Description
The HPE LTO-9 Ultrium Q2079AA Data Cartridge offers high-performance, secure, and ultra-reliable tape storage, ideal for enterprise-level backup and archival needs. With native storage of 18TB and compressed capacity up to 45TB, it provides a massive 620% capacity increase over LTO-6. Its blazing fast transfer speeds (up to 1.44 TB/hour), AES-256 encryption, and 30-year archival life make it the go-to choice for data integrity, regulatory compliance, and cyber-resilient offline storage. Built with Barium Ferrite media and featuring 8,960 data tracks, it ensures excellent performance and long-term dependability in automated or standalone environments.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Q2079AA |
| Recording Technology | LTO-9 Ultrium |
| Capacity (Native/Compressed) | 18 TB / 45 TB (2.5:1 compression) |
| Performance | Up to 1.44 TB/hr (full-height drives only) |
| Encryption | AES-256-bit (FIPS140-2 Level 1 Certified) |
| Color | Light Blue |
| Media Format | Re-writable / Write-once (WORM) options |
| Tape Length | 1,035 meters |
| Tape Width | 12.65 mm |
| Tape Thickness | 5.2 microns |
| Base Material | Barium Ferrite |
| Bit Density | 545 kb/inch |
| Data Tracks | 8,960 |
| Magnetic Coercivity | 2850 Oe |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 years |
| Compatibility | For use with P/Ns: R7E99A, R7F00A, R7F01A, R7F02A |
| Dimensions | 4.45 x 4.37 x 1.8 in |
| Weight | 0.63 lb |
| Labeling | Unlabeled |
| Quantity per Package | 1 |
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