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HP Ultrium LTO cleaning cartridge, rectangular dark plastic shell with label and write-protect switch

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HP C7978A Ultrium LTO Cleaning Cartridge 50 cleanings

SKU CH-PHR9-MKTQB

Cleans LTO Ultrium tape drives with 50 cleaning cycles per cartridge

  • Up to 50 drive cleanings per cartridge
  • Compatible with DAT 160 tape technology
  • Universal Ultrium LTO PL7A cleaning formulation
  • Single cartridge ready for immediate maintenance

HP Ultrium LTO Cleaning Cartridge C7978A

The HP C7978A is a universal Ultrium LTO cleaning cartridge designed to maintain tape drive performance. It supports DAT 160 tape technology and provides up to 50 cleaning cycles per cartridge. This media is intended for IT professionals managing LTO backup libraries who need reliable drive maintenance.

Check drive compatibility and cleaning schedule

Verify that your tape drive accepts universal Ultrium LTO cleaning cartridges before ordering. Confirm the drive maintenance schedule matches the 50 cleaning cycles supplied. Ensure the cleaning process aligns with your backup window and library automation requirements.

Highlights

  • Up to 50 drive cleanings per cartridge
  • Compatible with DAT 160 tape technology
  • Universal Ultrium LTO PL7A cleaning formulation
  • Single cartridge ready for immediate maintenance

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the HP C7978A Ultrium LTO Cleaning Cartridge include any additional accessories or require separate purchases for operation?

The cartridge is supplied as a single unit ready for use in compatible LTO tape drives; no extra accessories or separate purchases are needed for the cleaning process.

How do I know whether the 50-cleaning HP C7978A cartridge is the right choice versus other capacities for my DAT 160 drive?

This cartridge provides 50 cleaning cycles and is designed for Ultrium LTO and DAT 160 drives; choose it when your maintenance schedule calls for a standard-capacity cleaning cartridge.

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