HPE LTO-1 Ultrium 200GB Data Cartridge

HPE LTO-1 Ultrium 200GB Data Cartridge (C7971A) - Local Warranty 

Reliable LTO-1 Tape for Backup and Archival Storage

The HPE LTO-1 Ultrium 200GB Data Cartridge (C7971A) is designed for organisations that require dependable and cost-effective storage for backup and long-term data retention. As part of the LTO-1 Ultrium generation, this cartridge provides foundational tape storage performance for legacy systems and archival environments. It is suitable for SMEs and organisations maintaining older tape infrastructure while ensuring continued access to stored data.

Up to 200GB Compressed Capacity for Essential Storage

The LTO-1 cartridge offers up to 200GB compressed capacity, enabling organisations to store essential business data efficiently on a single tape. This helps streamline backup processes and reduce storage complexity, making it suitable for environments with smaller data volumes or legacy archival requirements.

Secure Data Protection for Legacy Environments

The HPE LTO-1 Ultrium cartridge supports data protection mechanisms designed for reliable storage and retrieval. Tape-based storage provides an offline air-gap, helping protect data from cyber threats such as ransomware and unauthorised access. It remains a practical option for organisations maintaining older backup systems.

Stable Performance for Backup Operations

LTO-1 technology delivers consistent data transfer performance for reliable backup and restore operations. It is suitable for scheduled backups, disaster recovery planning, and archival workflows where stability is required within legacy environments.

Cost-Effective Solution for Long-Term Retention

Tape storage continues to be one of the most cost-effective solutions for long-term data retention. The HPE LTO-1 Ultrium cartridge is built for durability and long archival life, making it suitable for organisations that require reliable storage over extended periods while maintaining cost efficiency.

Technical Specification

General
• Product: HPE LTO-1 Ultrium Data Cartridge
• Model: C7971A
• Tape Technology: LTO-1 Ultrium
• Generation: 1st Generation LTO
• Media Type: Re-writable (RW)

Capacity
• Native Capacity: 100 GB
• Compressed Capacity: Up to 200 GB (2:1 compression ratio)

Performance
• Native Transfer Rate: Up to 20 MB/s
• Compressed Transfer Rate: Up to 40 MB/s
• Throughput: Approx. 144 GB/hour (compressed)

Compatibility
• Drive Compatibility: LTO-1 Ultrium tape drives
• Read/Write Compatibility:
 – Read/Write: LTO-1
 – Read: LTO-2 drives supported

Durability & Reliability
• Archival Life: Up to 30 years
• Load/Unload Cycles: Up to 20,000
• Bit Error Rate: 1 × 10⁻¹⁹
• Cartridge Memory Chip: Built-in for media tracking

Media & Recording
• Base Material: Metal Particle
• Recording Technology: Linear Tape-Open (LTO)
• Data Tracks: Approx. 384–512
• Tape Length: Approx. 600–650 m
• Tape Width: 12.65 mm
• Tape Thickness: Approx. 8–9 µm

Security & Management
• Supports hardware encryption (drive dependent)
• Barcode label support for automated tape libraries
• Write-on label support for identification

Physical
• Form Factor: Standard LTO Ultrium cartridge
• Dimensions: Approx. 113 × 111 × 21 mm
• Weight: Approx. 0.25–0.30 kg

Environmental
• Operating Temperature: 10°C to 45°C
• Storage Temperature: 16°C to 32°C
• Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing

Ideal Use Case
• Legacy backup environments
• Long-term archival and compliance storage
• Cost-effective offline backup for small datasets
• Air-gapped data protection strategy