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HP C7974AB LTO Ultrium 4 Data Cartridge LTO Ultrium LTO-4
- LTO Ultrium 4 (LTO-4) technology
- 800GB native storage capacity
- 1.6TB compressed storage capacity
- Designed for enterprise data backup and archiving
- High reliability and durability
- WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) capability
- Standard LTO Ultrium cartridge form factor
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Generation
- LTO-4
- Native Capacity
- 800GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 1.6TB
- Technology
- LTO Ultrium
- Form Factor
- Data Cartridge
- Brand
- HP
Product details
This HP LTO Ultrium 4 data cartridge offers high-capacity storage for enterprise data backup and archiving. It provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for long-term data retention.
Technical Information
| Generation | LTO-4 |
| Native Capacity | 800GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 1.6TB |
| Technology | LTO Ultrium |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Data Cartridge |
| Brand | HP |
| Features | WORM, Encryption Capable |
Description
The HP C7974AB is an LTO Ultrium 4 (LTO-4) data cartridge, a high-capacity magnetic tape media designed for enterprise-level data backup, archiving, and disaster recovery. LTO technology is a widely adopted standard known for its reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in managing large volumes of data. This specific cartridge offers a native storage capacity of 800GB, which can be expanded to 1.6TB when using hardware compression, making it suitable for storing significant amounts of information. LTO-4 introduced key advancements over previous generations, including increased capacity and performance, along with enhanced security features like native hardware encryption. The cartridge also supports the Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) functionality, which is critical for regulatory compliance and data integrity, ensuring that data, once written, cannot be altered or deleted. This makes it an ideal choice for archiving sensitive information that must be preserved in its original state. Manufactured by HP, a leading provider of data storage solutions, the C7974AB cartridge is built to stringent quality standards to ensure reliability and durability during its operational lifespan. It is designed for use in LTO-4 tape drives and is backward read-compatible with LTO-3 drives, offering some flexibility. This data cartridge represents a robust and economical solution for organizations needing to perform regular backups, archive historical data, and maintain compliance with data retention policies.
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