Detailed Specifications
HP Q2078W - LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB WORM Cartridge
Overview :
The HP Q2078W is a tape data cartridge designed for enterprise-grade archiving by IT and storage engineers needing a tamper-proof medium for cold data or compliance archives. It provides native capacity of 12 TB and up to 30 TB with 2.5:1 compression, using the LTO-8 Ultrium format, making it suitable for long-term retention workloads. The cartridge is compatible with automated tape libraries at data centres or archival vaults and supports WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) functionality to enforce write-once media for regulatory environments. It also integrates seamlessly with linear-tape file system (LTFS) workflows or traditional backup software, enabling offline air-gap storage for protection against ransomware or mass-data loss.
Key Features :
12 TB native (30 TB compressed) capacity for large datasets
Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) media for immutable archiving
Compatible with LTO-8 Ultrium drives & tape libraries
Tape length 960 m and 6,656 data tracks for enhanced density
AES-256 bit encryption support (via drive) and 30-year archival warranty
Specifications :
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | Q2078W |
| Product Type | LTO-8 Ultrium 30 TB WORM Data Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 12 TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 30 TB (2.5:1 compression) |
| Recording Technology | LTO-8 Ultrium |
| Media Format | WORM (Write Once Read Many) |
| Tape Length | 960 m |
| Tape Width | 12.65 mm |
| Tape Thickness | 5.6 µm |
| Number of Data Tracks | 6,656 |
| Bit Density | 525 kbit/inch |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 years |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 4.45 × 4.37 × 0.83 in (approx) |
| Weight | 0.63 lbs (0.28 kg) |
