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Light blue LTO Ultrium 5 data cartridge, single pack

HPE

HPE C7975A LTO Ultrium 5 3.0TB backup media

SKU CH-XXVG-XZ5F4 MPN C7975A

LTO Ultrium 5 cartridge stores 3.0 TB with a 280 MB/s read speed on 846 m of 12.65 mm metal-particle tape

  • Total capacity3.0 TB
  • Media formatLTO Ultrium 5
  • Pack quantity1 Pack
  • Key featuresRead Speed: 280 MB/sec Product Color: Light Blue Tape Length
  • 0 TB native capacity stores large archives
  • 280 MB/s read speed accelerates backup windows
  • 846 m tape length enables high-density recording
  • 1 280 data tracks increase track density
  • 4 µm thickness supports reliable long-term retention

LTO Ultrium 5 cartridge for data archiving

This HPE C7975A cartridge provides 3.0TB native capacity on a single tape. It uses LTO Ultrium 5 metal particle media with 1280 data tracks. The cartridge is suited for backup and long-term archiving workflows.

For tape libraries with LTO-5 or LTO-6 drives

Organisations running LTO-5 or LTO-6 drives can write and read these cartridges at up to 280 MB/sec. Buyers who need higher native capacity per cartridge or drives that only support LTO-7 and later should look at newer media generations.

3.0TB native capacity on 846 m of tape

The tape length of 846 m and width of 12.65 mm yield the stated 3.0TB capacity at a bit density of 343 kbits/inch. This single figure determines whether the cartridge meets your per-tape storage requirement.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Backup Disks & Cartridges, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $28.99
Cheaper than about 69% of the 136 comparable items (median $47.99).
Total capacity 3.0 TB
Higher than about 72% of the 23 comparable items (median 800 GB).
Price per TB $9.66 per TB
Cheaper than about 67% of the 16 comparable items (median $18.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model nameC7975A
Total capacity3.0 TB
Size & build
Shipping weight0.26 kg
Package size116 × 110 × 28 mm
In the box
Pack quantity1 Pack
More details
Media formatLTO Ultrium 5

Questions about this item

Which tape drive generation is required to write to this LTO Ultrium 5 cartridge?

An LTO-5 drive is needed to write to this cartridge; LTO-6 and LTO-7 drives can also write to it, while LTO-4 drives cannot.

Will this cartridge read correctly in an LTO-4 drive I already own?

No, LTO-4 drives cannot read LTO-5 media; you need at least an LTO-5 drive to access the 3.0TB capacity.

What read speed should I see reported by the drive when verifying this tape?

The drive should report a read speed of 280 MB/sec when reading this cartridge.

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