HPE C7976BW Ultrium 6 2.5TB/6.25TB Tape Media

Running out of reliable backup space can halt projects and put critical data at risk. HPE C7976BW Ultrium 6 2.5TB/6.25TB Tape Media is a high-capacity, write-once tape cartridge designed for secure, long-term storage of large data sets, giving you peace of mind while keeping backup operations simple and fast.

Why Choose HPE Tape Media

With this cartridge you experience smooth, hassle-free archiving that fits naturally into any LTO-based workflow. The purple design stands out on shelves, making inventory checks quick, and the limited lifetime warranty removes doubt about durability. Day-to-day you’ll notice fewer cartridge swaps and more confidence that your backups are safe.

Benefits of HPE Tape Media

• Longevity: Up to 30 years of archival life protects data for decades.
• Capacity: 2.5 TB native and 6.25 TB compressed reduce the number of cartridges you need.
• Reliability: Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, so you can trust long-term performance.
• Compatibility: Works with standard Ultrium 6 drives, so no extra hardware is required.
• Ease of use: Write-on labels make identification and tracking effortless.

Key Features of a 2.5 TB Tape Media

• Colour Category: Purple. Distinct colour helps you locate cartridges quickly.
• Media Subcategory: Tape cartridges. Standard format for LTO systems ensures seamless integration.
• Tape Cartridge: Ultrium 6. Supports the latest LTO generation for high-speed transfers.
• Product Type: LTO Ultrium WORM. Write-once, read-many protects data integrity.
• Native Capacity: 2.5 TB. Stores large data sets without needing compression.
• Compressed Capacity: 6.25 TB. Maximises storage efficiency when compression is enabled.
• Tape Length: 2770 ft. Provides ample recording space per cartridge.
• Archival Life: 30 years. Guarantees long-term preservation of critical information.
• Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty. Offers peace of mind for the cartridge’s lifespan.
• Operating Temperature: 50 °F - 113 °F. Suitable for typical data-centre conditions.

Usages of a 2.5 TB Tape Media

This cartridge is ideal for IT teams handling routine backups, disaster-recovery plans, or archiving massive data collections. It fits perfectly into nightly or weekly backup schedules for enterprises that need dependable, high-capacity storage without expanding physical space. Whether you are protecting financial records, research data, or multimedia archives, the 2.5 TB tape media delivers reliable performance.

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