Product comparison · 2 backup storage devices

HP AJ816A Storage auto loader & library Tape Cartridge vs HP StorageWorks MSL2024

7specifications compared
4differ
3identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Form factor
- AJ816A Storage auto loader & library Tape Cartridge:1U
- StorageWorks MSL2024:2U
Storage media types supported
- AJ816A Storage auto loader & library Tape Cartridge:LTO-4
- StorageWorks MSL2024:LTO-3
Native capacity
- AJ816A Storage auto loader & library Tape Cartridge:6.4 TB
- StorageWorks MSL2024:9.6 TB
Compressed capacity
- AJ816A Storage auto loader & library Tape Cartridge:12.8 TB
- StorageWorks MSL2024:19 TB

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Comparison of AJ816A, StorageWorks MSL2024
14 specifications	A HP AJ816A Storage auto loader & library Tape Cartridge Model AJ816A View product	B HP StorageWorks MSL2024 View product
Performance2 differ
Form factorDiffers	1U	2U
Storage media types supportedDiffers	LTO-4	LTO-3
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100000 h
Number of slots (max)Known for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	256-bit AES	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Native capacityDiffers	6.4 TB	9.6 TB
Compressed capacityDiffers	12.8 TB	19 TB
Data transmissionidentical
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 MB/s
Sustained data transfer rate (compressed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 MB/s
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.6 kg
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	445 x 807 x 88 mm

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