HPE LTO CLEANING TAPE
$130.00 'inc. GST'
The HPE LTO CLEANING TAPE is a vital maintenance tool for ensuring optimal performance of LTO Ultrium tape drives. Compatible with LTO-1 through LTO-9, it helps reduce read/write errors, extend drive life, and maintain data integrity across mixed-generation libraries. Designed for high-duty environments, it supports secure offline storage and complements AES 256-bit encrypted and WORM media. Rigorous testing ensures reliability, making it essential for long-term archival strategies and enterprise-grade backup systems.
HPE LTO Universal Cleaning Cartridge (C7978A) – Essential Maintenance for Reliable Tape Storage
The HPE LTO Universal Cleaning Cartridge (C7978A) is a critical maintenance tool designed to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your LTO Ultrium tape drives. Engineered for universal compatibility, this cleaning cartridge supports LTO generations 1 through 9, making it a versatile solution for enterprise environments with mixed-generation tape libraries.
As part of the industry’s first open data storage platform, the LTO Ultrium system emphasizes reliability, scalability, and security. Regular cleaning using the C7978A cartridge helps prevent read/write errors, reduces media wear, and ensures consistent data access—especially in high-duty-cycle or automated environments.
Protecting Data with Offline Air Gap Security
Government agencies worldwide, including the US FBI, recommend maintaining offline copies of critical data to defend against ransomware and cyber threats. LTO technology enables this by creating a physical air gap, isolating stored data from network-based attacks. While the cleaning cartridge itself does not store data, it plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of drives that handle AES 256-bit encrypted tapes (LTO-5 to LTO-10), including WORM-compatible media for regulatory compliance.
Maximizing ROI Through Preventive Maintenance
According to the 2023 white paper “Data Economics: LTO-9 Optimizing Data Value” by Solutions North, LTO technology offers a return on investment of up to 1856% compared to cloud storage and 501% over HDDs. Regular use of the HPE cleaning cartridge helps preserve this value by minimizing drive failures, reducing downtime, and extending the life of your tape infrastructure.
Universal Compatibility & Open Standards
The C7978A cleaning cartridge is compatible with all LTO Ultrium drives from Gen 1 to Gen 9, and with libraries designed for these generations. This ensures seamless integration across diverse environments and supports HPE’s commitment to open-standard technology, giving users flexibility and choice. Whether your setup includes RW or WORM media, the cleaning cartridge helps maintain consistent performance across all formats.
Tested for Reliability in Demanding Conditions
HPE applies rigorous qualification testing to its cleaning cartridges, including:
- Load/unload cycle testing
- Shoeshine resistance
- Drop testing
- Environmental stress simulations
These procedures ensure that the cartridge performs reliably under real-world conditions, helping IT teams restore data with confidence and avoid disruptions caused by drive contamination or debris buildup.
Key Features & Benefits
- Universal Compatibility: Supports LTO-1 through LTO-9 drives
- Preventive Maintenance: Reduces read/write errors and media wear
- Air Gap Security Support: Maintains drive integrity for encrypted offline tapes
- Cost Efficiency: Extends drive life and reduces downtime
- Open Standard Design: Works across generations and media formats
- Rigorous Testing: Qualified for demanding enterprise environments
- Archival Support: Complements long-term data retention strategies
The HPE LTO Universal Cleaning Cartridge (C7978A) is an indispensable tool for maintaining the health and reliability of your tape storage infrastructure. Whether you’re managing petabytes of archival data or operating mission-critical backup systems, regular cleaning ensures your drives perform at peak efficiency—protecting your data, your investment, and your peace of mind.
| Product Description |
HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge – LTO Ultrium x 1 – cleaning cartridge |
|---|---|
| Type |
Cleaning cartridge – LTO Ultrium |
| Colour |
Orange |
| Tape width |
12.65 mm |
| Base material |
Metal Particle |
| Product dimensions |
11.3 x 11.02 x 2.79 cm |
| Weight |
0.23 kg |
| Warranty |
Limited Lifetime Warranty. |
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