# Cleaning cartridge HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge

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**Data updated:** 2025-12-09 11:39 (EET)
**Category:** Data Cartridges (DAT, DLT, LTO, SLR, RDX)
**Manufacturer:** HP Enterprise
**Manufacturer code:** C7978A
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Available for order
**Price:** 45.99 €
**Prices and availability valid until:** 2026-07-13 23:59
**Price without VAT (21%):** 38.01 EUR
**Can be purchased by legal entities:** Yes (invoice)
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## Delivery options

| Delivery method | Delivery time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Office pickup (2b. Kengaraga str., Riga, Latvia, LV-1063) | 01.07.2026 | free |
| Pickup points | 06.07.2026 | 1.99 EUR |
| Courier delivery to door | 06.07.2026 | 4.99 EUR |

## Summary description

The HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge (C7978A) is designed for optimal cleaning of Ultrium tape drives. It features a compact size with dimensions of 113 mm depth, 110.2 mm width, and 27.9 mm height, weighing only 230 g. This cleaning cartridge ensures reliable performance and longevity of your tape drives, maintaining data integrity and preventing read/write errors. Each box contains one cleaning cartridge, suitable for various HPE Ultrium models.

## Long description

HPE Services provides a range of IT services spanning strategy, deployment, ongoing operations and training to support digital transformation. The portfolio includes consulting to plan hybrid cloud and optimize operations, managed services to operate IT environments, operational and lifecycle services for day-to-day management and project-based deployments, and HPE Education Services for role-based training and certification. Additional service features such as Defective Media Retention (DMR) and Comprehensive Defective Material Retention (CDMR) cover retention of failed disk or eligible SSD/flash components replaced by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Advantages
HPE Services delivers expertise across the full IT lifecycle through dedicated teams and modular service offerings. Consulting services help define hybrid cloud strategies and operational improvements, while managed services provide unified control of IT operations. Operational services reduce routine workload and support continuous optimization, and lifecycle services offer tailored project management for deployments. Education Services enable staff upskilling with flexible learning paths. Retention options (DMR and CDMR) allow customers to retain failed media when required.
Key specifications
Service types: Consulting, Managed Services, Operational Services, Lifecycle Services, Education Services
Operational offerings: HPE Complete Care Service, HPE Tech Care Service
Retention options: Defective Media Retention (DMR), Comprehensive Defective Material Retention (CDMR)
Coverage: On-site and remote support depending on selected services
Delivery: Assigned teams of HPE experts and modular service components
How to use
Select the HPE Services offering that matches your needs: engage consulting for strategy and hybrid cloud planning, choose managed services to outsource IT operations, or adopt operational and lifecycle services for daily management and deployment projects. Work with HPE to define service scope, agree on outcomes and assign the appropriate HPE team. For training, create learning paths and schedule courses to fit your organization. If a disk or eligible SSD/flash device is replaced due to malfunction, request DMR or CDMR according to your service agreement to retain failed media.
Recommendations
Assess current IT priorities and select a combination of consulting, managed and operational services to align resources with business goals. Use HPE Education Services to build required skills before or during major deployments. Clarify retention requirements (DMR or CDMR) in the service contract if you need to retain failed storage components.

## Specifications

### Other features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 113 x 110.2 x 27.9 |
| Quantity per box | 1 pc(s) |
| Recording technology | LTO-1 Ultrium, LTO-2 Ultrium, LTO-3 Ultrium, LTO-4 Ultrium, LTO-5 Ultrium, LTO-6 Ultrium, LTO-7 Ultrium, LTO-8 Ultrium |
| Tape width | 12.65 mm |

### Weight & dimensions

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.23 kg |
| Package weight | 230 g |
| Height | 27.9 mm |
| Width | 110.2 mm |
| Depth | 113 mm |

### Performance

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Orange |
| Product type | Cleaning cartridge |

## FAQ

### How much does the Cleaning cartridge HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge cost, and is it available for purchase?

The price is 45.99 € (valid at the time of publication and already includes all taxes). The item is available for order — 342 pcs. are in stock, and you can place your purchase right now with delivery across Latvia and Europe or choose pickup at the Riga collection point. We offer favorable purchase terms, including the option to split the payment into convenient monthly installments. Availability and price are updated in real time, so we recommend placing your order in advance.

### If I order this product today, when will I receive my order?

If you place your order today, delivery will be as fast and convenient as possible. You will be able to pick up your order on 01.07.2026 at the Riga pickup point or choose delivery across Latvia and Europe. We carefully inspect every purchase and pack it securely for safe transportation.

### What payment options are available?

AiO.lv offers several payment methods: Bank transfer, Bank cards on-line, Apple Pay, Google Pay. All transactions are 100% secure and encrypted.

### Can this product be purchased for a company (with VAT)?

Yes. AiO.lv works with legal entities in Latvia and across Europe. The product price already includes VAT. For certain product categories, as well as for companies from other EU countries with a valid VAT number, a 0% VAT rate may apply. We issue the invoice immediately after the order is placed, support electronic BIS invoices, and automatically generate all necessary accounting documents. You can complete the purchase for a company online — simply select the company profile and choose bank transfer as the payment method during checkout.

### What is the warranty period?

All HP Enterprise products come with an official 2 Years warranty. It covers all manufacturing defects and malfunctions that may occur during use. The warranty is valid at all authorized HP Enterprise service centers and through AiO.lv

### Can the product be returned after purchase?

Yes, you can return the product within 14 days of purchase if you bought it as a consumer (not a legal entity). Returns are possible without giving any reason — the main condition is that the product retains its original appearance and full set of accessories. We will make the process as simple and convenient as possible: just contact our customer support team, and we will help you arrange the return.

### Where should I contact for warranty service?

For warranty-related questions you can contact the AiO.lv (SIA VSPRO) customer support team. More information about warranty service: https://aio.lv/en/warranty

### How can I tell if this product suits my needs?

When making a choice, we recommend paying attention to the key features: weight, product colour, compatibility with your devices or usage conditions, material quality, functionality, and warranty terms. These characteristics will help you determine how well the model meets your needs.

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