Detailed Specifications
HPE C7975AN - LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB RW Data Cartridge, 20-Pack
Overview :
The HPE C7975AN is a non-custom labeled, 20-pack set of rewritable LTO-5 Ultrium tape cartridges designed for enterprise backup, archival, and active archive workflows in data centres and large-scale IT deployments. It offers a native capacity of 1.5 TB and a compressed capacity of up to 3.0 TB (assuming 2:1 compression) per cartridge, enabling organisations to store large volumes of data with proven tape media reliability. With a recorded data transfer rate of up to 280 MB/s and an archival life of up to 30 years under proper storage conditions, it is optimised for enterprise-grade tape library systems, autoloaders and robotic tape environments. The cartridge format is compatible with standard LTO-5 drives and supports the Ultrium LTFS (Linear Tape File System) for improved media management and interchangeability across vendors. This solution is appropriate for enterprise backup, long-term cold storage and regulatory-compliance archiving.
Key Features :
1.5 TB native / 3.0 TB compressed capacity per cartridge
Up to 280 MB/s sustained data transfer rate
Non-custom labeled for standard media library automation
Supports 30-year archival life at recommended storage conditions
Compatible with LTO-5 Ultrium drives and tape libraries
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | C7975AN |
| Product Type | Data Cartridge (LTO-5 Ultrium) |
| Native Storage Capacity | 1.50 TB |
| Compressed Storage Capacity | 3.00 TB (2:1 compression) |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 280 MB/s |
| Tape Length | 846 m |
| Tape Thickness | 6.4 µm |
| Tape Width | 12.65 mm |
| Number of Data Tracks | 1280 |
| Archival Life | 30 years |
| Product Colour | Light Blue |
| Pack Quantity | 20 cartridges per pack |
| Weight (per cartridge) | Approx. 0.6 lb (0.27 kg) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 4.45″ × 1.10″ × 4.37″ |
