Detailed Specifications
HPE C7976AN - LTO-6 Ultrium Data Cartridge Pack
Overview :
The HPE C7976AN is a 20-cartridge pack of LTO-6 Ultrium rewritable data cartridges designed for enterprise backup, archive and data centre environments. Each cartridge provides native capacity of 2.5 TB and up to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 compression, enabling technicians and storage managers to address large-scale retention requirements and long-term archive workflows. These cartridges are compatible with LTO-6 drives and earlier generations in the Ultrium family, making them suitable for data centre, campus archive or edge-archive installations. The non-custom labelled format simplifies deployment in tape libraries or autoloaders by delivering unique barcodes already applied to each cartridge. They integrate smoothly with HPE StoreEver libraries and standard LTO-6 automation systems for efficient media management and logistics.
Key Features :
Native capacity 2.5 TB and compressed up to 6.25 TB
LTO-6 Ultrium tape technology supports broad archive use
Non-custom labelled 20-cartridge pack for streamlined library integration
Metal-particle (MP) media construction for reliability in automation
Limited lifetime warranty plus 30-year archival life specification
Specifications :
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | C7976AN |
| Product Type | Data Cartridge Pack |
| Tape Technology | LTO-6 Ultrium |
| Native Storage Capacity | 2.5 TB |
| Compressed Storage Capacity | 6.25 TB (2.5:1 ratio) |
| Tape Length | 846 m (≈ 2775.6 ft) |
| Tape Width | 12.65 mm |
| Tape Thickness | 6.4 µm |
| Media Base Material | Metal Particle |
| Data Tracks | 2,176 tracks |
| Archival Life | 30 years |
| Media Format | Re-writable |
| Pack Quantity | 20 cartridges |
| Package Dimensions (W×H×D) | 10.8″ × 13″ × 6″ |
| Approximate Package Weight | 13.67 lb |
