HPE 15TB LTO-7 Ultrium RW Data Cartridge

The HPE C7977A is an LTO-7 Ultrium rewritable data cartridge that lets you pack large volumes of information into a tape you can trust for decades. Whether you are safeguarding daily database backups, archiving rich media projects, or creating an offline copy of critical business records, this cartridge provides the space and performance needed to keep operations moving.

With a compressed capacity of up to 15 TB and a sustained transfer rate that reaches 2.5 TB per hour, routine backups finish within predictable windows instead of overnight marathons. This speed is valuable for administrators who run tight backup schedules, production teams handling high-resolution video, and research groups that generate continuous data streams.

HPE engineers designed the tape for long-term dependability. A projected archival life of 30 years helps satisfy retention policies and compliance mandates, while built-in servo tracking and on-board sensors guide the tape path to prevent edge damage or misalignment inside automated libraries. The 960-meter length and 3584 data tracks maximize density without sacrificing reliability.

The cartridge is rewritable, so you can refresh or reorganize data as needs change. When security is paramount, native support for AES-256 encryption works with compatible drives to lock every file against unauthorized access, meeting the requirements of most regulatory frameworks.

Because the HPE C7977A follows the open LTO specification, it drops straight into HPE StoreEver drives and virtually any other LTO-7 capable library. Use it for on-premises vaulting, offsite disaster recovery rotations, or as a cost-effective cold storage tier that sits safely offline and out of reach of ransomware.

Highlights:

• 15 TB compressed capacity
• Up to 2.5 TB per hour write speed
• 30-year archival life
• AES-256 encryption supported
• Rewritable media format
• 3584 data tracks for high density storage
• Built-in sensors help prevent tape damage
• Designed for use in automated systems
• Tape length 960 meters
• Tape thickness 5.6 microns