HPE LTO-5 Ultrium Tape Cartridge 3TB-Rewritable

The HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3 TB Rewritable Tape Cartridge offers reliable, high-capacity storage with 1.5 TB native and 3.0 TB compressed capacity. Designed for enterprise-grade backup and archival, it delivers fast data transfer speeds of up to 280 MB/s (compressed), long-term durability of up to 30 years, and compatibility with LTO-5 and LTO-4 drives.

HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3 TB Rewritable Tape Cartridge – Specifications

General Information:

• Model: HPE LTO-5 Ultrium Rewritable Tape Cartridge
• Part Number: Varies depending on region, typically C7975A
• Type: Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium Generation 5 (LTO-5)
• Format: Rewritable
• Capacity:
  • Native: 1.5 TB
  • Compressed: 3.0 TB (2:1 compression ratio)
• Recording Technology: Linear Serpentine

Performance:

• Data Transfer Rate:
  • Native: 140 MB/s
  • Compressed: 280 MB/s (2:1 compression ratio)
• Access Speed: Fast data retrieval and efficient sequential read/write operations.

Physical Specifications:

• Cartridge Dimensions:
  • Length: 102.0 mm
  • Width: 105.4 mm
  • Thickness: 21.5 mm
• Cartridge Weight: Approximately 200 g (0.44 lbs)

Durability and Reliability:

• Archival Life: Up to 30 years under proper storage conditions.
• Load/Unload Cycles: Tested for 20,000 load/unload cycles.
• Durability: Designed for robust environments with enhanced mechanical stability.
• Error Rate: Less than 1 error in 10⁷ bits read.

Compatibility:

• Drive Compatibility: Fully compatible with LTO-5 Ultrium drives, backward read-and-write compatibility with LTO-4 drives.
• Standards: Complies with ECMA, ISO/IEC, and LTO consortium specifications.

Environmental Requirements:

• Operating Temperature: 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F)
• Storage Temperature: 16°C to 32°C (60°F to 90°F)
• Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
• Storage Humidity: 20% to 50% (non-condensing)

Features and Benefits:

• High Capacity: Provides scalable storage for growing data demands.
• Secure Data Storage: Write-once and rewritable features ensure versatile data protection.
• Advanced Data Integrity: Implements CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) and servo tracking for reliable performance.
• Green Technology: Energy-efficient and eco-friendly archival solution with recyclable materials.

Use Cases:

• Long-term archival storage.
• Disaster recovery and backup solutions.
• High-capacity data transfer for enterprise environments.