Detailed Specifications
HP C7973W - LTO-3 Ultrium WORM Data Cartridge
Overview :
The HP C7973W is an LTO-3 Ultrium WORM (Write-Once-Read-Many) tape cartridge designed for IT infrastructure teams needing long-term, tamper-resistant archive storage. It provides 400 GB native and up to 800 GB compressed capacity, enabling efficient data retention of logs, compliance backups, or cold-archive data. The cartridge is built for data centres and archive libraries that support LTO-3 drives, and it fits into automated tape libraries or standalone tape drives. Its WORM capability ensures data written cannot be modified, making it suitable for regulatory or audit-ready deployments. Engineers can integrate it with standard LTO-3 tape drive systems and automated tape robotics for scalable, secure archival workflows.
Key Features :
Native 400 GB / compressed up to 800 GB capacity
WORM media: write-once for archival integrity
Tape format: LTO-3 Ultrium generation
Archival life rated to 30 years in proper environment
Compatible with LTO-3 drives for read/write and backward with limitations
Specifications :
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | C7973W |
| Product Type | LTO-3 Ultrium WORM Data Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 400 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 800 GB |
| Tape Format | LTO-3 Ultrium |
| Tape Width | 0.50 in (1.26 cm) |
| Tape Length | 2,230.97 ft (≈ 680 m) |
| Archival Life | 30 years |
| Data Tracks Number | 704 |
| Tape Technology | Metal Particle (MP) |
| Weight | 10.08 oz (0.63 lb) |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1.8 in × 4.5 in × 4.4 in |
| Media Coating | Metal Particle |
