HP LTO-4 Ultrium RW Data Tape Cartridge - 1.6TB

The native capacity of the HP LTO-4 Ultrium C7974A cartridge is 800 GB. This can be compressed up to 1.6 TB using compatible compression technology.

The C7974A cartridge is designed for an archival storage life of 30 years under optimal storage conditions.

While an LTO-4 drive can typically read LTO-3 tapes, an LTO-3 drive cannot utilize the full capabilities or capacity of an LTO-4 cartridge. For optimal performance and capacity, an LTO-4 tape drive is required.

WORM stands for Write-Once, Read-Many. It means that once data is written to the cartridge in WORM mode, it cannot be erased or modified, creating a permanent and tamper-proof archive.

Yes, from LTO-4 onwards, HP LTO Ultrium cartridges like the C7974A support AES-256 encryption for enhanced data security when used with compatible drives and software.

Store cartridges in a cool (16-32°C), dry environment, away from direct sunlight, dust, and strong magnetic fields to ensure their longevity.

The cartridge has a tape size of 1.26 cm (0.5 inches) and a tape width of 1.26 cm. Its overall dimensions are approximately 11.1 cm (4.37 inches) in length.

Ensure the cartridge is fully inserted and that the tape drive is compatible with LTO-4 media. Clean the tape drive heads with a cleaning cartridge.

Check for any physical damage to the cartridge. Ensure the tape drive is clean and functioning optimally. Verify that data compression is enabled in your backup software if maximizing capacity is the goal.

This could indicate a failing cartridge or drive head. Try writing and reading data from a different, known-good cartridge. If the issue persists, the tape drive may require servicing.

Ensure the cartridge was stored within the recommended temperature and humidity ranges. Gentle re-insertion and attempting a read operation might resolve minor issues. If it consistently fails, consider archival media refresh.