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C7972AN Overview
Overview of "C7972AN" – C7972AN is a SAN storage system featuring 12 drive bays that support mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, with a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB and RAID configurations of RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. Powered by an Intel Xeon 8-core processor with 16 GB of pre-installed memory expandable to 64 GB, it offers interfaces such as USB 3.0, Thunderbolt, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel.
Designed for enterprise data centers, SMB backup, virtualization, and media server applications, the C7972AN also provides robust network connectivity with 10GbE and four LAN ports, expansion support, redundant power supplies rated at 350W, and active cooling with redundant fans to ensure continuous and reliable operation in mission-critical environments.
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C7972AN Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- C7972AN
- Height
- 2 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 24 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| C7972AN |  BC024A |  C7975AL |  EH964A |  Q2006A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay | 4-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 128 TB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 500W | 500W | 350W | 750W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | C7972AN | BC024A Enterprise NAS | C7975AL | EH964A Enterprise NAS | Q2006A Storage System |
| Height | 2 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 24 inches | 20 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 22 inches |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 30 lbs | 40 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Noreen Akram
4
Consistent performance for routine backups.
S
Stefan Horvat
5
Good compatibility with older drives.
K
Kamir Raza
5
Durable media for long term use.
R
Raymond Bishop
5
A dependable legacy tape option.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed storage capacity of the HP Ultrium 400GB Non-Custom Label 20 Pack?
The HP Ultrium tapes offer 400 GB native capacity and up to 800 GB compressed (2:1 ratio), delivering high-density backup and archiving.
Which LTO generation do these HP Ultrium 400GB tapes belong to?
These cartridges are LTO-3 generation, providing proven reliability and broad industry compatibility for enterprise backup environments.
What data transfer speeds can I expect with HP Ultrium 400GB cartridges?
LTO-3 supports sustained native transfer rates up to 80 MB/s and compressed rates up to 160 MB/s for efficient data backup.
Are HP Ultrium 400GB tapes compatible with my existing tape drive or library?
Yes, they are fully supported in all LTO-3 drives and libraries and are backward-readable (and often writable) in LTO-4 and newer drives.
How many times can I overwrite data on HP Ultrium 400GB cartridges?
Each cartridge supports up to 1,000 load/unload cycles, allowing repeated overwrite for routine backup and reuse.
What is the archival and shelf life of HP Ultrium 400GB tapes?
Under proper storage conditions, these tapes offer a shelf life of up to 30 years and an archival life of 20–30 years for long-term retention.
What does “non-custom label” mean on these HP Ultrium tapes?
Non-custom label indicates preprinted, standard labeling without customer logos, letting you apply your own barcodes or identifiers as needed.
How do I insert and load HP Ultrium 400GB cartridges into a tape drive?
Slide the cartridge into the drive bay until the latch engages; the drive firmware will detect the tape and report it to your backup software.
Which backup software packages support HP Ultrium 400GB LTO-3 tapes?
They work with any backup or archiving software that supports LTO-3 drives, including Veeam, Veritas NetBackup, IBM Spectrum Protect, and Microsoft DPM.
Is there a warranty for HP Ultrium 400GB Non-Custom Label tape cartridges?
Yes, HP provides a one-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship for each LTO-3 cartridge.
What environmental conditions are recommended for storing HP Ultrium tapes?
Store cartridges at 16 °C–35 °C and 20%–80% relative humidity (non-condensing) to maintain optimal performance and longevity.
Can I use HP Ultrium 400GB tapes in an automated tape library or autoloader?
Yes, these LTO-3 cartridges seamlessly integrate into any LTO-compatible automated tape library or autoloader.
How are the HP Ultrium 400GB tapes packaged in the 20-pack?
The 20-pack includes each cartridge sealed in an individual protective case, neatly organized in a sturdy outer box for secure transport.
Do HP Ultrium 400GB tapes include built-in data verification features?
Yes, they feature Cartridge Memory for media indexing and built-in error correction with write verification to ensure data integrity.
Can I encrypt data on the HP Ultrium 400GB LTO-3 tapes?
LTO-3 does not support hardware encryption, but you can apply software-based encryption before writing data to the cartridges.