C7973A LTO-3 Backup Tape Cartridge (400GB/800GB)

C7973A Specifications

HPE LTO-2 Ultrium 200/400 GB Data Cartridge

Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard (HPE)
Manufacturer Model: C7973A
Product Line: HPE LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge
Product Series: LTO-2 Ultrium
Product Type: Magnetic Tape Cartridge
Product Name: HPE LTO-2 Ultrium 200/400 GB Data Cartridge

KEY FEATURES:
Storage Capacity (Native): 200 GB
Storage Capacity (Compressed): 400 GB (2:1 compression)
Media Type: Rewritable Magnetic Tape
Recording Technology: Metal Particle (MP)
Tape Format: LTO-2 Ultrium
Cartridge Type: Data Cartridge

PERFORMANCE:
Native Data Transfer Rate: Up to 40 MB/s
Compressed Data Transfer Rate: Up to 80 MB/s
Compression Ratio: 2:1 (typical, drive dependent)

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Designed for enterprise backup and archival environments
Archival Life: Up to 30 years (recommended storage conditions)
Reliability Rating: Enterprise-class backup media

PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: LTO Ultrium standard cartridge
Tape Length: ~609 meters
Tape Width: 12.65 mm
Typical Weight: ~200 g