Detailed Specifications
HP C8015A - Cleaning Cartridge for DAT-160 Drives
Overview :
The HP C8015A is a dedicated cleaning cartridge designed for enterprise DAT-160 (DDS-6) tape drives. It is used by IT infrastructure and backup engineers to remove debris and head-residue buildup from the tape path, helping to maintain reliable read/write performance. The cartridge supports up to 50 cleaning cycles, enabling periodic preventive maintenance within data-centres, archives and backup libraries. It fits into standard DAT-160 or DDS-6 compatible mechanisms, making it suitable for server rooms, edge-backup systems and archive racks. The memory-track chip inside communicates with the drive to monitor usage and reduce risk of over-use or under-cleaning.
Key Features :
Compatible with DAT-160 / DDS-6 tape drives
Supports up to 50 cleaning cycles per cartridge
Built-in usage memory chip tracks cleaning count
4 mm format cleaning tape for 8 mm DAT drives
Orange-coloured cartridge for easy identification
Specifications :
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | C8015A |
| Product Type | Cleaning Cartridge |
| Tape Format | DAT-160 / DDS-6 (4 mm) |
| Cleaning Cycles | Up to 50 uses |
| Tape Path Length | 150 m (approx) |
| Colour | Orange |
| Cartridge Format | 80 × 58.9 × 19.1 mm |
| Weight | ~50 g (~0.11 lbs) |
| Compatible Drives | DAT-160, DDS-6, HP DAT series |
| Usage Tracking | Built-in memory chip |
| Cleaning Method | Automated, drive-triggered |
| Media Type | Cleaning tape for head/path maintenance |
| Archival Life | Not applicable (maintenance cartridge) |
| Package Quantity | Single cartridge |
