Vibrant buys and sells new and used HP StorageWorks tape libraries, parts or upgrades. Part of the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Systems Library (ESL) E-series tape libraries, the HP ESL 712e boasts an array of valuable features, including best-in-class drive and cartridge densities, excellent data accessibility, and a centralized encryption key management solution using Secure Key Manager (SKM).


Hardware encryption is provided with the LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 tape drives. Specific features on the 712e model are provided below.
HP StorageWorks ESL 712e Library
Specifications Description
Form Factor Free standing
Number of Tape Drives
Storage Capacity 5673TB(LTO-4) 1182 TB (SDLT)
Data Transfer Rate 38 TB/hr (compressed 2:1)
Tape Drives Supported LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 LTO-3 Ultrium 960 SDLT 600
Interface 4 Gb Fibre Channel 2 Gb Fibre Channel LTO-3 (4Gb) and LTO-4 (2Gb)
Number Cartridge Slots 322-3546 (LTO Ultrium drives) 286-3138 (SDLT drives)



For pricing on new or used HP ESL 712e tape libraries, upgrades or parts, please contact Vibrant sales at sales@vibrant.com or call 888-443-8606 or 952-653-1700.