HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader & MSL Tape Library Encryption Kit

The HPE AM495A is an encryption kit designed specifically for HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloaders and MSL Tape Libraries that use LTO-4 Ultrium drives. By adding hardware-based encryption at the drive level, it protects every cartridge you send off-site without interrupting your existing backup jobs or changing the way your tape software works.

Installation is straightforward. The kit drops into the library chassis, connects to the LTO-4 drive, and is ready as soon as you power the system back on. All required hardware and clear documentation come in the box, so most administrators can complete the upgrade during a normal maintenance window.

Once installed, the encryption engine automatically secures data as it is written to tape and decrypts it during restores. This transparent operation helps organizations meet internal security policies and compliance mandates such as HIPAA or SOX, while avoiding the performance overhead that software-only encryption can introduce.

The kit weighs about 2 pounds and measures roughly 11 inches deep, so it fits neatly into the footprint you already have in the rack. Small and mid-size IT teams, branch offices, and enterprise data centers that rely on tape for long-term retention will appreciate the extra layer of security when archiving financial records, customer information, or intellectual property.

For any environment where tapes leave the building for off-site storage, the HPE AM495A offers an easy, reliable way to keep data unreadable to anyone without the proper keys, all while maintaining the familiar workflow your team already trusts.

• Built for LTO-4 Ultrium tape drives used in HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 and MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 libraries
• Adds hardware-based encryption without changing backup software settings
• Includes all necessary encryption hardware and clear setup documentation
• Installs quickly during a routine maintenance window
• Helps organizations meet security and compliance requirements for data stored on tape
• Compact at about 2 pounds and 11 inches deep, fitting easily into existing rack space