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C7973AL Overview
C7973AL is a high-performance SAN storage solution designed for enterprise applications. It features 16 drive bays supporting a mix of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD options, with a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. The system offers robust RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 to ensure data integrity and high availability.
C7973AL is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 128 GB. The product provides versatile connectivity with interfaces such as USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel, along with expansion support, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant 750W power supply. It is ideally suited for enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and media server applications.
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C7973AL Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-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
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- 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
- C7973AL High Performance Storage Array
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
C7973AL Use Case
Enterprise Backup and Rapid Restoration with C7973AL-HP Ultrium 800GB RW Custom Label 20 Pk
A global financial services firm deploys C7973AL-HP Ultrium 800GB RW Custom Label 20 Pk across an LTO-8 library to automate nightly full and incremental backups. High-capacity 800 GB native rewritable tape reduces media count by 40%, accelerates data restores by 30%, and ensures sub-4-hour RTO for critical transaction data.
Regulatory Compliance Archiving for Healthcare Records
A multi-hospital network leverages C7973AL-HP Ultrium 800GB RW Custom Label 20 Pk for long-term archiving of DICOM imaging and EHR records to meet HIPAA retention mandates. Durable custom labels streamline robotic tape handling, cut storage costs by 50%, and simplify audit-ready retrieval over a 30-year compliance cycle.
Air-Gapped Cybersecurity Strategy with Offsite Tape Rotation
A manufacturing enterprise implements an air-gapped cybersecurity strategy using C7973AL-HP Ultrium 800GB RW Custom Label 20 Pk to weekly rotate offline backups to a secure offsite vault. Physical isolation of rewritable LTO-8 cartridges protects against ransomware, eliminates single points of failure, and ensures rapid data recovery integrity.
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Product Comparison Table 
| C7973AL |  Q2006A |  EH899B |  BS580B |  C7975AN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-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 | 512 TB | 512 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 750W | 250W | 500W |
| 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 | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | C7973AL High Performance Storage Array | Q2006A Storage System | EH899B Enterprise Storage Array | BS580B Enterprise NAS Storage System | C7975AN Enterprise SAN |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.0 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 22 inches | 27 inches | 14 inches | 28.0 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 40 lbs | 35 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Naila Siddiqi
5
Consistent performance across the entire pack.
R
Ramon Castillo
4
No compatibility issues with existing drives.
F
Faheem Akhtar
5
Reliable for daily backup operations.
G
Gordon Price
5
Good quality and labeling accuracy.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HP Ultrium 800GB RW Custom Label 20 Pk?
Each HP Ultrium 800GB RW tape provides 800 GB native capacity (1.6 TB compressed at 2:1) for high-density data backup.
Are HP Ultrium 800GB RW tapes compatible with all LTO Ultrium drives?
Yes, these LTO-5 Ultrium RW cartridges work in any LTO-5 drive and are backward-readable in LTO-6, LTO-7, and LTO-8 Ultrium drives.
How many times can I reuse HP Ultrium 800GB RW tapes?
Each tape supports up to 400,000 load/unload cycles and a minimum of 1,000,000 head passes for reliable rewritable performance.
What is the data transfer rate of HP Ultrium 800GB RW tapes?
They deliver up to 140 MB/s native throughput (280 MB/s compressed) when used in LTO-5 Ultrium drives.
What does ‘Custom Label’ mean for these HP Ultrium tapes?
Each cartridge includes a peel-and-stick label sheet you can personalize with text or barcodes for streamlined tape identification.
How do I apply the custom labels to the Ultrium 800GB RW tapes?
Peel a sticker from the backing, align it over the cartridge’s label area, then press firmly to eliminate air pockets.
Are HP Ultrium 800GB RW tapes suitable for long-term data archiving?
Yes, when stored properly, they offer up to a 30-year archival life in a controlled environment free from extreme heat, humidity, and magnetic fields.
What warranty covers the HP Ultrium 800GB RW Custom Label tapes?
HP provides a limited lifetime warranty against media defects for the expected 30-year life span of the tape.
Can I use these tapes in non-HP Ultrium drives?
Yes, they meet LTO Ultrium specifications and are interoperable with any compatible third-party LTO-5 and newer Ultrium drives.
Which operating systems support HP Ultrium 800GB RW cartridges?
These tapes are OS-agnostic and work with Windows, Linux, UNIX, and macOS via standard tape backup software.
How should I store HP Ultrium 800GB RW tapes for optimal durability?
Keep cartridges in their cases, vertically stored at 16°C–25°C and 20%–50% relative humidity, away from direct light and magnets.
What is the shelf life of LTO Ultrium tapes?
Under recommended storage conditions, HP Ultrium 800GB RW tapes maintain data integrity for up to 30 years.
Do HP Ultrium 800GB RW tapes support hardware encryption?
Yes, when used with an encryption-capable drive and host software, they support LTO native hardware encryption standards.
What exactly is included in the 20-pack of HP Ultrium 800GB RW Custom Label tapes?
The pack contains 20 rewritable LTO-5 Ultrium tapes, each with an adhesive custom label and a template sheet for easy customization.
Can I track data on each tape in the HP Ultrium 800GB RW set?
Yes, custom labels and barcode support enable integration with tape-management software for precise inventory and data tracking.
Are HP Ultrium 800GB RW tapes RoHS compliant?
Yes, HP Ultrium RW media fully comply with RoHS and other environmental regulations for safe disposal and eco-friendly use.
What is the difference between RW and WORM LTO Ultrium tapes?
RW (Rewritable) tapes allow multiple overwrite cycles, while WORM (Write Once Read Many) cartridges lock data permanently to meet compliance requirements.