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 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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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