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03-31-2010 04:28 AM - last edited on 01-30-2014 05:53 PM by Maiko-I
03-31-2010 04:28 AM - last edited on 01-30-2014 05:53 PM by Maiko-I
HP Autoloader 1/8 G2 upgrade
Hi,
It seems the following has been asked before but I've not been able to find a definitive answer.
We have an autoloader 1/8 G2 LTO-3 model and are wondering if it's possible to replace the LTO-3 drive with a LTO-4 drive.
Technically it seems possible but what is HP's take on this and how does it affect the support status of the autoloader ?
Thanks in advance.
P.S. This thread has been moevd from Tape Backup (Small and Medium Business) to Tape Libraries and Drives. - Hp Forum moderator
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03-31-2010 02:54 PM
03-31-2010 02:54 PM
Re: HP Autoloader 1/8 G2 upgrade
Just buy any half high tape drive upgrade for the 2024/4048/8096 products (LTO-4 HH == 1760) and plug it in. The drives for the autoloader are identical to the HH drives for the libraries. The full height drives obviously won't fit in the autoloader.
It won't impact your autoloader support at all. The HP warranty on the autoloader is untouched and the drive upgrade will have a completely new warranty.
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03-31-2010 03:49 PM
03-31-2010 03:49 PM
Re: HP Autoloader 1/8 G2 upgrade
You can enable HW encryption through most backup applications (very application-specific as to how, make sure you read the appropriate documentation), or, in the 1/8 autoloader and other MSL 2024/4048/8096-family libraries, through use of the MSL Encryption Kit (which is pretty slick technology, and will work transparently with any backup application, any type of data).
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01-25-2012 03:40 AM
01-25-2012 03:40 AM
Re: HP Autoloader 1/8 G2 upgrade
Hello,
We also own an HP 1/8 G2 LTO-3 SCSI autoloader and we're also wondering if replacing the LTO-3 drive by a LTO-4 one wouldn't be a nice idea.
Buying the drive new from HP has a very high price tag, actually higher than the retail price of our StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Ultrium 920 Tape Autoloader at purchase time !
I've found refurbished AJ819A LTO-4 HH Loader SCSI drives at a more decent price, and I was just wondering if you've decided to go this way for your 1/8 G2 LTO-3 autoloader and, if so, would you accept to share your experience with such an upgrade.
Many thanks in advance.
J. Lejeune
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02-25-2013 06:48 AM
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Re: HP Autoloader 1/8 G2 upgrade
Wondering if anyone went ahead and upgraded their 920 with an LTO-4 drive and if it worked. I have an 920 with an LTO-3 drive that I want to upgrade to an LTO-5 drive if possible.
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02-25-2013 07:33 AM
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Re: HP Autoloader 1/8 G2 upgrade
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12630_div/12630_div.html
Hope this helps!
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02-25-2013 08:56 AM
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Re: HP Autoloader 1/8 G2 upgrade
THanks for the quick reply. I know the firmware supports an LTO-6 drive but do you think I can just replace the LTO-3 that's in there with another half height LTO-drive from HP? Any idea what the part number may be or where I could get it?
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01-29-2014 08:03 AM
01-29-2014 08:03 AM
Re: HP Autoloader 1/8 G2 upgrade
Hi!! I just have a:
1/8 g2 lto-3 autoloader
SP S-CHASSIS 1/8 auto g2
spare part: 435243-001
With:
HP MSL 2024/4048/8096 ULTR 920 SAS DRIVE LTO-3
Product Number: AH562A
Spare: 445891-001
Is there a way to change the LTO-3 drive for a LTO-6 drive??
I.e. take out the LTO-3 drive chassis and swap it with a EH969A (StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 EH969A drive), this has a black plastic cover, take it of.. and that is it..
The chassis appears to be compatible, but i dont know if the drive controller from the LTO-3 is..
Any ideas?!?!
Thanks!!
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01-29-2014 08:35 AM
01-29-2014 08:35 AM
Re: HP Autoloader 1/8 G2 upgrade
The LTO-6 drive upgrade for a 1/8 G2 is part number: C0H27A
The EH969A drive is a standalone internal drive and won't work in a tape autoloader or changer. That drive doesn't have the library management interface.
I work for HPE
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01-29-2014 09:13 AM
01-29-2014 09:13 AM
Re: HP Autoloader 1/8 G2 upgrade
I think it is most like this:
Inside the AH562A is a EH847A
Inside the C0H27A is a EH969A
Now the real question is that if the AH562A will handle a EH969A unit..
Cheers!!