Description
HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB BaFe RW — High-Performance Magnetic Data Cartridge, AES-256 Bit Encryption & 400 MB/s Speed
HPE Reference: C7976B · BaFe (Barium Ferrite) Technology · LTO Ultrium Generation 6 Standard
✅ Product Condition
This HPE LTO-6 C7976B cartridge is sold new and sealed in its original HPE packaging. No prior use, no previous opening. The BaFe magnetic tape, protective casing, and internal components are intact and ready for your first professional backup operations.
📦 Product Presentation
The HPE LTO-6 Ultrium C7976B cartridge represents a next-generation magnetic tape backup solution. Thanks to its BaFe (Barium Ferrite) technology, it offers superior magnetic stability, better resistance to heat and humidity, and an archive lifespan of up to 30 years.
🚀 With a native capacity of 2.5 TB and up to 6.25 TB in compressed mode (2.5:1 ratio), combined with a transfer speed of 160 MB/s native and 400 MB/s compressed, this LTO-6 cartridge is designed for professional environments requiring large, fast, and secure backups.
🔐 The LTO-6 standard includes AES-256 bit hardware encryption (FIPS 197), ensuring complete confidentiality of your sensitive data in case of loss or theft of the physical media. An ideal solution to meet regulatory compliance requirements (GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA) and corporate data security policies.
🔧 Technical Specifications
400 MB/s compressed
🖥️ Compatibility With HPE Drives
Compatible with HPE StoreEver LTO-6 equipment and any LTO-6 drive on the market (IBM, Quantum…):
- HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Ultrium 6250 Tape Autoloader
- HPE StoreEver MSL2024 Ultrium 6250 Tape Library
- HPE StoreEver MSL4048 Ultrium 6250 Tape Library
- HPE StoreEver MSL8096 Ultrium 6250 Tape Library
- HPE StoreEver SAS Rack-Mount Ultrium 6250 Drive
- LTO-7 Drives (read + write) and LTO-8 Drives (read-only) via LTO backward compatibility
🏅 Authenticity & Quality Guaranteed
All our consumables are original and authentic brand products. We do not sell any compatible or generic cartridges. This HPE C7976B cartridge is a 100% original HPE product, ensuring maximum reliability and full manufacturer warranty coverage.
🌟 Why Order From Us?
- ✅ 30-day warranty — Returns accepted without justification in case of any issue
- 🚚 Secure and fast shipping with carrier tracking number provided upon dispatch
- 📦 Careful packaging — Optimal protection of the magnetic medium during transport
- 🧾 Professional invoice with 0% VAT in paper format included in every package
- 💬 Responsive seller — Answers to your questions within 24 business hours
⚠️ Important Information
💻 Software exclusion: We cannot be held responsible for any software incompatibility, driver issues, or malfunctions related to the buyer’s IT environment. The cartridge is a physical medium whose proper functioning depends solely on compatibility with your hardware.
🛠️ No technical support: We do not provide technical assistance for installation, software configuration, or integration into your backup infrastructure.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
💡 What Is The Difference Between The C7976A And The C7976B?
Both references are LTO-6 Ultrium HPE cartridges with identical capacity (2.5 TB native / 6.25 TB compressed). The fundamental difference lies in the magnetic material used: the C7976A is based on MP (Metal Particle) technology, an older generation, while the C7976B uses BaFe (Barium Ferrite) technology. BaFe offers better thermal and humidity resistance, greater stability of magnetic particles over time, and increased restoration reliability — essential for long-term archival backups and high-demand datacenter environments.
💡 Is This LTO-6 Cartridge Backward Compatible With LTO-7 Or LTO-8 Drives?
Yes. The LTO (Linear Tape-Open) standard requires backward compatibility of two generations: an LTO-7 drive can read and write on an LTO-6 C7976B cartridge. An LTO-8 drive can read data from an LTO-6 cartridge but cannot write to it. However, this cartridge is not compatible with LTO-5 or earlier drives. This is key information for planning the scalability of your magnetic tape backup infrastructure.
💡 Which Backup Software Is This Cartridge Compatible With?
The HPE C7976B cartridge is compatible with all major tape backup solutions on the market: Veritas NetBackup, Veeam Backup & Replication, Arcserve Backup, IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM), Commvault, Backup Exec, Amanda, and many others. It works on Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE), VMware, and any environment supporting LTO SCSI/SAS drives. Note: we do not provide technical support for software configuration or integration of this media into your system.
💡 How Many Times Can You Write On This LTO-6 Backup Cartridge?
The HPE LTO-6 C7976B cartridge is designed to support up to 260 full read/write passes throughout its operational life. Its archival retention life is estimated at 30 years under recommended storage conditions (temperature between 16°C and 32°C, relative humidity between 20% and 60%). This level of durability makes it an ideal medium for 3-2-1 backup strategies, disaster recovery plans (DRP), and long-term retention policies for critical data.
💡 Does AES-256 Encryption Need To Be Manually Enabled On This Cartridge?
Yes. The AES-256 bit encryption (FIPS 197) built into the LTO-6 standard is not active by default on the cartridge. It must be configured from your compatible tape drive or backup software (e.g., HPE StoreEver, Veritas NetBackup, IBM Spectrum Protect…). Once enabled, all data written to the cartridge is transparently encrypted and remains inaccessible without the corresponding encryption key — an essential protection to comply with GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS regulations regarding offsite stored data security.
💡 What Are The Shipping Times And Conditions?
We ship worldwide. Orders are dispatched within 24 business hours after payment confirmation. A carrier tracking number is provided as soon as the package is picked up, allowing you to track your delivery in real time. Each shipment is carefully packed to protect the magnetic media from shocks and electrostatic fields during transit. A professional invoice with 0% VAT in paper format is systematically included with every package.
💾 HPE LTO-6 Ultrium C7976B — New & Sealed BaFe Data Cartridge 🛡️
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