C7976A HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB RW Data Cartridge

The C7976A HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB RW Data Cartridge is a high-performance tape media solution designed for mid-range and enterprise-level data protection. As the sixth generation of the Linear Tape-Open (LTO) standard, this cartridge provides a reliable and cost-effective tier for long-term data archiving, disaster recovery, and backup. It is specifically engineered for the HPE StoreEver ecosystem, ensuring maximum compatibility and data integrity across MSL tape libraries and standalone Autoloader environments.

In an era of increasing cybersecurity threats, the C7976A remains a vital component of a resilient security strategy. By providing a physical "air-gap"—storing data offline and disconnected from the network—it offers an impenetrable layer of protection against ransomware and unauthorized remote access, ensuring that a clean copy of critical organizational data is always preserved.

• Optimized Storage Capacity: Each LTO-6 cartridge provides a native capacity of 2.5TB, which expands to 6.25TB when utilizing 2.5:1 hardware compression. This allows for efficient consolidation of backup datasets and reduces the physical footprint of the tape archive.
• Superior Data Transfer Rates: Supporting native speeds of up to 160 MB/s (and up to 400 MB/s compressed), the C7976A ensures that data move operations stay within increasingly tight backup windows, maximizing drive utilization.
• Advanced Metal Particle (MP) Technology: The cartridge utilizes high-coercivity metal particles to provide stable magnetic recording and high signal-to-noise ratios, which are essential for long-term data retention and error-free restoration.
• Enhanced Security and Compliance: When paired with LTO-6 or newer drives, the media supports AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption. Additionally, it is available in WORM (Write-Once-Read-Many) formats to meet strict legal and regulatory requirements for immutable data storage.

The C7976A LTO-6 media is fully Read/Write compatible with LTO-6 and LTO-7 drives. It is Read-Only compatible with LTO-8 drives. It cannot be used in LTO-9 drives, as LTO-9 only supports LTO-8 and LTO-9 media.

HPE LTO-6 media is designed for an archival life of up to 30 years, provided it is stored within the recommended environmental parameters. This makes it an ideal medium for long-term regulatory compliance.

The C7976A part number typically refers to a single re-writable cartridge without a barcode label. For use in automated libraries, you may need to apply custom barcode labels or purchase HPE "Labeled" versions of the product.

• Protective Packaging: Each unit is shipped in a specialized protective case to shield the media from dust, debris, and physical shock. Bulk orders are palletized with anti-static wrapping to ensure safety during international transit.
• Storage Environment: For maximum longevity, the media should be kept in a stable environment between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F) with a non-condensing relative humidity of 20% to 50%.
• Global Logistics: We provide worldwide shipping with full customs documentation. All C7976A cartridges are fully compliant with RoHS, REACH, and WEEE standards, ensuring seamless importation and environmental compliance.