C7975A HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB RW Data Cartridge

The C7975A HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB RW Data Cartridge is a high-reliability magnetic tape storage solution designed for mid-range data protection and long-term archival. As the fifth generation of Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology, it introduced the Linear Tape File System (LTFS), allowing the tape to be indexed and accessed like a standard hard drive or USB flash drive.

This media is specifically optimized for HPE StoreEver tape libraries, autoloaders, and standalone drives, providing a durable and cost-effective tier for legacy data management. The C7975A remains essential for organizations maintaining LTO-5, LTO-6, or LTO-7 hardware infrastructures, offering an "air-gap" security layer that keeps sensitive data offline and protected from electronic threats.

• Efficient Storage Capacity: Native capacity of 1.5TB, expanding to 3TB with 2:1 hardware compression
• Stable Data Transfer Rates: Native transfer speeds up to 140 MB/s for consistent backup performance
• LTFS Compatibility: Supports drag-and-drop file management with self-describing file system
• High-Coercivity Metal Particle: Advanced coating technology ensures signal stability and low error rate

LTO-5 media is fully Read/Write compatible with LTO-5 and LTO-6 drives. It is Read-Only compatible with LTO-7 drives. It is not compatible with LTO-8 or LTO-9 drives, as those generations cannot read LTO-5 magnetic tracks.

The C7975A includes an internal LTO-CM (Cartridge Memory) chip that stores historical usage data, calibration information, and media health stats. This allows the drive to quickly identify the tape and optimize its performance.

The C7975A is the Re-Writable (RW) version. If you require immutable storage for legal compliance, you must purchase the specific LTO-5 WORM variant (typically identified by a different color shell or part number, C7975W).

• Protective Handling: Each cartridge is individually housed in a high-impact plastic "jewel case" to protect against dust, debris, and physical damage
• Environmental Standards: Store in climate-controlled environment: 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F) with relative humidity of 20% to 50%
• Global Compliance: Fully compliant with RoHS and REACH regulations with worldwide shipping and complete customs documentation