HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB Data Cartridge (C7976A)

HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB Data Cartridge (C7976A) - Local Warranty

HPE LTO-6 Ultrium Data Cartridge: High-Capacity, Encrypted Data Backup for Enterprise-Grade Storage
The HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB Data Cartridge (C7976A) is a powerful, high-capacity storage medium designed to support the backup, archival, and disaster recovery needs of modern enterprises. Offering 2.5TB native capacity and 6.25TB compressed capacity, this Linear Tape-Open (LTO) cartridge allows businesses to store large datasets on a single tape. With its support for 256-bit AES hardware encryption, fast data transfer speeds, and long archival life, the LTO-6 cartridge provides reliable, secure, and efficient storage for SMBs, data centers, and large enterprises. The LTO-6 format is compatible with LTO-6, LTO-7, and LTO-8 drives, offering backward and forward compatibility to ensure smooth integration with existing IT infrastructure.

Massive Data Storage for Large-Scale Backups
The HPE LTO-6 Data Cartridge (C7976A) offers a massive storage capacity of 2.5TB native and 6.25TB compressed, enabling businesses to store critical files, system images, and entire databases on a single tape. This high-capacity design reduces the number of tapes required for large backups, making data management more efficient and cost-effective. With the ability to store multiple backups on a single tape, companies can lower overall operational costs, improve scalability, and reduce storage space requirements.

Hardware Encryption for Data Security and Compliance
The HPE LTO-6 Ultrium Data Cartridge supports 256-bit AES hardware encryption, ensuring secure storage and protection of sensitive business data. This encryption capability helps businesses meet global security standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX, preventing unauthorized access to critical files. With encrypted data, organizations can comply with regulatory requirements while safeguarding intellectual property, customer data, and operational information. Hardware-based encryption offers a faster, more secure alternative to software-based encryption.

Blazing-Fast Data Transfer Speeds for Faster Backups
With data transfer rates of up to 160 MB/s (native) and 400 MB/s (compressed), the HPE LTO-6 Data Cartridge (C7976A) allows for quick and efficient data backups and restores. This speed reduces backup windows and accelerates recovery time, ensuring business continuity even during system failures. The faster throughput allows IT teams to handle large-scale backups, system migrations, and data restoration tasks in a fraction of the time. This efficiency is critical for enterprises, data centers, and SMBs with time-sensitive backup requirements.

30-Year Archival Life for Long-Term Data Preservation
The HPE LTO-6 Data Cartridge (C7976A) is designed for long-term data retention, offering a shelf life of up to 30 years under optimal storage conditions. This long-term durability makes it ideal for businesses required to retain records for regulatory compliance, legal requirements, and internal audits. Its high wear resistance ensures consistent read/write performance even after multiple usage cycles, providing companies with reliable, long-term storage for disaster recovery and archival purposes.

Backward and Forward Compatibility with LTO Drives
The HPE LTO-6 Data Cartridge (C7976A) is compatible with LTO-6 drives for both read/write operations. It also offers read/write compatibility with LTO-7 drives and read compatibility with LTO-8 drives, ensuring maximum flexibility and future-proofing for IT infrastructures. This compatibility allows businesses to continue using existing hardware while upgrading their storage strategy for higher capacities. The LTO format is a widely adopted standard, ensuring interoperability with HPE and third-party tape libraries and drives.

Technical Specifications

• Model: HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB Data Cartridge (C7976A)
• GTIN: 190017429542
• Storage Capacity: 2.5TB (native) / 6.25TB (compressed)
• Data Transfer Rate: 160 MB/s (native) / 400 MB/s (compressed)
• Format: LTO-6 (Linear Tape-Open)
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware encryption support
• Compatibility: Compatible with LTO-6 and LTO-7 drives (read/write) and LTO-8 drives (read-only)
• Media Life: Up to 30 years of archival storage life
• Usage: Data backup, disaster recovery, and long-term data archiving
• Build Quality: Durable, robust construction for consistent, error-free write and read performance
• Security Compliance: Compliant with industry security standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX