HPE AM495A

Overview

The HPE AM495A is an encryption kit designed for HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloaders and MSL Tape Libraries equipped with LTO-4 Ultrium drives. It provides hardware-based encryption at the drive level, securing data on every tape cartridge without disrupting existing backup processes or requiring changes to tape software. This solution is ideal for organizations that need to protect sensitive information during off-site storage while maintaining seamless backup workflows.

Installation is simple and quick, fitting neatly into the existing library chassis and connecting directly to the LTO-4 drive. Once powered on, the encryption engine automatically encrypts data as it is written and decrypts it during restores, ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations such as HIPAA and SOX without impacting performance.

Key features

• Hardware-based encryption that secures data transparently without altering backup software settings
• Easy installation with all necessary hardware and clear documentation included, allowing upgrades during routine maintenance
• Automatic encryption and decryption processes that protect data without adding performance overhead
• Compact design weighing about 2 pounds and measuring approximately 11 inches deep, fitting into existing rack space
• Supports compliance with internal security policies and regulatory mandates for data protection on tape
• Designed specifically for LTO-4 Ultrium drives in HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 and MSL libraries, ensuring compatibility and reliability

Key specs

• Compatible tape drives: LTO-4 Ultrium
• Supported libraries: HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2, MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8096
• Weight: approximately 2 pounds
• Depth: roughly 11 inches
• Encryption type: hardware-based at the drive level

Installation and setup

The encryption kit installs directly into the tape library chassis and connects to the LTO-4 drive, requiring no changes to backup software configurations. The included hardware and detailed instructions enable most IT administrators to complete the upgrade during a standard maintenance window, minimizing downtime and disruption.

Ideal uses and environments

This encryption kit is well suited for small to mid-size IT teams, branch offices, and enterprise data centers that rely on tape storage for long-term data retention. It is particularly valuable for securing financial records, customer data, and intellectual property that must be protected when tapes are transported off-site. The solution fits environments where compliance with data security regulations is critical and where maintaining existing backup workflows is a priority.

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