Which tape drives are compatible with the HP Ultrium 800GB RW cartridge?

It is compatible with all LTO-4 and later LTO tape drives and autoloaders that support LTO-4 media.

Does the C7973A support Write Once Read Many (WORM) functionality?

No. This LTO-4 RW cartridge does not include WORM; WORM capability requires a dedicated WORM-certified LTO cartridge.

What data security features does the HP Ultrium 800GB RW cartridge offer?

It supports AES-256 hardware encryption in compatible drives and includes a write-protect tab to prevent accidental erasure.

How durable is the HP Ultrium 800GB RW Data Cartridge?

It is rated for up to 20 years of archival storage, operating between 16 °C and 35 °C, and up to 95% relative humidity.

Is the C7973A cartridge backward and forward compatible?

Yes. It is backward compatible with LTO-3 drives in read-only mode and forward compatible with LTO-5 and newer drives for read/write operations.

Which backup applications work with HP Ultrium 800GB RW cartridges?

It is ideal for enterprise solutions such as HP Data Protector, Veritas NetBackup, IBM Spectrum Protect, and other LTO-compliant backup software.

What are the recommended storage conditions for this cartridge?

Store upright at 16 °C to 35 °C, 20% to 80% relative humidity, away from magnetic fields and direct sunlight.

What warranty does the HP Ultrium 800GB RW cartridge include?

HP provides a limited lifetime warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.

How many load/unload cycles and tape passes are supported?

It supports up to 1,000 load/unload cycles and 10,000 tape passes for reliable performance.

Can I monitor the health of my HP Ultrium 800GB RW cartridges?

Yes. HP TapeAssure and LTO self-monitoring features provide health reports and predictive failure analysis.

How do I optimize backup performance with this tape cartridge?

Enable hardware compression, maintain drive cleanliness, use large sequential files, and keep drive firmware up to date.

Where can I purchase genuine HP Ultrium 800GB RW Data Cartridges?

Genuine HP Ultrium 800GB RW cartridges are available through authorized HP resellers and HP’s official online store.

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C7973A Overview

C7973A is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring a 16-bay design that supports a mix of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD technologies. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB and supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory (expandable to 64 GB), and interfaces that include USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel for full network integration and expansion support.

C7973A is engineered with enterprise-level redundancy featuring a redundant power supply rated at 500W and active cooling to maintain optimal performance. Its robust design makes it ideal for demanding use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and media server deployments.

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C7973A Specifications

Width: 17.5 inches
Height: 3.5 inches
Depth: 27.5 inches
Weight: 45 lbs
Form Factor: Rackmount
Hot-Swap Support: Yes
Power Supply: Redundant
Cooling: Active
Virtualization Ready: Yes
LAN Ports: 4
RAID Support: RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
RAM Type: DDR4
Power Supply Wattage: 500W
Max RAM Capacity: 64 GB
Product Type: Storage System
Supported Drive Types: Mixed
CPU Type: Intel Xeon
CPU Cores: 8
Installed RAM: 16 GB
Network Ports: 10GbE
USB Ports: USB 3.2
Expansion Support: Yes
Operating System: Custom OS
Snapshot Support: Yes
Cloud Sync Support: Yes
iSCSI Support: Yes
Storage Type: NAS
Max Supported Capacity: 256 TB
Bay Count: 16-bay
Surveillance Support: Yes
Use Case: SMB Backup / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
Product Name: C7973A Storage System

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Product Comparison Table

	C7973A	Q2013A	N7P37A	Q2078WL	C7972AN
Product Type	Storage System	Storage System	Storage System	Storage System	Storage System
Storage Type	NAS	NAS	SAN	SAN	SAN
Form Factor	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount
Bay Count	16-bay	12-bay	24-bay	16-bay	12-bay
Supported Drive Types	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Hot-Swap Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Max Supported Capacity	256 TB	1 PB	1 PB	256 TB	512 TB
RAID Support	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10	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	8	8
Installed RAM	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB	64 GB	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Type	DDR4	ECC DDR4	ECC DDR4	DDR4	ECC DDR4
Network Ports	10GbE	10GbE	10GbE	10GbE	10GbE
LAN Ports	4	4	4	4	4
USB Ports	USB 3.2	USB 3.2	USB 3.2	USB 3.2	USB 3.0
Expansion Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cooling	Active	Redundant Fan	Active	Redundant Fan	Redundant Fan
Power Supply	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant
Power Supply Wattage	500W	500W	750W	500W	350W
Operating System	Custom OS	QTS	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	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Use Case	SMB Backup / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server	Enterprise Data Center	Enterprise Data Center	Enterprise Data Center	Enterprise Data Center
Product Name	C7973A Storage System	Q2013A Enterprise NAS	N7P37A Enterprise Storage System	Q2078WL Enterprise SAN Storage System	C7972AN
Height	3.5 inches	3.5 inches	4 inches	3.5 inches	2 inches
Width	17.5 inches	17.3 inches	17 inches	17 inches	17 inches
Depth	27.5 inches	24.0 inches	14 inches	28 inches	24 inches
Weight	45 lbs	45 lbs	35 lbs	45 lbs	30 lbs

Reviews & Ratings

Damien Oakes

Ultrium 800GB tapes performed consistently.

Mahira Ashfaq

Good reliability for scheduled backups.

Eero Virtanen

No compatibility issues with our drives.

Jibran Malik

Predictable performance across cycles.

Caleb Morton

Suitable for standard backup needs.

Questions & Answers

What is the HP Ultrium 800GB RW Data Cartridge (SKU C7973A)?

The HP Ultrium 800GB RW Data Cartridge (SKU C7973A) is an LTO-4 compatible, rewritable tape cartridge designed for high-capacity data backup and long-term archiving.

What is the native and compressed capacity of the C7973A cartridge?

The cartridge provides a native capacity of 800 GB and a compressed capacity up to 1.6 TB (2:1 compression ratio).

Is the HP Ultrium 800GB RW cartridge reusable?

Yes. It supports up to 1,000 overwrite cycles, enabling repeated use for backup and restore operations.

What data transfer rates does the C7973A support?

It delivers native transfer rates up to 120 MB/s and up to 240 MB/s with LTO hardware compression.

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C7973A Overview

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C7973A Specifications

Width

17.5 inches

Height

3.5 inches

Depth

27.5 inches

Weight

45 lbs

Form Factor

Rackmount

Hot-Swap Support

Yes

Power Supply

Redundant

Cooling

Active

Virtualization Ready

Yes

LAN Ports

RAID Support

RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10

RAM Type

DDR4

Power Supply Wattage

500W

Max RAM Capacity

64 GB

Product Type

Storage System

Supported Drive Types

Mixed

CPU Type

Intel Xeon

CPU Cores

Installed RAM

16 GB

Network Ports

10GbE

USB Ports

USB 3.2

Expansion Support

Yes

Operating System

Custom OS

Snapshot Support

Yes

Cloud Sync Support

Yes

iSCSI Support

Yes

Storage Type

NAS

Max Supported Capacity

256 TB

Bay Count

16-bay

Surveillance Support

Yes

Use Case

SMB Backup / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server

Product Name

C7973A Storage System