Each HPE LTO 3 tape cartridge has a capacity of 400GB native and 800GB compressed. The 3rd generation HP LTO-3 Ultrium 800 GB RW Data Cartridge offers high capacity and a low cost per GB, reinforced by the HPE Brand specification – the industry’s most demanding media quality standard.

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Part Number: C7973A
DOT Part Number: HPC7973A
Shipping Weight: 0.75 lbs
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1-9 $28.70	10-49 $27.99	50+ $27.04

Overview
Specifications

Highest Capacity and Performance of any Comparable Tape Technology
LTO Ultrium cartridge memory chip delivers faster access time and enhanced media monitoring.
First time restore ensured with fewer media failures and disrupted backups, regardless of duty cycle or environmental conditions.
Ultra-reliable
Superior 'smart grabber' mechanism and mechanical interlock to prevent the leader pin from being pulled inside the tape housing. Sensors detect proper connection and prevent leader loss that would ruin the tape.
Simplified tape path to reduce wear and tear and build up of and debris (important in automation).
HPE brand qualification test procedures (load/unload, shoeshine, drop testing and environmental stress testing) go far beyond what is required for the LTO Ultrium logo. This ensures maximum reliability for restoring your data.
HPE warrants LTO Ultrium cartridges for up to 30 years archival life. This ensures businesses can meet the ever-increasing demands of regulation for data retention and archiving.
Secure
Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) version provides tamperproof, compliant data storage.
Value for money
Open standard technology ensures compatibility across product generations and gives you more choice. Cartridges are available as Custom Labeled, Non-Custom Labeled (both Custom and Non Custom include RFID options from LTO-4 onwards) and non-labeled versions.

Technical Specifications

Storage

Media capacity compressed

Up to 800 GB

Recording technology

LTO-3 Ultrium

Tape thickness

8.0 um

Media labeling

Write-on Labels in box

Base material

Metal Particle

Archival life

30 years

Capacity

800GB Compressed 2:1; Supported

Read speed, media

120 MB/sec

Tape width

12.65 mm

Magnetic coercivity

2500-2850 Oe

Tape width

0.49803 in

Bit density

245 kbits/inch

Media capacity native

400 GB

Tape length

680 m

Media format

Re-writable

Data tracks

704

Drive compatibility

Storage Media Compatibility Matrix

Relative humidities
Storage humidity	20 to 60% (Archival)
Operating humidity range	10 to 80% (Operating)
Temperatures
Operating temperature range	50° to 113° F (10° to 45° C)
Long term storage temperature	41° to 73° F (5° to 23° C)
Day-to-day storage temperature	60° to 90° F (16° to 32° C)

Warranty

Limited Lifetime