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 |
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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