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- In Stock: 100
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: C7972AC
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The HP C7972 LTO-2 Ultrium 200/400GB custom labeled cartridges are a reliable, high-capacity solution for organizations that need to protect large volumes of data. Delivered in a convenient 20-pack, these media are designed without an external case, making them ideal for use with automated tape libraries and enterprise backup systems. Each cartridge is pre-labeled with a clear HP identifier, simplifying inventory management and ensuring consistent performance across your storage infrastructure.
Key Features
- Native capacity of 200GB and compressed capacity up to 400GB
- Custom HP label for easy tracking and compliance
- No external case - optimized for high-density library loading
- Compatible with all LTO-2 drives that support Ultrium technology
- Robust polymer coating provides resistance to dust, moisture and handling wear
- Designed for up to 1,000 full write/erase cycles per cartridge
Technical Specifications
- Model / Part Number: C7972
- Media Type: LTO-2 Ultrium tape
- Native Capacity: 200 GB
- Compressed Capacity (assuming 2:1 compression): 400 GB
- Data Transfer Rate (native): up to 100 MB/s
- Compression Ratio: Up to 2.0 : 1 (typical)
- Form Factor: 12 mm width, 102 mm length
- Operating Temperature Range: 5 deg C to 35 deg C
- Storage Temperature Range: -20 deg C to 60 deg C
- Environmental Resistance: Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing
- Package Quantity: 20 cartridges per box
Typical Applications
- Enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Long term archival of critical business data
- Data migration projects between legacy and modern storage platforms
- High-performance scientific research data capture
- Media production houses requiring secure, high capacity offsite storage
- Government and regulated industries needing reliable, tamper-evident media
Choose HP C7972 LTO-2 Ultrium cartridges for a trusted, cost-effective way to safeguard your most valuable information while maintaining the flexibility needed for modern data management strategies.