Model: C7974W
from $35.55
LTO 4 Ultrium WORM data cartridge is designed to take full advantage of LTO Ultrium technology and contain features that are exclusive to Hewlett-Packard. HP LTO Ultrium data cartridges feature active internal head cleaning, self-diagnostic capacities, cartridge memory and are designed for long life and superior reliability. HP LTO 4 Ultrium offers a native AES-256 bit key encryption to help ensure your data is protected. Up to 1.6TB on one tape (compressed). Base film and coating technology has increased the bit density of the media, allowing more data to be saved in the same physical space. Holds 896 data tracks. With 240MB per second transfer rate, it takes just 8.3 seconds to back up 1GB of data to an Ultrium 4 cartridge. Data cartridge offers write-once read-many capability.
LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is the industry standard. Always check drive compatibility; drives can usually read two generations back but only write one generation back. Available from $35.55.
Tape cartridges require a highly controlled environment for long-term storage, which costs energy for climate control. The tapes themselves are consumables with a finite read/write lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Magnetic degradation or physical tape snapping occurs if stored improperly. Dust inside the drive can scratch and ruin tapes.
LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is the industry standard. Always check drive compatibility; drives can usually read two generations back but only write one generation back.
LTO tape is rated for 30 years of archival storage if kept in controlled environments.
The Hewlett Packard Enterprises 1.6TB LTO-4 Ultrium WORM Data Cartridge is available at bhphoto, starting at $35.55.
Tape cartridges require a highly controlled environment for long-term storage, which costs energy for climate control. The tapes themselves are consumables with a finite read/write lifespan.
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