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C7971A
HP ULTRIUM 1 200GB DATA CARTRIDGE
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C7971A Overview
C7971A-HP ULTRIUM 1 200GB DATA CARTRIDGE is an LTO (Linear Tape-Open) data cartridge designed for high-capacity storage and reliable data backup. As an LTO-1 (first generation) tape, it delivers a native capacity of 100 GB and a compressed capacity of up to 200 GB, featuring a native transfer rate of up to 20 MB/s and a compressed transfer rate of up to 40 MB/s. This data cartridge utilizes a magnetic rewritable medium, offers a tape length of 609 meters, and is a standard data cartridge, not a cleaning or WORM type. Hardware-based encryption and WORM support are not featured in this generation. The archival life for this cartridge is up to 30 years, suitable for long-term data preservation.
Engineered for use in demanding enterprise environments, the C7971A-HP ULTRIUM 1 200GB DATA CARTRIDGE is optimized for backup, long-term archiving, tape libraries, and compliance storage. Its durability and reliability make it ideal for regular backup operations, cold storage, and regulatory compliance scenarios where longevity and data integrity are critical. Compatible with all LTO-1 tape drives for both reading and writing, as well as LTO-2 drives for reading, this cartridge is a trusted solution in data centers and archival facilities requiring robust and secure media storage.
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C7971A Specifications
- Product Type
- Data Tape
- Tape Format
- LTO
- Tape Generation
- LTO-1
- Cartridge Type
- Standard
- Use Case
- Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries
- Native Capacity
- 100 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 200 GB
- Tape Length
- 609m
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- Up to 20 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
- Up to 40 MB/s
- Encryption Support
- No
- WORM Support
- No
- Media Type
- Magnetic / Rewritable
- Archival Life
- Up to 30 Years
- Read Compatibility
- LTO-1, LTO-2 drives
- Write Compatibility
- LTO-1 drives only
- Tape Color
- Blue
- Environment
- Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
- Compliance
- N/A
- Product Name
- C7971A-HP ULTRIUM 1 200GB DATA CARTRIDGE
- Height
- 4.02 inches
- Width
- 4.15 inches
- Depth
- 1.02 inches
- Weight
- 0.6 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
 C7971A |  CLM200-10PK-T |  42337-T |  SAIT1-500-T |  5678-2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Cleaning Cartridge |
| Tape Format | LTO | LTO | DLT | AIT | Other |
| Tape Generation | LTO-1 | LTO-1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Cleaning |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 100 GB | 100 GB | 40 GB | 500 GB | N/A |
| Compressed Capacity | 200 GB | 200 GB | 80 GB | 1.3 TB | N/A |
| Tape Length | 609m | 609m | 557m | 609m | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 20 MB/s | Up to 20 MB/s | Up to 6 MB/s | Up to 30 MB/s | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 40 MB/s | Up to 40 MB/s | Up to 12 MB/s | Up to 78 MB/s | N/A |
| Encryption Support | No | No | No | Yes | N/A |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic | N/A |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 50 Uses |
| Read Compatibility | LTO-1, LTO-2 drives | LTO-1 drives | DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000 drives | SAIT-1 drives | Tandberg SLR Drives (SLR24, SLR32, SLR50, SLR60, SLR100, SLR140) |
| Write Compatibility | LTO-1 drives only | LTO-1 drives only | DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000 drives | SAIT-1 drives only | N/A |
| Tape Color | Blue | Black | Black | Black | Grey |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center |
| Compliance | N/A | N/A | N/A | RoHS | N/A |
| Product Name | C7971A-HP ULTRIUM 1 200GB DATA CARTRIDGE | CLM200-10PK-T-Certance LTO-1, 100/200GB - 10 Pack | Imation DLT IV 40/80 GB Data Cartridge 42337-T | SAIT1-500-T-Sony Super AIT (500/1300) GB | 5678-2-Tandberg 5.25 Inch Dry Process SLR Cleaning Cartridge |
| Height | 4.02 inches | 0.96 in | 4.16 inches | 0.98 inches | 0.9 inches |
| Width | 4.15 inches | 4.15 in | 4.16 inches | 4.02 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Depth | 1.02 inches | 4.02 in | 1.02 inches | 4.02 inches | 5.25 inches |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs | 0.62 lbs | 0.60 lbs | 0.47 lbs | 0.33 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Nimra Farooq
4
Reliable LTO media.
B
Bjorn Lind
5
Stable performance during backups.
A
Asad Ilyas
3
Good compatibility.
J
Julia Kent
4
Met requirements.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the HP Ultrium 1 200GB Data Cartridge (C7971A)?
The HP Ultrium 1 Data Cartridge (C7971A) provides 100 GB native capacity and up to 200 GB compressed, ideal for backups and archival storage.
Which tape drives and libraries are compatible with the HP Ultrium 1 200GB Data Cartridge?
The C7971A cartridge is fully compatible with all LTO-1 drives and LTO-1 tape libraries, and can also be read (but not written) by LTO-2 and LTO-3 drives.
What data transfer rate can I expect with the HP Ultrium 1 200GB Data Cartridge?
This cartridge delivers up to 20 MB/s native throughput and up to 40 MB/s compressed, depending on your drive’s performance and data compressibility.
How long is the archival lifespan of the HP Ultrium 1 200GB Data Cartridge?
Stored under recommended conditions, the C7971A cartridge offers a media lifespan of up to 30 years for secure long-term archiving.