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HP C7975AG LTO-5 1.5Tb (Native) 3.0TB Compressed RW Library Tap Drive
- LTO-5 Library Tape Drive Cartridge
- Native Capacity: 1.5 TB
- Compressed Capacity: 3.0 TB
- Rewritable (RW) media
- Designed for use in tape libraries
- High-density storage solution
- Part Number: C7975AG
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Product Overview
The HP C7975AG is a library tape drive utilizing LTO-5 technology, offering a native capacity of 1.5TB and a compressed capacity of 3.0TB. This Rewritable (RW) cartridge is designed for use in tape libraries and provides a high-density storage solution for backup and archival purposes.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Library Tape Drive Cartridge |
| Tape Technology | LTO-5 |
| Native Capacity | 1.5 TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 3.0 TB |
Additional Specifications
| Media Type | Rewritable (RW) |
| Form Factor | Library Cartridge |
| Manufacturer | HP |
Product Description
The HP C7975AG represents a high-capacity storage medium within the LTO-5 generation of tape technology. This specific cartridge is designed for integration into automated tape libraries, where robotic arms manage the loading and unloading of media. The LTO-5 standard offers a significant leap in storage density and performance compared to previous generations, making it a preferred choice for enterprise-level backup and long-term archival. With a native capacity of 1.5 Terabytes (TB), the C7975AG can store substantial amounts of data without compression. However, when utilizing standard data compression techniques, its capacity expands to an impressive 3.0TB. This dual-capacity feature allows organizations to optimize their storage utilization, reducing the number of cartridges required and lowering the overall cost per gigabyte. The Rewritable (RW) designation indicates that the data on the cartridge can be erased and rewritten multiple times, providing flexibility for ongoing backup operations. This cartridge is engineered for reliability and durability, crucial attributes for archival media that may be stored for extended periods. The LTO program emphasizes backward compatibility, allowing LTO-5 drives to read LTO-4 and LTO-3 tapes, and write to LTO-5 tapes, while LTO-5 drives can read LTO-4 tapes. The C7975AG is a key component for businesses requiring robust, high-volume, and cost-effective data storage solutions for their critical information assets.
