Detailed Specifications
HP C7980A - SDLT I Data Cartridge
Overview :
The HP C7980A is a Super DLT I (SDLT I) data cartridge designed for enterprise-class backup and archive applications where reliability and backward compatibility with DLT libraries matter. It supports native capacities of up to 110 GB or 160 GB depending on the drive, and compressed capacities up to 220 GB or 320 GB when used in compatible SDLT 220 or SDLT 320 drives respectively. The cartridge fits into departmental, branch or data-centre tape libraries and remains viable for long-term archival storage thanks to its 30-year design life. It integrates seamlessly into legacy DLT/SDLT infrastructures, enabling reuse of existing library investments while still delivering high-capacity media for systematic backup workflows.
Key Features :
Native capacity of up to 160 GB and compressed up to 320 GB
Compatible with SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 drives supporting DLT backward reads
Sustained native transfer rate greater than 10 MB/s, up to ~16 MB/s
Durable media design with archival life up to 30 years and 1,000,000 head passes
Linear serpentine recording format with optical servo tracking for efficiency
Specifications :
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | C7980A |
| Product Type | SDLT I Data Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | Up to 160 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | Up to 320 GB |
| Sustained Transfer Rate | Up to ~16 MB/s (native) |
| Tape Length | 1,828 m (approx.) |
| Archival Life | 30 years |
| Durability (head passes) | 1,000,000 passes |
| Format | Linear serpentine |
| Compatible Drives | SDLT 220, SDLT 320 |
| Shell Material | Polycarbonate resin |
| Storage Temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20 % to 80 % RH |
| Weight | ~0.27 lbs (≈ 0.12 kg) |
