The HPE LTO-3 Ultrium 800GB RW Data Cartridge delivers high storage capacity, enhanced reliability, and cost-effective backup solutions for businesses, data centers, and enterprise storage needs. Offering 800GB of compressed storage (400GB native) and up to 80MB/s data transfer speed, this LTO-3 tape is engineered for scalable, long-term, and compliant data storage.
Designed for high-density storage with Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) functionality, it enables organizations to create tamperproof, regulatory-compliant archives. With HP's rigorous testing, this LTO-3 Ultrium tape ensures reliability, durability, and security for business-critical backup and disaster recovery needs.
Key Features
High-Capacity Storage 400GB native, up to 800GB compressed for efficient long-term data backup.
Fast Data Transfer Up to 80MB/s native and 160MB/s compressed for faster backups and restores.
Enterprise-Grade Reliability Superior grabber mechanism prevents leader pin loss for smooth operations.
Secure & Compliant Archiving Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) functionality for tamperproof data storage.
Durability & Longevity Designed for up to 30 years of archival life in optimal conditions.
Compatible with HPE LTO Tape Libraries & Industry-Standard LTO-3 Drives Seamless integration into existing backup infrastructures.
Ideal Use Cases
Enterprise Data Backup & Archival Ensures business continuity and disaster recovery readiness.
Compliance & Regulatory Data Storage Tamperproof WORM support for financial, legal, and healthcare records.
High-Performance Data Archiving Suitable for large-scale IT environments, research facilities, and video production.
Secure Offsite Storage Ideal for organizations needing long-term data retention with AES encryption from LTO-4 onwards.
Specifications
Condition
- Factory-sealed and unused.
Manufacturer & Model
- Brand: HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)
- Part Number: C7973A
- Tape Type: LTO-3 Ultrium RW (Rewritable) Data Cartridge
Storage & Performance
- Native Capacity: 400GB
- Compressed Capacity (2:1 Ratio): 800GB
- Native Data Transfer Rate: Up to 80MB/s
- Compressed Data Transfer Rate: Up to 160MB/s
Security & Compliance
- Encryption Support: No (Encryption available from LTO-4 onwards)
- WORM (Write Once, Read Many) Support: Yes (for compliant and tamperproof data storage)
Media & Durability
- Archival Life Expectancy: 30+ years (under optimal storage conditions)
- Durability Rating: Up to 1,000,000 passes with a less than 1 in 10^17 bit error rate
Compatibility
- Compatible with LTO-3 and LTO-4 Tape Drives
- Compatible with HPE Tape Libraries & Third-Party LTO-3 Systems
- Backward Read Compatibility: LTO-2 Tapes
- Forward Read Compatibility: LTO-4 Tape Drives (Read-only mode)
What's in the Box?
1 x HPE LTO-3 Ultrium 800GB RW Data Cartridge (C7973A)
Warranty
- 3-Month Carry-in Warranty
Why Choose HPE LTO-3 Ultrium Tape?
Reliable and cost-effective enterprise-grade storage for long-term archival needs.
High-speed data backup and restore capabilities with up to 800GB compressed capacity.
WORM functionality ensures tamperproof compliance storage for critical data.
Seamless compatibility with HPE Tape Libraries, LTO-3 drives, and backup solutions.
