HPE Q2078A

LTO-8 Ultrium Data Cartridge - 12TB Native / 30TB Compressed

The HPE Q2078ALTO-8 Ultrium Data Cartridge delivers massive storage capacity and high-speed performance, with 12TB native and up to 30TB compressed. It's designed for data-intensive environments that demand fast, reliable, and secure backup and archival solutions.

Features

Perfect for enterprise backup systems, the HPE LTO-8 Ultrium cartridge meets today's storage challenges with unparalleled efficiency and security. With a compressed capacity of up to 30TB and high throughput speeds, it ensures your backups are completed quickly and stored securely. Designed for compatibility with LTO-8 and LTO-9 tape drives, it also enables data encryption and partitioning to meet compliance and operational requirements.

Advanced Options

Whether you're managing big data workloads, safeguarding critical records, or developing a secure long-term archive, this cartridge delivers consistent performance and robust protection against data loss.

Product Key Features

• 12TB native / 30TB compressed storage capacity

• Up to 360 MB/s native data transfer rate

• Compatible with LTO-8 and LTO-9 drives (read/write)

• Ideal for high-volume backup, archiving & disaster recovery

• Supports hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption

• Ultra-durable metal particle tape for long archival life

Reliability & Performance

The HPE Q2078Ais built with ultra-thin, high-density magnetic tape, ensuring long-term stability with up to 30 years of archival life. Its durable construction, combined with support for hardware encryption and WORM options (available separately), offers peace of mind in regulated industries. High reliability and fast throughput make it ideal for high-demand IT environments.

Key Features :

• 12TB native capacity / 30TB compressed

• Compatible with LTO-8 and LTO-9 Ultrium drives

• Up to 360 MB/s data transfer rate (native)

• Metal particle tape with servo tracking technology

• Supports AES 256-bit encryption and LTFS

• Archival-grade durability (30-year lifespan)

Specification :

Specification	Details
Model Number	Q2078A
Product Type	LTO Ultrium RW Tape Cartridge
Format	LTO-8 Ultrium
Capacity (Native)	12 TB
Capacity (Compressed)	30 TB
Transfer Rate (Native)	Up to 360 MB/s
Tape Length	960 meters
Encryption Support	AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Compatibility	LTO-8 & LTO-9 drives (read/write)
Archival Life	Up to 30 years
Media Type	Metal Particle
Dimensions	4.02 x 4.15 x 0.85 inches
Weight	0.6 lbs (approx.)