HPE LTO-7 Ultrium WORM 15TB Data Cartridge

Overview

The HPE C7977W is an LTO-7 Ultrium WORM data cartridge designed for secure, offline data storage and long-term archiving. It offers a native capacity of 15 TB and a sustained transfer rate of up to 700 MB per second, enabling fast backups of large data sets. This cartridge uses write once, read many (WORM) technology to ensure data integrity and prevent overwriting or tampering, making it suitable for environments with strict regulatory requirements.

Key features

• Write once, read many format that protects data from being altered or erased after recording
• Hardware-based AES-256 encryption to secure sensitive information without impacting transfer speeds
• Compatibility with HPE StoreOpen and Linear Tape File System for easy file browsing and management similar to USB drives
• Long archival life of up to 30 years, supporting reliable data retention over decades
• Energy-efficient design requiring no power during storage and minimal cooling during use
• High transfer speed that completes a full 15 TB backup in about six hours, fitting well into tight backup windows

Key specs

• Native capacity: 15 TB
• Compressed capacity: up to 37.5 TB (2.5:1 compression ratio)
• Data transfer rate: up to 700 MB per second
• Tape length: 960 meters
• Encryption: AES-256 hardware-based
• Dimensions: 11.3 cm × 11.1 cm × 2.1 cm
• Weight: 0.28 kg

Connectivity and compatibility

This cartridge is designed to work seamlessly with LTO-7 tape drives and is fully compatible with HPE StoreOpen and the Linear Tape File System. These features allow administrators to manage tape data with familiar drag-and-drop file operations, simplifying integration into existing backup and archiving workflows.

Ideal uses and environments

The HPE C7977W fits well in mid-sized enterprise backup systems, healthcare and financial compliance archives, and government or educational research data storage. Its secure WORM format and long archival life make it a strong choice for organizations that require tamper-proof data retention and efficient, high-capacity backups.