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HPE LTO Ultrium-8 Data Cartridge 20-Pack, 12TB Native/30TB Compressed Storage, High-Capacity Rewritable Tape, Labeled, Q2078AN (1 Year Warranty)

Name: HPE LTO Ultrium-8 Data Cartridge 20-Pack, 12TB Native/30TB Compressed Storage, High-Capacity Rewritable Tape, Labeled, Q2078AN (1 Year Warranty)
Brand: HPE
SKU: Q2078AN
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LTO-8

Technology

30TB

Compressed

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Quantity

2.7TB/hr

Transfer

AES-256

Encryption

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Key Features

💾 30TB Compressed / 12TB Native Storage Capacity
⚡ Ultra-fast 2.7 TB/hour transfer speed
🔒 Built-in AES 256-bit encryption with FIPS140-2 Level 1 certification
📊 6,656 tracks for enhanced data density
🏆 10,000 times more reliable than Enterprise SATA HDD
📦 30-year archival life warranty
🔐 WORM (Write-Once-Read-Many) capability for tamper-proof storage
📏 3,149.61 ft tape length
💪 Ruggedized design with smart grabber mechanism
🔄 Rewritable media format

HPE LTO Ultrium-8 Data Cart...

$1,329.99 $2,070.85

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium data cartridge showing both the white protective case and green tape cartridge with 30TB capacity labeling

Industry-Leading 30TB Storage Capacity for Enterprise Data Protection

The HPE LTO-8 Ultrium data cartridge represents the pinnacle of tape storage technology, offering an impressive 12TB native capacity that expands to 30TB with compression. This eighth-generation tape solution combines advanced magnetic recording technology with HPE's proven reliability features to deliver enterprise-grade data protection. The cartridge's innovative design includes a robust housing and smart grabber mechanism that ensures consistent performance throughout its 30-year archival lifespan.

Technical Specifications

30TB compressed storage capacity with 2.5:1 compression ratio
Built-in AES-256 encryption for enhanced security compliance
6,656 tracks for maximum data density and reliability

Applications

Long-term enterprise data archiving and retention
High-volume backup operations in 24/7 environments
Secure storage for regulatory compliance and data protection

Product details

General Information

Manufacturer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Manufacturer Part Number

Q2078AN

Brand Name

HPE

Product Name

LTO Ultrium-8 Data Cartridge

Packaged Quantity

20

Product Type

Data Cartridge

Technical Information

Tape Technology

LTO-8

Compressed Storage Capacity

30 TB

Native Storage Capacity

12 TB

Tape Length

3149.61 ft

Media Formats

Rewritable

Labeled

Yes

Physical Characteristics

Height

0.8

Width

4.4

Depth

4.4

Weight (Approximate)

9.88 oz

Included in the Box

LTO-8 Cartridges

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FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE LTO Ultrium-8 Data Cartridge?

The HPE LTO Ultrium-8 Data Cartridge offers 12TB of native storage capacity and up to 30TB of compressed storage capacity using 2.5:1 compression ratio. This represents a significant increase from previous generations, offering 700% more capacity than LTO-5 and 380% more than LTO-6 in native capacity.

What is the data transfer speed of the LTO-8 cartridge?

The HPE LTO-8 Ultrium cartridge can write or read data at 2.7 TB/hour, making it ideal for large-scale, 24x7, mission-critical IT environments. This impressive transfer rate applies when using data compression and makes it one of the fastest tape storage solutions available.

How reliable is the HPE LTO-8 tape compared to Enterprise SATA drives?

The HPE LTO-8 tape is 10,000 times more reliable than Enterprise SATA HDDs, with a Bit Error Rate (BER) of 1x10^19 compared to 1x10^15 for Enterprise SATA HDDs. In practical terms, for a 1 PB archive over 10 years, LTO-8 tape would experience only 7.4 TB of estimated data loss compared to 1.1 TB for Enterprise HDDs.

What security features does the HPE LTO-8 cartridge offer?

The HPE LTO-8 cartridge includes built-in AES 256-bit encryption (IEEE1619.1) with FIPS140-2 Level 1 certification. It also offers Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) capability for tamper-proof, compliant data storage, making it suitable for secure archiving and meeting regulatory compliance requirements.

What are the physical dimensions of the LTO-8 cartridge?

The HPE LTO-8 cartridge measures 0.8 inches in height, 4.4 inches in width, and 4.4 inches in depth. It weighs approximately 9.88 ounces, making it compact and easily storable while offering massive storage capacity.