Detailed Specifications
HP C7972A - LTO-2 Ultrium Data Cartridge
Overview :
The HP C7972A is a generation-2 LTO Ultrium data cartridge designed for IT infrastructure teams managing backup and archival workloads. It provides 200 GB native and 400 GB compressed capacity, enabling cost-effective data retention in tape library environments. Compatible with LTO-2 drives and offering backward read capability into LTO-1 drives, it fits well in data-centre or remote-site tape libraries where longevity and media reliability matter. With a rugged cartridge design, this tape is suited for both daily backup rotation and long-term vaulting under automation. Integration with HP StorageWorks libraries and media-management systems ensures you can monitor media health and lifecycle in enterprise backup workflows.
Key Features :
200 GB native / 400 GB compressed capacity
Designed for LTO-2 drives and backward read on LTO-1 drives
Tape length approximately 609 m (metal-particle media)
Archival life rated up to 30 years under proper storage
Cartridge features embedded media-memory and robust mechanism
Specifications :
| Spec | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | C7972A |
| Product Type | LTO-2 Ultrium Data Cartridge |
| Native Storage Capacity | 200 GB |
| Compressed Storage Capacity | 400 GB |
| Tape Length | 609 m |
| Tape Width | 12.65 mm |
| Tape Thickness | 8.9 µm |
| Media Technology | Metal Particle |
| Number of Data Tracks | 512 |
| Coercivity | 2050-2550 Oe |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 years |
| Backward Read Capability | Yes, from LTO-1 drives |
| Cartridge Weight | ~0.60 lbs (~270 g) |
| Cartridge Dimensions | ~4.45 in length |
