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- In Stock: 190
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: C7976A
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The HP LTO-6 Ultrium 5TB RW Data Cartridge (part number C7976) delivers high-capacity, reliable tape storage for demanding enterprise environments. Designed for read/write operations, this cartridge provides fast data access and robust protection against loss, making it an ideal choice for backup, archiving, disaster recovery and long-term retention.
Key Features
- 5TB native capacity (15TB compressed) per cartridge
- Read/write capability supports both backup and restore operations
- Compatible with LTO-6 drives from HP, IBM, Quantum and other major vendors
- Advanced error correction and data integrity checks ensure reliable storage
- Durable, sealed cartridge design protects media from dust, moisture and temperature fluctuations
- Fast data transfer rates up to 400 MB per second (native) for efficient backup windows
- Backward compatibility with LTO-5 drives (read only) for phased migration strategies
Technical Specifications
- Native capacity: 5 TB
- Compressed capacity (assuming 3:1 compression): 15 TB
- Data transfer rate (native): up to 400 MB per second
- Compression ratio: up to 2.5:1 (typical) and 3:1 (maximum)
- Operating temperature range: 0 to 60 degrees Celsius
- Storage temperature range: -20 to 70 degrees Celsius
- Media type: Linear Tape-Open (LTO) version 6
- Form factor: Standard LTO cartridge, 12 mm width, 140 mm length
- Interface: Compatible with SAS, Fibre Channel and Ethernet based LTO-6 drives
Applications
- Enterprise backup solutions for servers, virtual machines and databases
- Long term archival of regulatory compliance data
- Disaster recovery sites requiring secure offsite storage
- Media and entertainment workflows that need high-capacity tape for large video files
- Research institutions storing scientific datasets and research outputs
- Financial services preserving transaction logs and audit trails
This HP LTO-6 Ultrium cartridge combines capacity, speed and durability to meet the rigorous demands of modern data protection strategies. Whether you are scaling your backup infrastructure or building a robust archival library, the C7976 offers a proven solution that integrates seamlessly with existing LTO ecosystems.