HPE LTO-10 Ultrium 75TB Data Cartridge

HPE LTO-10 Ultrium 75TB Data Cartridge (Q2080A) - Local Warranty

High-Capacity LTO-10 Tape for Enterprise Backup

The HPE LTO-10 Ultrium 75TB Data Cartridge (Q2080A) is designed for organisations that require secure, high-capacity, and cost-effective data backup solutions. As part of the latest LTO-10 Ultrium generation, this cartridge delivers massive storage capacity, making it ideal for long-term data archiving, compliance storage, and enterprise backup strategies. It is well suited for data centres, financial institutions, healthcare, and government environments handling large volumes of critical data.

Up to 75TB Compressed Capacity for Large Data Sets

The LTO-10 cartridge offers up to 75TB compressed capacity, enabling businesses to store significant amounts of data on a single tape. This reduces the number of cartridges required for backup operations, improving efficiency and lowering storage costs. It is ideal for organisations managing large datasets, backups, and long-term archives.

Reliable and Secure Data Protection

Designed for enterprise use, the HPE LTO-10 cartridge supports hardware-based encryption and WORM (Write Once, Read Many) capabilities, helping organisations protect sensitive data and meet compliance requirements. The tape format provides an offline storage option, which enhances protection against cyber threats such as ransomware and unauthorised access.

High Performance for Backup and Archiving Workflows

LTO-10 technology delivers improved data transfer performance, allowing faster backup and restore operations compared to previous generations. This helps reduce backup windows and improves operational efficiency for IT teams managing large-scale data environments. It is suitable for scheduled backups, disaster recovery planning, and data lifecycle management.

Long-Term Durability and Cost Efficiency

Tape storage remains one of the most cost-effective solutions for long-term data retention. The HPE LTO-10 Ultrium cartridge is designed for durability and long archival life, making it suitable for organisations that need reliable storage over extended periods. It provides a balance of capacity, security, and cost efficiency for enterprise storage strategies.

Technical Specification

General
• Product: HPE LTO-10 Ultrium Data Cartridge
• Model: Q2080A
• Tape Technology: LTO-10 Ultrium
• Generation: 10th Generation LTO

Capacity
• Native Capacity: 18.75 TB
• Compressed Capacity: Up to 75 TB (2.5:1 compression ratio)

Performance
• Native Transfer Rate: Up to 400 MB/s
• Compressed Transfer Rate: Up to 1,000 MB/s (2.5:1 compression)
• Data Transfer: Optimized for large-scale backup and archive workloads

Compatibility
• Drive Compatibility: LTO-10 Ultrium tape drives
• Read/Write Compatibility:
 – Read/Write: LTO-10
 – Backward compatibility subject to LTO standards

Durability & Reliability
• Archival Life: Up to 30 years (under recommended conditions)
• Load/Unload Cycles: Up to 20,000
• Bit Error Rate: 1 × 10⁻¹⁹
• Robust cartridge shell for enterprise handling

Security & Management
• Supports AES 256-bit hardware encryption (drive dependent)
• WORM (Write Once Read Many) variant available for compliance use
• Barcode label support for library management

Physical
• Form Factor: Standard LTO Ultrium cartridge
• Dimensions: Approx. 113 × 111 × 21 mm
• Weight: Approx. 200–220 g

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

Ideal Use Case
• Enterprise backup and long-term archival
• Data center and compliance-driven storage
• Air-gapped ransomware protection strategy
• High-capacity, cost-effective offline storage