HPE 30TB LTO-8 Ultrium RW Data Cartridges (20-Pack)

The HPE Q2078AA is a pack of twenty LTO-8 Ultrium rewritable data cartridges that delivers up to 30 TB of compressed capacity per tape, with 12 TB available natively. The set is designed for organizations that need dependable, high-volume storage without constant media swaps, making it ideal for full system backups, archival footage, or long-term research data.

Each cartridge can move data at speeds up to 2.7 TB per hour, so overnight backup windows stay brief and predictable. An integrated Ultrium memory chip stores cartridge metadata, allowing drives and libraries to locate files quickly, track media health, and simplify inventory management. Whether you are restoring a single document or an entire server, access remains swift and controlled.

The media is engineered for continuous, large-scale operation. Careful manufacturing and robust construction help reduce the risk of errors, increasing the likelihood of a successful first-time restore. This reliability, combined with a limited lifetime warranty, makes the cartridges a practical choice for finance, healthcare, media production, and any other field that requires secure, long-term data retention.

The pack integrates seamlessly with HPE StoreEver LTO-8 drives and compatible third-party automation systems. Use it to archive compliance records for decades, migrate rarely accessed files off primary storage, or keep an offline copy that protects against ransomware attacks. Each cartridge is compact enough to fit in a desk drawer yet spacious enough to hold an entire server image, so it serves both enterprise data centers and smaller IT rooms that still demand enterprise-grade protection.

• 30 TB compressed capacity per cartridge, 12 TB native
• Data transfer rate up to 2.7 TB per hour
• LTO-8 Ultrium technology compatible with LTO-8 drives and libraries
• Ultrium memory chip for quick file access and media tracking
• Media construction designed for continuous, large-scale environments
• Pack includes 20 rewritable cartridges for cost-effective rotation
• Compact housing measures roughly 4.45 × 4.4 × 1.8 inches
• Covered by an HPE limited lifetime warranty