Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium-15 TB-RW Data Cartridge Specification and Datasheet

: October 30, 2023
: Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium-15 TB-RW Data
What’s new
Overview
Features
Specifications
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FAQ’s
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium-15 TB-RW Data

Cartridge

What’s new

The massive increase in capacity – 620% over the native capacity of LTO-6 (18 TB LTO-9 versus 2.5 TB LTO-6)
Increase in native performance – possible to store 1.44 TB/hr using LTO-9 (full height only)
Built-in AES 256-bit encryption (IEEE1619.1) (LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9) – granted FIPS140-2 Level 1 certification.

Overview

HPE LTO Ultrium cartridges provide reliable and low-cost protection to guard your data against the threat of cyber attacks and ransomware, as well as meet your demands for reliability when restoring data. They enable businesses to comply with the recommendations of law enforcement agencies around the world to maintain offline copies of their data. Built upon a legacy of nine generations, and with native transfer speeds of up to 1.44 TB/h for LTO-9, there is a platform for every budget. Secure AES-256 encryption provides even higher levels of data security and compliance with the most stringent industry regulations to prevent unauthorized data access. HPE StoreOpen and Linear Tape File System make using tape as easy, flexible, portable, and intuitive as using other removable and shareable media, such as a USB drive. Also, because LTO cartridges at rest require minimal additional power and cooling, they offer a greener, more sustainable long-term archival solution for your data.

Features

Reliable Offline Medium that Creates an Air Gap to Keep Data Out of the Reach of Cybercriminals

Agencies such as the US FBI recommend keeping data offline. This is because tapes that are stored offline are disconnected from the network and are out of reach of sophisticated criminals who use digital networks to strike at companies to encrypt both their primary data and their backups.

Built-in AES 256-bit encryption (LTO-5 to LTO-9) allows you to provide additional security for data stored on tape. With LTO encryption (strengthened by the option to use WORM cartridges), even if tapes were to fall into the wrong hands, your data would be protected from unauthorized access.

HPE LTO Ultrium cartridge memory chip delivers faster access time and enhanced media monitoring. First-time restore ensured fewer media failures and disrupted backups, regardless of duty cycle or environmental conditions.

Lowest Total Cost of Ownership for Long-term Archiving

According to a white paper from ESG, ‘The Economic Benefits of HPE StoreEver as Active Archival Storage’, published in August 2020, LTO tape technology is over 80% less expensive across a 10-year period, than either all-disk or all- cloud solutions for a 1 PB archive growing at 10% per annum.

Standardizing on HPE LTO Ultrium delivers the capacity to meet shrinking backup windows, industry-standard, AES 256-bit encryption (IEEE1619.1), and interchangeable read-write (RW) or WORM media; without extra space or IT resource overhead. Open standard technology helps ensure compatibility across product generations and gives you more choices. HPE LTO Ultrium cartridges are available as custom-labeled or non-custom labeled.

HPE brand qualification test procedures (load/unload, shoeshine, drop testing, and environmental stress testing). This ensures maximum reliability for restoring your data. HPE offers a limited lifetime warranty for HPE LTO Ultrium cartridges, including up to 30 years of archival life, if stored at the recommended storage conditions. This ensures businesses can meet the ever- increasing demands of regulation for data retention and archiving.

Highest Capacity and Performance of any Comparable Tape Technology

HPE LTO-9 Ultrium data cartridges can write or read data at a blistering native 1.44 TB/hour, storing, encrypting, and protecting up to 45 TB* on a single cartridge, making it ideal for large-scale, 24×7, mission-critical IT environments (capacity assumes 2.5:1 compression).

A 35% increase in the number of tracks and a 3% increase in bit density has permitted a capacity increase from 30 TB for LTO-8 to 45 TB for LTO-9. From 2,176 tracks for LTO-6 to 8,960 tracks for 9th generation HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45 TB cartridges (assuming 2.5:1 compression) – an improvement of 311%

Ultra-reliable Storage Medium

Tape is more reliable than enterprise SATA disk, with a bit error rate (BER) of 1×10 to the power of 19 for LTO-8 versus 1×10 to the power of 15 for enterprise SATA HDDs. That’s a difference in reliability of four orders of magnitude–e.g. tape is 10,000 times more reliable than enterprise SATA HDD. The estimated data loss over 10 years for 1 Exabyte archive is 1.1 Petabytes for HDD compared to only 7.4 Terabytes for tape.

HPE brand qualification test procedures (load/unload, shoeshine, drop testing, and environmental stress testing) go far beyond what is required for the HPE LTO Ultrium. This ensures the utmost reliability for restoring your data. Superior ‘smart grabber’ mechanism and mechanical interlock to prevent the leader pin from being pulled inside the tape housing. Sensors detect proper connection and prevent leader loss that would ruin the tape. Simplified tape path to reduce wear, tear, and build-up of debris–crucial in automation. User write-on labels are no longer included with A and W SKUs.

Specifications

Technical specifications| HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15TB RW Data Cartridge
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Product Number| C7977A
Recording technology| LTO-7 Ultrium
Capacity| 15 TB

Compressed 2.5:1 Supported

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FAQ’s

What is the storage capacity of the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge?

The HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge has a storage capacity of 15 terabytes (TB) for uncompressed data.

What is the maximum compressed storage capacity of the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge?

The HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge can store up to 30 terabytes (TB) of data when using compression.

What is the data transfer rate of the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge?

The HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge has a maximum data transfer rate of up to 750 megabytes per second (MB/s) for uncompressed data.

Is the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge backward compatible with previous generations?

Yes, the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge is backward compatible with LTO-6 and LTO-5 tape drives, allowing for seamless integration and data migration.

What is the archival life of the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge?

The HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge offers an archival life of up to 30 years, ensuring long-term data retention.

Does the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge include encryption capabilities?

Yes, the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge supports AES 256-bit encryption, providing enhanced data security.

Does the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge have a write-once read-many (WORM) functionality?

Yes, the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge is available with Write Once Read Many (WORM) functionality, ensuring data immutability and regulatory compliance.

Can the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge be used for both backup and archive purposes?

Yes, the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge is designed for both backup and archive applications, providing reliable and scalable data storage.

What is the durability of the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge?

The HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge is designed to withstand up to 5,000 load/unload cycles, ensuring durability and longevity.

Does the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge have a barcode label for easy tracking and inventory management?

Yes, the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge features a barcode label for efficient tracking and inventory management.

What is the operating temperature range for the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge?

The HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge has an operating temperature range of 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F).

Is the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge compatible with various backup software applications?

Yes, the HPE C7977A LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridge is compatible with a wide range of backup software applications, providing flexibility and compatibility with different systems.

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