Detailed Specifications
HP C7975W - LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB WORM Tape Cartridge
Overview :
The HP C7975W is a Write-Once Read-Many (WORM) tape cartridge designed for archive and backup environments where tamper-proof media is required. It provides a native capacity of 1.5 TB and up to 3 TB with 2:1 compression, and supports transfer speeds up to 280 MB/s, enabling large-scale data capture in a single cartridge. This cartridge is typically used in enterprise tape libraries and automation systems in data-centres, archive racks or off-site vaults. It integrates with LTO-5 drives and retains compatibility with LTO cleaning and automation workflows, fitting seamlessly into existing backup infrastructure without extra management overhead.
Key Features :
Native capacity of 1.5 TB, compressed up to 3 TB
WORM (Write-Once Read-Many) format ensures immutable data
LTO-5 technology with 1,280 data tracks and 343 kbits/in recording density
Tape length 846 m and tape width 12.65 mm for high density
Archival life rated up to 30 years under proper storage
Specifications :
| Spec | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | C7975W |
| Product Type | LTO-5 Ultrium WORM Data Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 1.5 TB |
| Compressed Capacity (2:1) | 3.0 TB |
| Transfer Rate (read/write) | 280 MB/s |
| Number of Data Tracks | 1,280 |
| Bit Density | 343 kbits/inch |
| Tape Length | 846 m |
| Tape Width | 12.65 mm |
| Tape Thickness | 6.4 µm |
| Magnetic Layer Coercivity | 2,500-2,700 Oe |
| Archival Life | 30 years |
| Weight | 0.6 lb |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 4.45 × 4.37 × 1.10 in |
