HPE 3TB LTO-5 Ultrium RW Data Cartridge (Light Blue)

The HPE C7975A is an LTO-5 Ultrium rewritable data cartridge designed for anyone who needs media they can depend on and that offers high capacity for backup and archival jobs. It provides 1.5 TB of native storage and up to 3 TB when your tape drive applies standard compression, giving you plenty of room for databases, video assets, or entire system images.

Data moves quickly thanks to a sustained transfer rate that can reach 280 MB per second. An on board memory chip stores cartridge history and file location information, allowing libraries and standalone drives to access data faster and to keep track of each tape throughout its life cycle.

Because the cartridge is rewritable, you can perform full backups, incremental runs, or test restores as often as your schedule requires. A reinforced leader pin mechanism guides the tape smoothly in and out of the drive, which helps prevent physical damage and reduces wear.

HPE builds the media to last. When it is stored between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit and at 20 to 60 percent humidity, the tape is rated for up to 30 years of archival life. AES 256-bit encryption that satisfies FIPS 140-2 Level 1 keeps sensitive data protected when tapes move offsite or sit in a vault.

The cartridge housing comes in light blue, making it easy to identify LTO-5 media at a glance. Whether you manage an enterprise tape library, maintain a small office server room, or want an offline copy of creative work, the C7975A delivers capacity, speed, and longevity in a format many IT departments already trust.

Highlights:

• Offers 1.5 TB native capacity and up to 3 TB with compression
• Delivers up to 280 MB/s transfer rate when paired with an LTO-5 drive
• Rewritable format supports multiple backup cycles
• AES 256-bit encryption and FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliance help safeguard data
• On board memory chip accelerates loading and maintains cartridge statistics
• Rated for up to 30 years of archival life under recommended conditions
• Leader pin protection reduces risk of tape damage during loading
• 846 meter tape length laid out across 1280 data tracks
• Performs best when stored at 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and 20 to 60 percent humidity
• Light blue shell allows quick identification of LTO-5 media