Description
The HPE LTO-7 Ultrium Non Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack (C7977AN) offers high-capacity, secure, and cost-effective long-term data storage. Designed for enterprise-scale backup, archiving, and compliance, each cartridge provides up to 15TB of compressed storage (2.5:1) and supports AES 256-bit encryption for superior data protection. Built on a 25-year legacy of reliability and performance, HPE’s LTO-7 media is optimized for durability and archival longevity with a 30-year shelf life.
Ideal for organizations looking to establish an air-gapped data backup strategy, this media resists cyber threats while delivering fast read speeds up to 700 MB/sec. With advanced Barium Ferrite tape technology and 3,584 data tracks, the cartridges provide exceptional density, performance, and reliability.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Number | C7977AN |
| Technology | LTO-7 Ultrium |
| Compressed Capacity | 15 TB (2.5:1 compression) |
| Media Format | Rewritable / WORM |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit (IEEE1619.1) |
| Quantity per Pack | 20 Cartridges |
| Read Speed | Up to 700 MB/sec |
| Data Tracks | 3,584 |
| Bit Density | 485 kbits/inch |
| Tape Length | 960 meters |
| Tape Width | 12.65 mm |
| Tape Thickness | 5.6 µm |
| Base Material | Barium Ferrite |
| Magnetic Coercivity | 2,200–2,300 Oe |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 years |
| Product Dimensions | 11.3 x 11.1 x 2.1 cm |
| Weight (each) | 0.28 kg |
| Color | Slate Blue |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Payment & Security
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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