Vibrant buys and sells new and used HP StorageWorks tape libraries, parts or upgrades. The HP StorageWorks MSL5026S2 Tape Library boasts a number of strong features, including high compatibility with a number of operating systems, software applications and server platforms, multi-unit scalability and a compressed form factor, using just 5U of rack space with one module.


This library is excellent for the growing company seeking to backup large amounts of data in a small backup window. Dependable and affordable, the MSL5026 also has high availability features with hot plug drives for the lowest downtime.
HP StorageWorks MSL5026S2 Tape Library
Specifications Description
Form Factor 5U, table top or rack configuration
Storage 8.32 TB (2:1 compression)
Scalability Multi-unit modular up to 8 units
cPCI slots
Data Slots 26 (including one mail slot); 4.16 TB (native capacity)
SDLT Drives 1 or 2 160/320; throughput of 16 MB/sec (native); backup performance of 115.2 GB/hr max for one unit
Interface Ultra II LVD SCSI
Operating Systems Windows NT, NetWare, Tru64 UNIX, and OVMS Operating Systems using application software

For pricing on new or used HP StorageWorks MSL5026S2 tape libraries, upgrades or parts, please contact Vibrant sales at sales@vibrant.com or call 888-443-8606 or 952-653-1700.