HPE C7976W

Overview

The HPE C7976W is a data cartridge designed for secure and long-term backup and archival storage. It provides a compressed capacity of 6.25TB, allowing you to store large amounts of critical data with fewer cartridge swaps. Using LTO-6 Ultrium technology, it supports fast data transfer speeds up to 400 MB per second and features a write-once, read-many (WORM) format that prevents data from being altered or overwritten, ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.

Built with a durable metal particle tape base, this cartridge offers a 30-year archival life, making it a dependable choice for organizations that require reliable, tamperproof storage. Its compatibility with WORM-compliant systems and standard 12.65 mm tape width ensures seamless integration with existing LTO-6 tape drives in enterprise environments.

Key features

• Write-once format that secures data by preventing any modifications or overwrites after recording
• High compressed storage capacity of 6.25TB to reduce the frequency of cartridge changes during backups
• Durable metal particle tape base designed to maintain data integrity for up to 30 years
• Fast data transfer speeds up to 400 MB per second to accelerate backup and restore operations
• Compatibility with WORM-compliant systems to support strict data retention and compliance requirements
• Standard tape width of 12.65 mm for easy use with existing LTO-6 Ultrium tape drives
• Long tape length of 846 meters and 2176 data tracks to maximize storage density and reliability

Key specs

• Compressed capacity: 6.25TB
• Tape technology: LTO-6 Ultrium
• Data transfer speed: up to 400 MB per second
• Tape length: 846 meters
• Number of data tracks: 2176
• Tape width: 12.65 mm
• Archival life: up to 30 years
• Format: Write-once, read-many (WORM)

Connectivity and compatibility

This cartridge is designed to work seamlessly with LTO-6 Ultrium tape drives that support WORM functionality. Its standard tape width and format ensure compatibility with enterprise backup systems that enforce tamperproof data storage policies. It fits well in environments where data security and long-term retention are critical, such as financial services, healthcare, and government sectors.

Ideal uses and environments

The HPE C7976W is well suited to organizations that need to archive large volumes of data securely and reliably over decades. It supports compliance with regulatory requirements by preventing data alteration, making it a strong choice for industries with strict data retention policies. Its fast transfer speeds and high capacity also make it practical for IT teams managing extensive backup workloads in enterprise data centers.

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