Product Type | Spooling kit |
Manufacturer Part Number | S0D78A |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Rack Units | 48U |
Power Requirements | 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
Weight | Approx. 137.2 kg (302.5 lbs) with drives and power supplies |
Included Encryption | 256-bit AES hardware encryption |
HPE StoreEver MSL3040 48U Spooling Kit, 8Gb FC, AES Encryption
Key Benefits

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- Optimized for secure enterprise-grade data storage with support for 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
- Built with TAA compliance and manufactured in Germany, meeting regulatory standards for government use.
- High connectivity and performance with 8Gb Fibre Channel interface, ensuring fast data access and backups.
Product Overview
The HPE StoreEver MSL3040 48U Spooling Kit is a high-capacity solution tailored for extending enterprise tape libraries. With its 48U rack-mountable form factor and 8Gb Fibre Channel interface, it facilitates high-speed, secure data archival. The inclusion of 256-bit AES hardware encryption strengthens in-transit and at-rest data security. TAA compliance and German manufacturing origin support deployment in regulated environments. Backed by a 1-year limited on-site warranty, it presents a reliable choice for mission-critical storage expansion.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Germany |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | CE, UL, FCC, VCCI, C-Tick, ICES |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Type | 256-bit AES hardware encryption |
Key Management | HPE Secure Manager with centralized key management support |
Authentication | Role-based access control (RBAC) |
Secure Erase Support | Yes |
Tamper Detection | Yes |
Interfaces
Primary Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
Fibre Channel Speed | 8 Gb/s |
Number of Fibre Channel Ports | 4 (per drive module, varies by configuration) |
Connector Type | LC |
Interface Protocol | FC-AL, FC-AL2, or switched fabric |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 19 in |
Depth | 34.4 in |
Height | 5.2 in |
Operating Temperature Range | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) |
Non-Operating Temperature Range | -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity Range | 20% to 80% non-condensing |
Non-Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Acoustic Noise | 6.8 bels LwAd (idle), 7.1 bels LwAd (operating) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management | HPE Command View for Tape Libraries (CVTL) |
Web-Based Interface | Yes |
License Included | Base CVTL license |
Software Upgrades | Available through HPE Support Portal |