Description
Protect your critical data with the HPE LTO Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge (Q2079A) — the latest in reliable, cost-effective, and high-capacity tape storage. Offering up to 45 TB of compressed capacity (18 TB native) and transfer speeds up to 1.44 TB/hour, this cartridge is built for modern data centers, compliance, and long-term archiving. It features AES-256 encryption, 30-year archival life, and a barium ferrite magnetic layer for ultra-reliable storage.
Designed for enterprise workloads, HPE’s LTO-9 delivers unmatched performance, reliability, and sustainability. Ideal for backup, disaster recovery, and regulatory data retention, it provides air-gap protection against ransomware while consuming minimal power at rest.
Specification | Details |
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Part Number | Q2079A |
Capacity | 18 TB (native), 45 TB (compressed, 2.5:1) |
Recording Technology | LTO-9 Ultrium |
Encryption | AES-256 (FIPS 140-2 Level 1 Certified) |
Color | Light Blue |
Media Format | Rewritable and Write-Once Media (WORM) |
Transfer Speed | Up to 1,000 MB/s (assumes 2.5:1 compression) |
Tape Length | 1,035 meters |
Tape Width | 12.65 mm |
Tape Thickness | 5.2 microns min |
Base Material | Barium Ferrite |
Bit Density | 545 kb/inch |
Data Tracks | 8,960 |
Magnetic Coercivity | 2850 Oersteds |
Archival Life | Up to 30 years |
Product Dimensions | 4.45 x 4.37 x 1.8 in (11.3 x 11.1 x 4.6 cm) |
Weight | 0.63 lb (approx. 0.29 kg) |
Compatibility | LTO-9 tape drives (e.g., R7E99A, R7F00A, R7F01A) |
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