HP C7974AN LTO Ultrium-4 Tape Cartridge

HP C7974AN – LTO‑4 Ultrium 800 GB/1.6 TB Tape Cartridge

Overview :

The HP C7974AN tape cartridge is a Generation‑4 Linear Tape‑Open (LTO‑4) Ultrium data storage media designed for enterprise backup and archiving environments. It offers a native capacity of 800 GB and up to 1.6 TB when 2:1 compression is applied, enabling high‑density long‑term data retention. The cartridge delivers write throughput up to approximately 240 MB/s (compressed) and supports WORM and AES‑256 encryption options in compatible drives, making it suitable for regulated environments. It fits into data centre tape libraries, enterprise tape drives and automated archives as part of a backup strategy or long‑term cold storage solution. The media is compatible with all LTO‑4 drives for read/write and offers backward read compatibility with LTO‑3, enabling smooth integration into mixed‑generation tape infrastructure.

Key Features :

• 800 GB native / 1.6 TB (2:1) compressed capacity

• Up to ~240 MB/s compressed data transfer rate

• WORM‑capable for tamper‑resistant archiving

• AES‑256 encryption support in compatible drives

• Tested for up to 1 000 000 passes (≈20 000 full backups)

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