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Single LTO Ultrium cleaning cartridge in a dark rectangular plastic case

HPE

HPE C7978A LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge backup media

SKU CH-THD2-YGCBY MPN C7978A

Cleans LTO Ultrium tape drives with a 1046.6 ft cartridge weighing 285.8 g

  • Media formatLTO Ultrium CLEANING
  • Pack quantity1 Pack
  • Key featuresTape Technology: LTOTape Length: 1046.6 ftWeight (Approximat
  • Universal cartridge cleans all LTO Ultrium drives
  • 6 ft tape length enables thorough head cleaning
  • 8 g lightweight design allows easy handling
  • Manufactured in Japan to strict quality standards
  • Lifetime limited warranty backs long-term reliability

HPE LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge

The HPE C7978A is a single universal cleaning cartridge designed for LTO Ultrium tape drives. It removes debris from the read and write heads to maintain reliable backup and archive operations for data centres and IT teams.

Fits any compatible LTO drive slot

The cartridge inserts directly into a supported LTO Ultrium drive without extra cabling or software. It frees the drive from contaminant build-up that can cause read errors or media damage during routine backup windows.

Rated for repeated cleaning cycles

Each pass uses a short length of the 1046.6 ft tape to wipe the head surface. The cartridge weighs approximately 285.8 g and carries a lifetime limited warranty from the manufacturer.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model nameC7978A
Size & build
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size113 × 111 × 28 mm
In the box
Pack quantity1 Pack
More details
Media formatLTO Ultrium CLEANING

Questions about this item

How many cleaning cycles does each C7978A cartridge provide for LTO Ultrium drives?

The manufacturer specifies a lifetime limited warranty for the cartridge.

What heat or noise does the cleaning cartridge produce during extended drive operation?

The cartridge itself is passive media and generates no heat or noise; only the drive mechanism is active.

Which LTO Ultrium drive generations are compatible with this C7978A cleaning cartridge?

It is designed as a universal cleaning cartridge for HPE LTO Ultrium tape drives.

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