Detailed Specifications
HP C7978A - Universal LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge
Overview :
The HP C7978A cleaning cartridge is designed for routine maintenance of LTO Ultrium tape drives and libraries, supporting generations LTO-1 through LTO-8. It removes debris and contaminants from the tape path and read/write heads, helping reduce read/write errors and extending drive life in demanding environments. The cartridge supports up to 50 cleaning cycles in compatible drives and is compatible with HP and non-HP Ultrium libraries and drives. The compact form factor allows easy integration into data centre routines, helping operators maintain optimal tape system performance, especially in automated libraries where throughput and reliability matter. It is suitable for enterprise backup, archive and long-term storage systems, used across branch, data centre and archival campus environments to ensure media handling integrity.
Key Features :
Compatible with LTO 1 to LTO 8 Ultrium drives and libraries
Clean-up of tape path and read/write heads up to ~50 cycles
Compact form factor simplifies integration into media routines
Reduces head contamination-related errors in automation
Extends service life of tape drives in archive/storage systems
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | C7978A |
| Product Type | Universal Cleaning Cartridge |
| Compatible Generations | LTO-1 to LTO-8 Ultrium |
| Tape Width | 0.498 in (12.65 mm) |
| Product Colour | Orange |
| Cleaning Cycles | Up to ~50 uses (varies by drive model) |
| Media Format | Not applicable (cleaning cartridge) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 4.45 in × 4.34 in × 1.10 in |
| Weight | 0.50 lb (approx 0.23 kg) |
| Drive Compatibility | HP and non-HP Ultrium tape drives |
| Package Quantity | 1 unit |
| Environmental Rating | Standard tape drive usage conditions |
| Warranty | 90 days (manufacturer standard) |
| Bar-code Label | Not included (cleaning cartridge) |
