

Product Overview
HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB WORM Data Cartridge has been designed to store data securely over the long term, using high capacity and a high rate of data transfer as the primary objective. This cartridge has a native capacity of 2.5 TB and a compressed capacity of 6.25 TB, offering sufficient storage for large volumes of data. It is built on the LTO Ultrium 6 specification and thus is compatible, reliable, and suitable for the needs of businesses that need data storage that is scalable and durable.
Key Features and Benefits
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High storage capacity: When handling extensive data sets, the storage capacity of 2.5 TB is used and can be expanded to 6.25 TB in compressed form per cartridge. This will reduce the number of tapes utilized.
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Technology: This technology ensures that the deposited information in the system cannot be erased or overwritten; therefore, data has been saved without altering it, as well as in a compliant way.
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Better Data Protection: AES-256 Level 1 security protection of FIPS 140-2 to protect sensitive information.
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Long-term Data Retention: The long-term data retention has a life span of up to 30 years and hence fits better in a long-term data storage and retention policy.
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Compatibility: LTO Ultrium 6 drives and libraries are also fully compatible, and they can be easily integrated with existing systems.
Technical Specifications
Feature |
Specification |
Native Capacity |
2.5 TB |
Compressed Capacity |
Up to 6.25 TB (2.5:1 compression) |
Data Transfer Rate |
Up to 160 MB/s (native), 400 MB/s (compressed) |
Tape Length |
846 meters |
Tape Width |
12.65 mm |
Tape Thickness |
5.6 µm |
Base Material |
Metal Particle |
Bit Density |
400 kbits/inch |
Data Tracks |
2,176 |
Magnetic Coercivity |
2,850 Oe |
Archival Life |
Up to 30 years |
Media Format |
Write Once, Read Many (WORM) |
Encryption Support |
AES-256-bit |
Compliance |
FIPS 140-2 Level 1 |
Warranty |
Limited Lifetime Warranty by HPE |
Product Information
The HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB WORM Data Cartridge (C7976W) has been designed in accordance with the increasing requirements of the secure storage of data within an enterprise information system. It has excellent capacity and speed for transferring data, making it suitable for backing up large datasets. In contrast, its WORM technology ensures the integrity of the data as well as compliance with regulatory demands. The capacity of the cartridge to be compatible with LTO Ultrium 6 drives and libraries enables the cartridge to be easily integrated into the existing systems to offer a solution to data backup and archival needs with a secure and scalable solution.