HPE Q2078AA

Overview

The HPE Q2078AA is a pack of twenty LTO-8 Ultrium rewritable data cartridges designed for high-capacity, reliable data storage. Each cartridge offers 12 TB of native storage and up to 30 TB when compressed, making it suitable for large-scale backups, archival projects, and long-term data retention. With data transfer speeds reaching 2.7 TB per hour, these cartridges help keep backup windows short and predictable, supporting efficient data management in demanding environments.

Key features

• High native capacity of 12 TB per cartridge with up to 30 TB compressed, reducing the need for frequent media swaps
• Fast data transfer rate of up to 2.7 TB per hour to accelerate backup and restore operations
• Integrated Ultrium memory chip enables quick file access, media health tracking, and simplified inventory management
• Durable media construction designed to withstand continuous, large-scale use and minimize errors during data retrieval
• Pack of 20 rewritable cartridges supports cost-effective rotation and long-term storage strategies
• Compact cartridge size fits easily into standard storage environments without occupying excessive space
• Limited lifetime warranty from HPE ensures confidence in media longevity and reliability

Key specs

• Native capacity: 12 TB per cartridge
• Compressed capacity: up to 30 TB per cartridge
• Data transfer rate: up to 2.7 TB per hour
• Technology: LTO-8 Ultrium rewritable
• Cartridge dimensions: approximately 4.45 × 4.4 × 1.8 inches
• Pack quantity: 20 cartridges
• Warranty: HPE limited lifetime warranty

Connectivity and compatibility

These cartridges are fully compatible with HPE StoreEver LTO-8 drives and a wide range of third-party LTO-8 libraries and automation systems. This ensures seamless integration into existing backup infrastructures and supports a variety of enterprise storage workflows. The Ultrium memory chip embedded in each cartridge enhances compatibility by facilitating media tracking and file location across supported devices.

Ideal uses and environments

This 20-pack of LTO-8 cartridges is well suited for organizations that require dependable, high-volume data storage with minimal media handling. It fits well in enterprise data centers, healthcare facilities, financial institutions, media production houses, and research environments where secure, long-term data retention is critical. The cartridges also provide an effective offline backup solution to protect against ransomware and data loss, making them a strong choice for IT teams managing compliance and archival needs.

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