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HP C7973AL LTO Ultrium 3 RW 400/800GB 20 Packs backup media
LTO Ultrium 3 rewritable cartridges store 400 GB native or 800 GB compressed per tape, supplied in a 20-pack for high-volume backup
- Media TypeLTO Ultrium 3
- Capacity400/800GB
- Quantity20 Packs
- 400 GB native capacity stores critical backups on each cartridge
- 800 GB compressed capacity doubles storage for archiving large datasets
- 20 cartridges in one pack provide a ready-to-use media library
- 576 GB per hour transfer rate speeds up nightly backup windows
- HP qualification process ensures reliable operation in all Ultrium 3 drives
HP LTO Ultrium 3 Data Cartridges
HP C7973AL cartridges use LTO Ultrium 3 magnetic tape technology to provide 400GB native and 800GB compressed capacity per unit. The pack contains 20 individually labelled data cartridges ready for archival or backup workflows. Each cartridge is qualified for HP StorageWorks and non-HP Ultrium tape drives.
Integration with tape libraries and drives
The cartridges fit any LTO Ultrium 3 drive or library slot without adapters. They free up disk space by moving cold data to offline media that can be stored off-site. The media supports a sustained backup rate of 576GB per hour to minimise the backup window.
Suited for long-term retention and compliance
Organisations needing removable, air-gapped storage for regulatory retention or disaster recovery will find the format appropriate. Buyers who require higher single-cartridge capacity or faster transfer rates should evaluate newer LTO generations. Environments without an LTO 3 drive cannot use these tapes.
Highlights
- 400 GB native capacity stores critical backups on each cartridge
- 800 GB compressed capacity doubles storage for archiving large datasets
- 20 cartridges in one pack provide a ready-to-use media library
- 576 GB per hour transfer rate speeds up nightly backup windows
- HP qualification process ensures reliable operation in all Ultrium 3 drives
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Model | C7973AL |
| Media Type | LTO Ultrium 3 |
| Capacity | 400/800GB |
| Quantity | 20 Packs |
Questions about this item
How much compressed data can each LTO Ultrium 3 cartridge in the 20-pack store?
Each cartridge stores up to 800 GB compressed, giving 400 GB native capacity per tape.
What sustained backup throughput can the media support when used in a compatible drive?
The media is rated for up to 576 GB per hour, minimising interruption to network and SAN backup jobs.
Which tape drives can read and write these HP C7973AL cartridges?
They work with all HP StorageWorks and non-HP Ultrium 3 tape devices that support the LTO Ultrium 3 format.
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