HP C7973A LTO-3 Backup Tape Cartridge (400GB/800GB)
HP C7973A LTO-3 Backup Tape Cartridge (400GB/800GB)
SKU:C7973A
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The HP C7973A is a LTO-3 Ultrium tape cartridge with a native storage capacity of 400 GB and 800 GB of compressed data. Transfer rates for this tape is 80 MB/s native and 160 MB/s compressed. Thus in matters of speed and capacity, C7973A tape continues the LTO legacy of doubling the specifications over the previous generation. The number of tracks has increased to 706 which were 512 previously.
Long Term Reliability
HP's continuous testing program ensures not only that tape remains compatible with all LTO-3 tape drives by all manufacturers, but also that media lasts for up to 30 years and for at least 260 full backups. The HP C7973A Ultrium 3 tape has of 680m lengthy tape and uses a PEN (Polyethylene Naphthalate) as its tape formulation. Self-cleaning capabilities make itself efficient and also features the LTO-CM (Cartridge Memory) for faster access.
Additional Information
| Specification | |
| Manufacturer | HP |
| Manufacturer Part # | C7973A |
| Product Description | HP Ultrium RW Data Cartridge - LTO Ultrium x 1 - 400 GB |
| Type | LTO Ultrium |
| Tape Cartridge | Ultrium 3 |
| Media Included Qty | 1 |
| Colour | Gold |
| Native Capacity | 400 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 800 GB |
| Tape Length | 680 m |
| Features | Metal Particle (MP) |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Designed For | LTO-4 Ultrium; LTO-5 Ultrium; ProLiant DL360p Gen8; StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL6030, MSL6060, SAS Rack-Mount Kit, SB1760c; StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader; StorageWorks Ultrium 920, 960; Ultrium 1840, 920 |
| General | |
| Colour | Gold |
| Media Included Qty | 1 |
| Tape Cartridge | Ultrium 3 |
| Type | LTO Ultrium |
| Compatibility Information | |
| Designed For | HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 HP ProLiant DL360p Gen8, DL360p Gen8 Base, DL360p Gen8 CMS, DL360p Gen8 Entry, DL360p Gen8 High Performance HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Ultrium 960, MSL4048 Ultrium 960, MSL6030 Ultrium 960, MSL6060 Ultrium 960, SAS Rack-Mount Kit, SB1760c Tape Blade HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader Ultrium 920 HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920, 960 HP Ultrium 1840, 920 |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 80% |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45C |
| Max Storage Temperature | 32C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 10C |
| Min Storage Temperature | 16C |
| Manufacturer Warranty | |
| Service & Support | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Media | |
| Archival Life | 30 years |
| Compressed Capacity | 800 GB |
| Features | Metal Particle (MP) |
| Native Capacity | 400 GB |
| Tape Length | 680 m |