Blank data tape HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15 TB

The HPE LTO-7 Ultrium blank data tape (HPE, MPN C7977A, EAN 0889894157720) provides a compressed capacity of 15 TB and a native transfer rate equivalent to 700 MB/s (up to 2.5 TB/hr compressed). The cartridge uses LTO-7 technology with a tape width of 1.27 cm, length 960 m and tape thickness 5.6 µm, designed for reliable backup and long-term archiving in enterprise environments. The cartridge is compatible with LTO-7 drives and supports standard LTO features such as WORM and AES-256 encryption on supported drives and the Linear Tape File System from LTO-5 onward.

Advantages

HPE LTO-7 Ultrium cartridges deliver high storage density and scalable performance suitable for large backups and archiving. They have been exhaustively tested for reliability, offer compatible support for industry-standard LTO features (WORM, AES-256 encryption, LTFS where supported), and are physically robust with a tape thickness of 5.6 µm and a durable cartridge design. The cartridge is lightweight (0.28 kg) and has a blue housing for easy identification.

Suitable for

• Enterprise backup and restore operations
• Long-term archiving and compliance archives (with WORM-capable drives)
• Secure offline storage when used with AES-256 capable drives
• Portable tape-based data interchange using LTFS-enabled systems

Key specifications

• Brand: HP Enterprise (HPE)
• Model / MPN: C7977A
• EAN: 0889894157720
• Technology: LTO-7 Ultrium
• Compressed capacity: 15 TB (typical, 2.5:1 compression)
• Native transfer rate: 700 MB/s (compressed up to ~2.5 TB/hr)
• Tape width: 1.27 cm
• Tape length: 960 m
• Tape thickness: 5.6 µm
• Weight: 0.28 kg
• Colour: Blue

How to use

Insert the HPE LTO-7 Ultrium cartridge into a compatible LTO-7 drive following the drive manufacturer’s loading procedure. Use backup software or the system’s tape management tools to configure backup jobs, set compression and encryption options (if supported by the drive), and schedule regular backups. For LTFS use, mount the tape via an LTFS-capable drive and follow the operating system’s instructions to copy files to the tape as you would to other removable storage.

Usage recommendations

Store cartridges in a clean, dry environment away from magnetic fields, extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. Label cartridges clearly and maintain an inventory for rotation. Use certified LTO drives and follow vendor guidelines for firmware and media handling to ensure data integrity and drive compatibility.