Detailed Specifications
HP C7975A - LTO-5 Ultrium RW Data Cartridge
Overview :
The HP C7975A is a rewritable LTO-5 Ultrium data cartridge designed for enterprise-grade backup and archive applications, used by IT engineers managing data protection infrastructures. It offers a native capacity of 1.5 TB and a compressed capacity of up to 3 TB at 2:1 compression, enabling significant storage density in tape libraries. The cartridge supports sustained transfer rates up to approximately 280 MB/s, making it suitable for automated tape library environments in data centres. With a design life of up to 30 years under proper storage conditions, it fits long-term retention requirements and integrates with LTFS (Linear Tape File System) for simplified file-based access in the archive tier.
Key Features :
Native capacity 1.5 TB and compressed up to 3 TB
Sustained transfer rate approximately 280 MB/s
Built-in AES-256 bit encryption capability
Cartridge memory chip for media monitoring
Archival life up to 30 years under proper conditions
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HP / HPE |
| Part Number | C7975A |
| Product Type | LTO-5 Ultrium RW Data Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 1.5 TB |
| Compressed Capacity | Up to 3 TB (2:1 compression) |
| Maximum Transfer Rate | Approx. 280 MB/s |
| Tape Length | Approx. 846 m (2,776 ft) |
| Tape Format | Ultrium 5 RW |
| Encryption | AES-256 bit |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 years |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 4.5″ × 4.4″ × 1.1″ |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs |
| Media Type | Metal Particle (MP) |
| Cartridge Memory | Yes (integrated) |
| Compatibility | LTO-5 drives and backward read/write where supported |
