Detailed Specifications
HP C7976B - LTO-6 Ultrium Tape Cartridge
Overview :
The HP C7976B is a rewritable LTO-6 Ultrium data cartridge designed for enterprise backup, archiving and data protection environments. It delivers a native capacity of 2.5 TB, with up to 6.25 TB compressed, making it suited for high-volume storage workflows. With a native data transfer rate of 160 MB/s (up to 400 MB/s compressed), it integrates into tape-library or autoloader systems in data-centers, archival racks or off-site vaults. The cartridge uses BaFe (barium ferrite) magnetic media for improved durability and is compatible with standard LTO-6 drives and libraries under the HP StoreEver and Ultrium ecosystem.
Key Features :
Native 2.5 TB capacity with up to 6.25 TB compressed
BaFe (barium ferrite) media for higher durability
160 MB/s native, up to 400 MB/s compressed transfer rate
846 meter tape length for extended recording time
Archival life rated for up to 30 years
Specifications :
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | C7976B |
| Product Type | LTO-6 Ultrium Tape Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 2.5 TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 6.25 TB |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | 160 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 400 MB/s |
| Tape Technology | BaFe (Barium Ferrite) |
| Tape Length | 846 m |
| Number of Tracks | 2,176 |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 years |
| Tape Width | 0.495 in (12.65 mm) |
| Tape Thickness | 6.4 µm |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 4.45 in × 1.10 in × 4.37 in (113 × 27.9 × 111 mm) |
| Weight | 0.60 lb (approx 270 g) |
