The family of HP StorageWorks Enterprise Systems Library (ESL) E-Series Tape Libraries offers both best-in-class drive and cartridge densities. The ESL E-Series has the ability to scale to twenty four drives in a single library cabinet.

HP StorageWorks E-Series Tape Libraries are fully integrated into HP StorageWorks Extended Tape Library Architecture (ETLA) that simplifies backup through better, more automated management of the entire library. ETLA also offers remote manageability that allows you to easily configure, manage, and monitor all library components from any location. ETLA simplifies the installation and integration of the library into the SAN by providing a simple point-and-click integration process.

This Zero drive, 712 LTO cartridge base library includes:

One drive cluster: capable of handling up to four tape drives;

One card cage for the e2400-160 FC, e2400-FC 4G or e2400-FC 2G Interface Controllers;

Six 8-slot Removable Magazines;

Interface Manager: management card;

FC robotics.