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HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB Data Cartridge (Q2078A) - SourceIT

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB Data Cartridge

SKU: Q2078A

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB Data Cartridge (Q2078A) - Local Warranty 

High-Capacity LTO-8 Tape for Enterprise Backup

The HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB Data Cartridge (Q2078A) is designed for organisations that require secure, high-capacity, and cost-effective data backup solutions. As part of the LTO-8 Ultrium generation, this cartridge provides reliable storage for long-term archiving, compliance requirements, and enterprise backup strategies. It is well suited for data centres, financial institutions, healthcare organisations, and government environments managing critical data.

Up to 30TB Compressed Capacity for Efficient Storage

The LTO-8 cartridge delivers up to 30TB compressed capacity, allowing businesses to store large volumes of data on a single tape. This helps reduce storage media requirements and improves operational efficiency in backup and archiving workflows. It is ideal for organisations handling growing datasets and long-term retention needs.

Secure and Reliable Data Protection

The HPE LTO-8 Ultrium cartridge supports hardware-based encryption and WORM (Write Once, Read Many) capability, helping protect sensitive information and meet compliance standards. Tape-based storage also provides an offline air-gap, enhancing security against cyber threats such as ransomware and unauthorised access.

High Performance for Backup Operations

LTO-8 technology delivers reliable transfer performance, enabling efficient backup and restore processes. It is designed to support enterprise backup environments with consistent data throughput, helping IT teams reduce backup windows and maintain operational efficiency across large-scale storage systems.

Cost-Effective Long-Term Archival Storage

Tape remains one of the most cost-effective solutions for long-term data retention. The HPE LTO-8 Ultrium cartridge is built for durability and extended archival life, making it suitable for organisations that require dependable storage for compliance, disaster recovery, and historical data preservation.

Technical Specification

General
• Product: HPE LTO-8 Ultrium Data Cartridge
• Model: Q2078A
• Tape Technology: LTO-8 Ultrium
• Generation: 8th Generation LTO
• Media Type: Re-writable (RW)

Capacity
• Native Capacity: 12 TB
• Compressed Capacity: Up to 30 TB (2.5:1 compression ratio)

Performance
• Native Transfer Rate: Up to 360 MB/s
• Compressed Transfer Rate: Up to 900 MB/s
• Throughput: Approx. 2.7 TB/hour (compressed)

Compatibility
• Drive Compatibility: LTO-8 Ultrium tape drives
• Read/Write Compatibility:
 – Read/Write: LTO-8
 – Forward Compatibility: LTO-9 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 and diagnostics

Media & Recording
• Base Material: Barium Ferrite
• Recording Technology: Linear Tape-Open (LTO)
• Data Tracks: 6,656
• Bit Density: 525 kbits/inch
• Tape Length: Approx. 960 m
• Tape Width: 12.65 mm
• Tape Thickness: 5.6 µm

Security & Management
• AES 256-bit hardware encryption (drive dependent)
• WORM (Write Once Read Many) version available
• Barcode label support for automated library environments
• Supports LTFS (Linear Tape File System) for easy file access

Physical
• Form Factor: Standard LTO Ultrium cartridge
• Dimensions: Approx. 113 × 111 × 21 mm
• Weight: Approx. 0.28 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
• Enterprise backup and disaster recovery
• Long-term data archiving and compliance storage
• Air-gapped ransomware protection strategy
• Cost-efficient high-capacity offline storage for data centres



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