HPE LTO-3 Ultrium 800GB RW Data Cartridge C7973A - New

The HPE LTO-3 Ultrium 800GB RW Data Cartridge delivers high storage capacity, enhanced reliability, and cost-effective backup solutions for businesses, data centers, and enterprise storage needs. Offering 800GB of compressed storage (400GB native) and up to 80MB/s data transfer speed, this LTO-3 tape is engineered for scalable, long-term, and compliant data storage.

Designed for high-density storage with Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) functionality, it enables organizations to create tamperproof, regulatory-compliant archives. With HP’s rigorous testing, this LTO-3 Ultrium tape ensures reliability, durability, and security for business-critical backup and disaster recovery needs.

Key Features

✔ High-Capacity Storage – 400GB native, up to 800GB compressed for efficient long-term data backup.
✔ Fast Data Transfer – Up to 80MB/s native and 160MB/s compressed for faster backups and restores.
✔ Enterprise-Grade Reliability – Superior grabber mechanism prevents leader pin loss for smooth operations.
✔ Secure & Compliant Archiving – Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) functionality for tamperproof data storage.
✔ Durability & Longevity – Designed for up to 30 years of archival life in optimal conditions.
✔ Compatible with HPE LTO Tape Libraries & Industry-Standard LTO-3 Drives – Seamless integration into existing backup infrastructures.

Ideal Use Cases

✔ Enterprise Data Backup & Archival – Ensures business continuity and disaster recovery readiness.
✔ Compliance & Regulatory Data Storage – Tamperproof WORM support for financial, legal, and healthcare records.
✔ High-Performance Data Archiving – Suitable for large-scale IT environments, research facilities, and video production.
✔ Secure Offsite Storage – Ideal for organizations needing long-term data retention with AES encryption from LTO-4 onwards.

Specifications

Condition

• New – Factory-sealed and unused.

Manufacturer & Model

• Brand: HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)
• Part Number: C7973A
• Tape Type: LTO-3 Ultrium RW (Rewritable) Data Cartridge

Storage & Performance

• Native Capacity: 400GB
• Compressed Capacity (2:1 Ratio): 800GB
• Native Data Transfer Rate: Up to 80MB/s
• Compressed Data Transfer Rate: Up to 160MB/s

Security & Compliance

• Encryption Support: No (Encryption available from LTO-4 onwards)
• WORM (Write Once, Read Many) Support: Yes (for compliant and tamperproof data storage)

Media & Durability

• Archival Life Expectancy: 30+ years (under optimal storage conditions)
• Durability Rating: Up to 1,000,000 passes with a less than 1 in 10^17 bit error rate

Compatibility

• Compatible with LTO-3 and LTO-4 Tape Drives
• Compatible with HPE Tape Libraries & Third-Party LTO-3 Systems
• Backward Read Compatibility: LTO-2 Tapes
• Forward Read Compatibility: LTO-4 Tape Drives (Read-only mode)

What's in the Box?

✔ 1 x HPE LTO-3 Ultrium 800GB RW Data Cartridge (C7973A)

Warranty

• 3-Month Carry-in Warranty

Why Choose HPE LTO-3 Ultrium Tape?

✅ Reliable and cost-effective enterprise-grade storage for long-term archival needs.
✅ High-speed data backup and restore capabilities with up to 800GB compressed capacity.
✅ WORM functionality ensures tamperproof compliance storage for critical data.
✅ Seamless compatibility with HPE Tape Libraries, LTO-3 drives, and backup solutions.