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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: C7978A
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The HP C7978A LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge is a reliable consumable designed to keep your LTO tape drive operating at peak performance. Engineered for use with all LTO Ultrium generations, this cartridge removes dust, debris and residual particles from the read/write heads, helping to prevent data errors and extend the life of your backup system.
Key Features
- Universal compatibility with LTO-1 through LTO-8 tape drives
- Pre-moistened cleaning media for fast and effective head contact
- Easy insertion and removal - no tools required
- Compact design that fits standard drive slots
- Cost-effective solution to reduce unplanned downtime
Technical Specifications
- Part number: C7978A
- Manufacturer: HP
- Cleaning media type: Non-woven fabric with isopropyl alcohol
- Operating temperature range: 5 deg to 40 deg Celsius (41 deg to 104 deg Fahrenheit)
- Storage temperature range: -20 deg to 60 deg Celsius (-4 deg to 140 deg Fahrenheit)
- Dimensions: 147 mm x 101 mm x 25 mm
- Weight: approximately 150 grams
Applications
This universal cleaning cartridge is ideal for data centers, enterprise backup environments, and any organization that relies on LTO tape technology for long-term storage. Use it as part of a regular maintenance schedule to:
- Maintain high read/write accuracy
- Prevent head wear caused by contaminants
- Ensure reliable restores during critical recovery scenarios
- Support compliance with archival standards that require periodic drive cleaning
By incorporating the HP C7978A cleaning cartridge into your tape management routine, you can safeguard data integrity and maximize the uptime of your LTO backup infrastructure.