Detailed Specifications
HPE C7976W - LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB WORM Data Cartridge
Overview :
The HPE C7976W is a Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) format data cartridge built on LTO-6 Ultrium technology, designed for engineers and IT teams who require tamper-proof archival of large data sets. It offers a native capacity of 2.5 TB and supports up to 6.25 TB compressed capacity, enabling high-density storage in tape libraries. This cartridge is suitable for use in enterprise tape drives and automation environments within data centres, archival facilities or off-site vaulting. Its compatibility with standard LTO-6 drives and backward read-capability (where supported) makes it a good fit for long-term retention in backup, compliance, regulatory or archive deployments. Integration into existing tape libraries from major vendors is straightforward, enabling it to serve as a low-cost, low-power medium for offline or nearline data protection.
Key Features :
Native capacity of 2.5 TB and compressed 6.25 TB
WORM format for immutable, tamper-resistant archives
30-year archival life when stored under proper conditions
Compact cartridge size: 4.4″ × 4.4″ × 1.1″, ~0.6 lb
Compatible with LTO-6 tape drives and automation libraries
Specifications :
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | C7976W |
| Product Type | LTO-6 Ultrium WORM Data Cartridge |
| Tape Technology | LTO-6 Ultrium |
| Native Storage Capacity | 2.5 TB |
| Compressed Storage Capacity (2.5:1) | 6.25 TB |
| Tape Length | 846 m (≈ 2,776 ft) |
| Media Format | WORM (Write Once, Read Many) |
| Cartridge Dimensions (W × H × D) | 4.4 in × 4.4 in × 1.1 in |
| Weight | 0.6 lb |
| Archival Life | 30 years |
| Environmental Compliance | REACH |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Compatible Drives | LTO-6 drives; read‐back in some LTO-7 drives |
| Recording Media Material | Metal Particle (MP) |
