Backup
Solution website at: www.hp.com/go/ebs. The encryption on LTO-6, LTO-5 and LTO-4 media occurs with
or without compression, and without speed or capacity penalties.
LTO-6, LTO-5 and LTO-4 uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with the longest and most secure
keys -- 256 bits. AES-256 is implemented within Galois Counter Mode (GCM). This is a method of increasing
AES security by efficiently adding Message Authentication Codes to ensure the integrity of the backup data
stored on tape. The HP LTO-6, LTO-5 and LTO-4 tape drive(s) are designed to be compliant with the
standard for tape drive security (IEEE 1619.1).
Encryption key management support via HP Data Protector Software and other ISV backup applications,
through HP's Enterprise Secure Key Manager (ESKM) appliance or by license to SafeNet's 'KeySecure' - a
KMIP compliant encryption key manager. Licenses to other select 3rd party KMIP compliant encryption key
management solutions will become available in the coming months.
ESKM: HPs Enterprise Secure Key Manager reduces your risk of a costly data breach and reputation
damage while improving regulatory compliance with a secure centralized encryption key management
solution for HP LTO-6, LTO-5 and LTO-4 enterprise tape libraries (EML & ESL). In addition, the ESKM
provides strong auditable security and reliable lifetime key archival. The ESKM and LTO-6/LTO-5/LTO-4
drive encryption in the ESL G3 Tape Library provides a complete and secure privacy solution to protect
customers' confidential data.
For further information on the ESKM please visit: www.hp.com/go/eskm
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Partitioning with the
Automated Media Pool for
enhanced scalability
A physical library has limitations. A customer may have mixed backup software environments where
sharing the library becomes difficult. To manage this currently, the operator will create partitions (virtual
libraries) and have each application assigned to one or more partitions. These partitions are fixed, and
Applications mapped into one partition can't claim media and storage space from partitions not assigned
to them.
This method can be inflexible and require a good deal of management overhead to reconfigure and
support.
However, with the ESL G3 Automated Media Pool (AMP) a "ghost" partition acts as a flexible media pool
where media can be assigned to or removed from partitions as needs change - all without forcing
application reconfigurations.
Bulk media import/export
for significant time
savings
An extended import/export station creates a logical bulk load/unload capability inside the library for faster
imports and exports. A 72-media slot mailbox provides one of the largest bulk load/unload in the industry
offering the ability to load or unload media without having to take the library offline or stop currently-
running backup jobs (as would be required when opening the whole front door).
The library I/E Station configuration can accommodate:
1 to 8 24-slot Import/Export (I/E) stations in the control module and first 7 expansion modules.
OR
1 24-slot I/E in the control module and up to 7 72-slot I/E stations in first 7 expansion modules.
HP LTO Ultrium
Technology
HP LTO (Linear Tape Open) Ultrium Tape Drives use best of breed technology. By taking the best features
from other tape technologies and combining them into a single new technology, Ultrium tape drives are in
a league of their own. Inclusion of innovative features such as Adaptive Tape Speed (ATS) ensure that
Ultrium drives can meet the performance and reliability demands of a library environment. LTO technology
is an open industry standard format; thus data written on HP Ultrium Tape Drives can be interchanged
directly with Ultrium Tape Drives from other vendors.
Data Rate Matching Data Rate Matching combines sophisticated buffer management with HP's exclusive variable Adaptive
Tape Speed (ATS) technology, to allow the tape drive to match its transfer rate to the host speed
dynamically and continuously across the wide range of transfer rates. This feature ensures that the tape
drive continues to stream data regardless of the environment, and brings two big advantages:
It optimizes backup performance and maximizes overall efficiency allowing the drive to respond
immediately to any speed changes from the host
It minimizes rewinding and repositioning of the tape, significantly reducing physical wear and
increasing reliability
It minimizes the power requirements for the drive by reducing the number of repositions needed
LTO Ultrium Tape Drive ATS data transfer rate range (native)
HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6650 54 to 160 MB/s
HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 47 to 140 MB/s
HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 40 to 120 MB/s
HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 35 to 80 MB/s
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WORM (Write-Once,
Read-Many) Drive
and Media Support
Critical to the success of data retention policies in highly regulated environments is the ability to store and
manage data in an unalterable state. Following stringent guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies such
as the SEC and HIPPA, IT organizations must now integrate new solutions and policies that can verify the
integrity of stored data for periods that can extend well beyond seven years.
The LTO-6 Ultrium 6650, LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 and LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 tape drives feature the ability to
archive and store data in a non-rewriteable format that meets the most stringent regulatory guidelines.
Using a combination of integrated fail-safe features in the drive firmware, cartridge memory, and tape
formatting, the tape drives can archive large amounts of data for periods of up to 30 years in a secure,
untampered state. Since all LTO-6 Ultrium 6650, LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 and LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 tape drives
include support for both rewritable and WORM media, IT organizations can now easily integrate a secure,
long-term archiving solution into their current data protection strategy. As compared to other
technologies that feature support for WORM storage, the tape drives offer the advantages of:
A single drive to support all backup and archiving needs
Two distinctive tape cartridges to easily distinguish and manage both rewriteable and WORM data
cartridges
A specially designed WORM data cartridge with multiple integrated fail-safe features to prevent
accidental or intentional overwriting of data
High-capacity, low-cost HP WORM media that can store up to 3TB (2:1 compression) of data on a
single data cartridge. (HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6650 has 2.5:1 compression)
Support from many backup and archiving software vendors, providing the most comprehensive and
mainstream support in the industry
The LTO open standard that offers greater choice and compatibility across all third- and fourth-
generation Ultrium products
NOTE: While all LTO-6 Ultrium 6650, HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 and LTO-4 Ultrium 1840tape drives support
LTO Ultrium WORM media, some third- and fourth-generation LTO Ultrium tape drives from other
manufacturers may not include read and write support for LTO Ultrium WORM media. For non-HP third-
and fourth-generation LTO Ultrium tape drives, please check the manufacturers' specifications to ensure
this support is provided if you are using your WORM media. If WORM support is not provided, the drive will
eject the WORM tape cartridge immediately upon insertion into to the tape drive.
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HP Ultrium Storage Media HP recommends that you use HP-branded cartridges in the HP ESL G3 Tape Libraries to assure the highest
level of protection for your valuable data. The test program for HP media is the most thorough and
comprehensive in the industry.
All HP cartridges must satisfy an exhaustive battery of additional tests that relate directly to real life
situations, where real data and real businesses are at stake. The benefit of the HP brand specification for
media is consistent quality. Through the testing of thousands of HP drives and HP cartridges, the ideal
formulation for backup performance is defined and then continuously monitored. This hugely resource-
intensive process is unique to HP and affords deep insight into the HP backup solution for a wide range of
environments and duty cycles. Your best choice for ease of support and maximum dependability is to use
HP-branded Ultrium cartridges at all times.
HP strongly encourages the use of bar code labels on tapes to track media and ensure optimum library
performance and usability. Correctly labeling your media will allow the library to quickly determine media
and drive compatibility.
HP Library and Tape Tools
(L&TT)
The ESL G3 Tape Library configurations are supported on HP's industry-leading diagnostic tool - HP Library
and Tape Tools (L&TT). L&TT is a single, convenient program that's a snap to install and simple to operate.
L&TT's intuitive user interface eliminates the need for training and deploys in less than five minutes. This
robust diagnostic tool is designed for both the experienced professional and the untrained administrator.
It ensures product integrity through self-diagnostics and fast resolution to device concerns. Additional
information on L&TT plus download information can be found at: http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools .
HP Command View for
Tape Libraries
HP Command View TL for Tape Libraries aggregates multiple HP tape libraries for centralized
management. It is also the nerve center for TapeAssure data collection and analysis and, importantly it is
able to manage existing ESL E-Series, EML, MSL and the ESL G3 libraries.
With Command View TL and the new ESL G3 Library Management Console (LMC) you can manage your tape
libraries -- monitor backup logs, check drive status, receive trouble alerts, diagnose problems, and much
more -- through a simple browser interface from anywhere in the world.
Set up and configure your tape library in the SAN in less than two hours with configuration wizards and
graphical interface:
Select from a list of multiple supported libraries to manage
View asset information for the library system
View health summaries for all components of the library system
View library inventory: slots, media, and drives
Search for media by barcode label
View details on drives and robotics, including WWNs, speeds, and connection types
Configure hosts/HBA-to-drive mapping and masking settings with Secure Manager
Automatically discover hosts and HBAs on the SAN or add your own for access control and security
purposes
Upgrade firmware on all library components
Configure SNMP and email trap/event destinations to receive alerts asynchronously
View persistent event logs for the library system
Set up partitions and other advanced features
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HP StoreOpen
Automation (Linear Tape
File System/LTFS)
HP LTFS makes tape self-describing, file-based, and easy-to-use, it also provides users with the ability to
use standard file operations on tape media for accessing, managing and sharing files with an interface that
behaves just like a hard disk. In addition, LTFS provides the ability to share data across platforms, as you
would with a USB drive or memory stick. Simply load a tape into the drive, mount it into the file system,
and it becomes visible as a disk.
For more information, including user guide, downloads and compatibility, visit: http://www.hp.com/go/ltfs
HP StoreOpen Automation is a free downloadable application that extends the LTFS capability to HP
Autoloaders, HP MSL and ESL Tape Libraries. By simply mounting the tape autoloader or library as a file
system, the intuitive HP StoreOpen Automation interface makes it easier to copy, rename, create or move
files. When a cartridge folder is selected for use, that tape is automatically moved to an available tape
drive.
When two drives are present, HP StoreOpen Automation supports tape-to-tape operations. HP StoreOpen
Automation takes advantage of other standard HP Tape Library features including data encryption and HP
TapeAssure.
For more information, including user guide, downloads and compatibility, visit:
http://www.hp.com/go/HPStoreOpen
HP ESL G3 Secure Manager
License
HP ESL G3 Secure Manager License is an optional software feature that provides an additional level of
security that lets you control access to the tape library by authorizing specific servers to access the
library's drives and robotics. Secure Manager increases backup reliability by blocking disruptive traffic
from unauthorized hosts to the library, which is one of the main causes of failed or incomplete backups.
Easily configure device-level security settings
Allow only authorized servers to access tape drives and critical data
Manage access control from a single pane of glass, through the library itself
Paths to robotics can be separated between two independent SANs for isolation purposes
Secure Manager allows you to:
create host access groups
add and modify host information
map devices to access
allows a disable feature when switch zoning is desired
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Encryption Key
Management
HP ESL G3 is integrated with HP's Enterprise Secure Key Manager (ESKM), version 2.1 and above to deliver:
Centralized encryption key management for HP Enterprise Tape Libraries
Automatic policy-based key generation and management supporting key/cartridge
granularity
ISV transparent key archival and retrieval for multiple libraries
Extensible to emerging open standards
Strong auditable security for encryption keys
Hardened server appliance
Secure identity-based access, administration and logging
Designed for FIPS 140-2 validation
Reliable lifetime key archival
Automatic multi-site clustering, key replication and failover
Comprehensive backup and restore functionality for keys
Redundant device components and active alerts
NOTE: For upgrades from version ESKM 2.1 to any later ESKM version, contact your key management
vendor for additional details.
HP ESL G3 is also supported via a key license with SafeNet's 'KeySecure' KMIP compliant
encryption key management solution. Refer to configuration information for details of how
to obtain a license.
HP Storage Management
Pack for Microsoft
System Center
The HP Management Pack for Systems Center Operations Manager provides seamless integration with
Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager and now System Center Essentials by integrating
predefined discovery and state monitoring policies, event processing rules and tasks, and diagram and
topology views for the storage system.
For more information:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14249_div/14249_div.html
HP Storage Management Pack can be downloaded free from the following website:
https://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=SCOM
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HP's Enterprise Backup Solutions (EBS) assures that your HP ESL G3 Tape Library works with leading servers, operating systems, and
backup applications - and not just those sold by HP. Based on a foundation of extensive interoperability testing, EBS 1-2-3 provides a
step-by-step methodology for designing, configuring, and implementing your SAN ensuring HP ESL G3 tape libraries work seamlessly
in many environments. HP ESL G3 libraries are especially suitable if you have a mixed system environment. For the latest list of
servers, workstations, operating systems, and backup software that support HP ESL G3, check the tape backup compatibility pages on
our web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/ebs .
HP Server Compatibility The HP ESL G3 Tape Libraries are supported on the following classes of HP systems:
HP ProLiant servers
HP-UX Servers
HP AlphaServers
NOTE: For details on interoperability, including third-party systems, visit: http://www.hp.com/go/ebs for
the latest hardware compatibility information.
OS Support The HP ESL G3 Tape Libraries are supported on the following operating systems:
HP-UX
AIX
Linux
NetWare
OVMS
Tru64
Solaris
Windows
NOTE: Please visit: http://www.hp.com/go/ebs for the latest compatibility information.
Software Support The HP ESL G3 Tape Libraries are supported on the following ISV's:
HP Data Protector
Computer Associates ARCserve
EMC Legato Networker
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager
Symantec VERITAS Backup Exec
Symantec VERITAS NetBackup
NOTE: Please visit: http://www.hp.com/go/ebs for the latest compatibility information.
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Warranty Included with
the Product
ESL G3 Hardware : The warranty for this product consists of 1-year onsite, next business day.
NOTE: The HP ESL Enterprise Tape Library warranty includes support for Customer Self Repair (CSR). The
tape library cartridges, terminators, external cables, drives, magazines, controller board and power
supplies are mandatory customer self repair parts. This means both the removal and replacement of the
above parts are designed for easy replacement; the on-site warranty does not extend to these parts.
However, customers may request HP Services to replace these replaceable units (RUs) for an additional
charge. Also, customers who purchase an HP Support Agreement have the option to perform CSR or
receive onsite support
ESL G3 Software : HP warrants that the Software media will be free of physical defects for a period of
ninety (90) days from delivery. HP provides 1-year, 9x5 phone support to enhance the performance and
availability of your software. Experienced Response Center engineers provide trustworthy advice on
issues such as software features and use, problem diagnosis and resolution, and software defect
identification.
For business-critical requirements, the level of support may be increased through a full range of upgrade
products. You can learn more about HP's Global Limited Warranty and Technical Support by visiting:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/warranty.html
Service and Support Technology Services for increased uptime, productivity and ROI
TRUST HP storage technology experts for every level of service and support. Our integrated portfolio of
Services for storage help customers reduce costs, optimize data, streamline storage management, and
improve backup and recovery. Capitalizing on HP Storage Systems' capabilities requires a service partner
who understands your increasingly complex environment. Team with the people who know HP
infrastructure hardware and software best-the experienced professionals at HP Services.
Protect your business beyond warranty
Warranty protects against manufacturer defects, however warranty uplifts, such as HP Care Pack Services
protect the business-by reducing downtime risks and providing operational consistency for mission-
critical and standard business computing.
What HP Storage Technology Services can do for you
HP Storage Technology Services can help you design, deploy, test, integrate, support, and manage IT and
infrastructure solutions. HP storage lifecycle support services offers a full spectrum of customer care-
from technology support to complex migrations to complete managed services.
Choose the right level of support, deployment and integration services
HP support recommendations are designed to help you enhance technology operations and lower risk-and
make it easier for you to seek the right balance between affordability and service-level commitments.
Depending on your individual support needs, choose from three levels of care that cover the entire
lifecycle to better address your needs-Optimized Care, Standard Care, and Basic Care. If none of our
support recommendations meet your needs, we can tailor a service solution for your unique support
requirements. Only HP brings together deep expertise, proactive and business critical support and a strong
partner network-plus, a full set of infrastructure services designed to power a Converged Infrastructure.
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Optimized Care- delivers
best performance and
stability through
deployment and proactive
management practices
HP Proactive Care 24x7- for a higher return on your storage investment, Proactive Care delivers hardware
and software support services designed specifically for your technology; rapid access to Advanced
Solution Center Specialists plus, Firmware/Software management and best practice advice. Customers can
optimize the return on their IT investment and realize the advantage of running their business critical
applications on virtualized/x86 infrastructure. Plus, 40 credits per year, select from an extensive menu of
consultancy and technical services, such as onsite firmware upgrades, health checks, assessments, and
education.
Standard Care- maintains
high level of uptime, along
with expert help to cut the
cost and complexity of
implementation and
support
HP Proactive Care 24x7- for a higher return on your storage investment, Proactive Care delivers hardware
and software support services designed specifically for your technology; rapid access to Advanced
Solution Center Specialists plus, Firmware/Software management and best practice advice. Customers can
optimize the return on their IT investment and realize the advantage of running their business critical
applications on virtualized/x86 infrastructure. Plus, 40 credits per year select from an extensive menu of
consultancy and technical services, such as onsite firmware upgrades, health checks, assessments, and
education.
Basic Care- Minimum
recommended support
Support Plus 24- For a higher return on your server and storage investment, HP Support Plus 24 provides
integrated hardware and software support services designed specifically for your technology. Available
24x7, this 3-year combined reactive support option delivers onsite hardware support and over-the-phone
software support around-the-clock. Leverage the full strength of HP Technology Services - customers can
trust the services professionals at HP to work collaboratively with them, putting our strategic and
technical know-how to work across their entire infrastructure.
Plus, 10 credits per year, select from an extensive menu of consultancy and technical services, such as
onsite firmware upgrades, health checks, assessments, and education
Implementation Installation: Installation and start up service for ESL: This comprehensive service provides for the
implementation of HP Storage ESL (Enterprise Storage Library).
Datasheet - http://athp.hp.com/portal/go/5981-7355
Remote
Support Tools
HP Insight Remote Support-: Available at no additional cost to all warranty, HP Care Pack Service and
service agreement customers, uses proven technology to deliver secure, reliable 24x7 remote monitoring,
diagnosis and problem resolution.
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA2-4676ENW.pdf
For more information www.hp.com/services/storage
To learn more on HP Storage Services, please contact your HP sales representative or HP Authorized
Channel Partner
HP Care Pack Services are sold by HP and HP Authorized Service Partners:
Services for customers purchasing from HP or an enterprise reseller are quoted using HP order
configuration tools.
Customers purchasing from a commercial reseller can find HP Care Pack Services at
www.hp.com/go/lookuptool
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Step 1 - "Product" - Base Configurations
Select one:
All library bundles include:
Ethernet crossover cable for service/diagnostics
HP ESL G3 Tape Library Unpacking and Installation instructions
HP LTO-6/ LTO-5/LTO-4 RW barcode label sample kits
HP LTO-6 / LTO-5/LTO-4 WORM barcode label sample kits
Model Part Number
HP StoreEver ESL G3 100 slot Tape Library QN998A
Includes one control module with 24-slot I/E station, zero drives, and 100 slots enabled
NOTE: As drives are added, additional Expansion Modules may be required to maintain desired slot
count. Please use the HP Sizing Tool, or other configuration tools to ensure desired capacity is
achieved
HP StoreEver ESL G3 300 slot Tape Library QN999A
Includes one control module with 24-slot I/E station, zero drives, and 300 slots enabled
NOTE: As drives are added, additional Expansion Modules may be required to maintain desired slot
count. Please use the HP Sizing Tool, or other configuration tools to ensure desired capacity is
achieved
HP StoreEver ESL G3 700 slot Tape Library QP001A
Includes one control module with 24-slot I/E station, one expansion module, zero drives, and 700
slots enabled
NOTE: As drives are added, additional Expansion Modules may be required to maintain desired slot
count. Please use the HP Sizing Tool, or other configuration tools to ensure desired capacity is
achieved
HP StoreEver ESL G3 1500 slot Tape Library QP002A
Includes one control module with 24-slot I/E station, three expansion modules, zero drives, and
1500 slots enabled
NOTE: As drives are added, additional Expansion Modules may be required to maintain desired slot
count. Please use the HP Sizing Tool, or other configuration tools to ensure desired capacity is
achieved
HP StoreEver ESL G3 3000 slot Tape Library QP003A
Includes one control module with 24-slot I/E station, seven expansion modules, zero drives, and
3000 slots enabled
NOTE: As drives are added, additional Expansion Modules may be required to maintain desired slot
count. Please use the HP Sizing Tool, or other configuration tools to ensure desired capacity is
achieved
HP StoreEver ESL G3 5000 slot Tape Library QP004A
Includes one control module with 24-slot I/E station, eleven expansion modules, zero drives, and
5000 slots enabled
NOTE: As drives are added, additional Expansion Modules may be required to maintain desired slot
count. Please use the HP Sizing Tool, or other configuration tools to ensure desired capacity is
achieved
NOTE:
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Customers are required to also purchase the necessary number of drives, host bus adapters, Fibre Channel
cables, tape media, power cords and applications software licenses in order to complete the library solution.
Installation services will be quoted as part of each library order.
The Control Module in each Base Configuration includes 1 power supply as part of the Drive 1-6 Readiness Kit
(QQ002B) for that module.
Expansion Modules that contain tape drives will include 1 power supply as part of the Drive 1-6 Readiness Kit
(QQ002B) for that module.
Expansion Modules with no drives do not require or include a power supply.
1 Redundant Power Supply (QP008A) can be added to each frame/module that already has a standard power
supply
Step 2 - Required Options
Select each required option with quantities specified.
Model Name Part Number
HP StoreEver ESL G3 LTO-6 Ultrium 6650 FC Drive Kit C0K97A
Quantity: 1 to 12 drives per frame; up to 96 drives maximum
Single tape drive. Parts shipped include:
Installation Poster
One cross-over Ethernet cable for internal drive/library connection
HP StoreEver ESL G3 LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 FC Drive Kit QP005B
Quantity: 1 to 12 drives per frame; up to 96 drives maximum
Single tape drive. Parts shipped include:
Installation Poster
One cross-over Ethernet cable for internal drive/library connection
HP StoreEver ESL G3 LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 FC Drive Kit QP006B
Quantity: 1 to 12 drives per frame; up to 96 drives maximum
Single tape drive. Parts shipped include:
Installation Poster
One cross-over Ethernet cable for internal drive/library connection
NOTE: For each frame/module that contains 1 to 6 drives, a QQ002B HP ESL G3 Drive 1-6 Readiness Kit must be
quoted. For each frame/module that contains 7 to 12 drives, a QQ003B HP ESL G3 Drive 7-12 Readiness Kit must be
quoted. Frames without drives do not contain Drive Readiness Kits.
Step 3 - Additional Options
Select each option with quantities specified.
Model Name Part Number
HP StoreEver ESL G3 Dual Robot Expansion and Conversion Kit B4J75A
NOTE: For libraries purchased before June 2012 (HW Revision 1, with Control Module SKU QQ007A). Please
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check library front panel for HW Revision number. If no "HW Revision" is displayed, this indicates Revision
1.
Only one kit per library is needed regardless of library size.
Kit Includes: Includes gear rails, cables, and controller-board upgrades for both the Control Module and all
Expansion Modules, to allow a second fail-over robot to be added to ESL G3. Also includes two new
"Hardware Revision 2" robots and a Parking Module
HP StoreEver ESL G3 Dual Robot Expansion Kit B4J74A
NOTE: For libraries purchased after June 2012 (HW Revision 2, with Control Module SKU QQ007B). Please
check library front panel for HW Revision number. If no "HW Revision" is displayed, this indicates Revision
1.
Only one kit per library is needed regardless of library size.
Kit Includes: One Parking Module and one Hardware Revision 2 robots
HP StoreEver ESL G3 Expansion Module (For HW Revision 1) QP007A
Quantity: Up to 15 EM frames maximum per library
1 add-on frame to expand the number of storage slots, I/E stations, and/or tape drives beyond the Base
Configurations above.
NOTE: For libraries purchased before June 2012 (HW Revision 1, with Control Module SKU QQ007A). Please
check library front panel for HW Revision number. If no "HW Revision" is displayed, this indicates Revision
1.
NOTE: Does not include dual robotics capability
HP StoreEver ESL G3 Expansion Module (For HW Revision 2) QP007B
Quantity: Up to 15 EM or HD-EM frames maximum per library
1 add-on frame to expand the number of storage slots, I/E stations, and/or tape drives beyond the Base
Configurations above.
NOTE: For libraries purchased after June 2012 (HW Revision 2 and used with Control Module SKU QQ007B).
HP StoreEver ESL G3 High Density Expansion Module (HD-EM) H5W99A
Quantity: Up to 15 Expansion Modules or HD-EM frames maximum per library
1 add-on frame to expand the number of storage slots and I/E stations. Drives cannot be added to an HD-
EM. To add drives, please order the ESL G3 Expansion Module.
NOTE: For libraries purchased after June 2012 (HW Revision 2 and used with Control Module SKU QQ007B).
NOTE: High Density Expansion Modules include 780 physical storage slots, zero drives, and a barcode
scanner.
HP StoreEver High Density Expansion Module (HD-EM) Barcode Scanner E3S05A
Quantity : One per High Density Expansion Module. (HD-EM).
NOTE: For use in the HD-EM only. This will add a second barcode scanner to reduce inventory time. One
barcode scanner is already included with each High Density Expansion Module.
HP StoreEver ESL G3 100-Slot Capacity Upgrade License TC345A
Quantity: One license for every 100 slots
Base Configurations above ship with the specified number of slots (100, 300, 700, etc.) already enabled.
To enable additional slots beyond the Base Configuration number, order 1 license for each additional 100
slots you want to enable. Each license enables approximately 100 slots, until the physical maximum
number of slots is reached.
HP StoreEver ESL G3 Redundant (2N) Power Supply QP008A
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Quantity: 1 per frame
One redundant power supply can be added to a Control Module or any Expansion Module which has one
power supply already installed. ( NOTE: Expansion Modules with no tape drives do not include or require a
power supply )
HP StoreEver ESL G3 High Density Expansion Module Redundant Power Supply H5X00A
Quantity: 1 per frame
One High Density Expansion Module Redundant power supply can be added to each HD-EM.
HP StoreEver ESL G3 Controller Board Upgrade Kit D8T10A
Quantity: 1 per library
The controller board upgrade kit will provide access to new features and functionality required for High
Density-Expansion Modules, active/active robots, and non-contiguous drive placements.
HP StoreEver ESL G3 24-Slot Import/Export station QP009A
Quantity: 1 per frame (choose 24- or 72-slot)
The Control Module in each Base Configuration above comes standard with a 24-slot Import/Export
station. Expansion frames do not include an Import/Export station. Either a 24-slot or 72-slot
Import/Export station can be added to each Expansion Module
HP StoreEver ESL G3 72-Slot Import/Export station QP010A
Quantity: 1 per frame (choose 24- or 72-slot)
The Control Module in each Base Configuration above comes standard with a 24-slot Import/Export
station. Expansion frames do not include an Import/Export station. Either a 24-slot or 72-slot
Import/Export station can be added to each Expansion Module
HP ESL G3 Licenses
HP StoreEver ESL G3 Command View TL License TC347A
One per library
Provides management and control through a single pane of glass, while TapeAssure provides
comprehensive summaries and detailed information about the status, performance, utilization, and health
of all tape drives and tape media. Utilization and performance reporting features allow you to optimize the
use of your HP ESL G3 Tape Libraries and Tape Drives
Parts shipped:
Instructions to obtain and install a License key
End-User License Agreement
HP StoreEver ESL G3 TapeAssure Advanced License TC405A
One per library
HP StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced Software provides an intuitive, easy to use dashboard, and advance
analytics feature for performance, health and utilization related to tape libraries, drives and cartridges.
TapeAssure Advanced Software is well integrated into HP Command View TL Software for a single pane of
glass management, monitoring and analytics. HP TapeAssure Advanced Software provides a dashboard
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