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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
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 256 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
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- Yes
- Use Case
- SMB Backup / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- C7973A Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 27.5 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
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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
M
Mahira Ashfaq
4
Good reliability for scheduled backups.
E
Eero Virtanen
4
No compatibility issues with our drives.
J
Jibran Malik
4
Predictable performance across cycles.
C
Caleb Morton
5
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.
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.