HPE C7976B

Overview

The HPE C7976B is a data cartridge designed for long-term storage and backup, offering a compressed capacity of up to 6.25 terabytes. It uses Barium Ferrite technology to ensure data stability for up to 30 years, making it a solid choice for businesses and professionals who need reliable archiving solutions. This cartridge is built for LTO-6 Ultrium systems and supports a read speed of up to 400 megabytes per second, enabling efficient data access and restoration.

Key features

• High-capacity storage with 6.25 TB compressed data to handle large archives and backups
• Barium Ferrite tape technology that maintains data integrity over decades
• Re-writable media allowing updates and reuse as backup needs change
• Fast read speed of up to 400 MB/s to reduce backup and recovery times
• Long tape length of 846 meters supporting high-density data storage
• Compatibility with HPE StoreEver tape libraries and other LTO-6 systems for flexible integration
• 2,176 data tracks that maximize storage efficiency on a single cartridge

Key specs

• Storage capacity (compressed): 6.25 TB
• Tape technology: Barium Ferrite (BaFe)
• Read speed: up to 400 MB per second
• Tape length: 846 meters
• Data tracks: 2,176
• Media type: Re-writable
• Archival life: up to 30 years

Connectivity and compatibility

This cartridge is designed to work seamlessly with LTO-6 Ultrium tape drives, including HPE StoreEver tape libraries. Its compatibility with a broad range of LTO-6 systems ensures it fits well into existing backup infrastructures without requiring additional hardware changes. This makes it a practical choice for organizations looking to maintain or expand their tape-based storage solutions.

Ideal uses and environments

The HPE C7976B cartridge is well suited for businesses that require secure, long-term data retention such as financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies. It supports offline backups, compliance with data retention policies, and archiving of critical records. Its robust design and long archival life make it a dependable option for environments where data preservation over decades is essential.

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