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C7973W Overview
C7973W is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring 12 drive bays that support a mixed array of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB with RAID protection options including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores paired with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory (expandable up to 64 GB).
C7973W provides versatile connectivity with USB 3.2 interfaces and a 10GbE network port along with two LAN ports, plus robust expansion support. With redundant cooling via a redundant fan system and a redundant power supply rated at 750W, this storage system is purpose-built for demanding use cases such as SMB backups, enterprise data center deployments, virtualization, and media server applications.
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C7973W Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- 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
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- 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
- C7973W Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28.0 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
C7973W Use Case
Regulatory-Grade Archive for Financial Services
Scenario: A global investment bank integrates C7973W-HP Ultrium 800GB WORM Data Cartridges into its HP Tape Library to securely store trading records, statements and audit logs in a write-once, read-many format. Benefit: Ensures immutable, tamper-proof retention for up to 30 years—meeting SEC, FINRA and MiFID II compliance mandates while reducing on-premises storage footprint and audit preparation time.
HIPAA-Compliant Patient Record Retention in Healthcare
Scenario: A regional hospital implements C7973W-HP Ultrium 800GB WORM Data Cartridges for archival of electronic health records (EHR), medical imaging and lab results, integrated with their LTO-8 backup solution. Benefit: Delivers guaranteed data immutability and secure off-site vaulting—supporting HIPAA’s retention requirements and protecting patient privacy against unauthorized modification or ransomware.
Immutable Ransomware-Resistant Enterprise Backups
Scenario: A Fortune-500 enterprise deploys C7973W-HP Ultrium 800GB WORM Data Cartridges within an automated tape library for nightly backups of critical databases and file shares. Benefit: Provides air-gapped, write-once protection that ensures recovery-ready copies remain invulnerable to cyber threats—minimizing downtime and data loss while meeting corporate DR/BCP objectives.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| C7973W |  C0H28A |  AH220A |  EH899B |  C7976W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Desktop | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 8-bay | 4-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SATA SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 128 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| 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 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 2.5GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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 | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 350W | 750W | 350W |
| 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 | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | C7973W Enterprise Storage System | Premium SAN C0H28A Storage System | AH220A High Performance NAS | EH899B Enterprise Storage Array | C7976W SAN Appliance |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 8.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28.0 inches | 28 inches | 10 inches | 27 inches | 28.0 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 15 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Sidra Hassan
5
No data integrity concerns observed.
M
Milan Kovac
5
Used for secure archives and performs well.
I
Imad Hussain
4
Consistent write once behavior.
P
Philip Watson
5
Good option for regulated data storage.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HP Ultrium 800GB WORM Data Cartridge (SKU: C7973W)?
The HP Ultrium 800GB WORM Data Cartridge (C7973W) provides 800 GB native capacity and up to 1.6 TB compressed, enabling high-density archival storage.
What does WORM stand for and what are its benefits?
WORM stands for Write Once Read Many, delivering non-erasable, non-rewritable data archiving for tamper-proof storage and regulatory compliance.
Which tape drive models are compatible with the C7973W cartridge?
The C7973W is fully compatible with HP LTO Ultrium 4 tape drives for writing and supports read operations on LTO Ultrium 5 and later drives.
What data transfer rates does the HP Ultrium 800GB WORM cartridge support?
It supports up to 120 MB/s native and up to 240 MB/s with hardware compression for efficient backup and archival operations.
How does the HP Ultrium 800GB WORM cartridge ensure data integrity?
Built-in hardware error-correcting codes, precision servo tracking, and the WORM mechanism guarantee bit-level accuracy and non-modifiable archives.
What are the typical use cases for the HP Ultrium 800GB WORM Data Cartridge?
Ideal for long-term archiving of financial records, legal documents, medical images, compliance logs and any data requiring immutable storage.
Is the C7973W cartridge backward compatible with previous LTO generations?
The C7973W is read-write compatible with LTO Ultrium 4 drives and can be read by LTO Ultrium 5 and later drives, but it cannot be written by older generations.
What is the shelf life of the HP Ultrium WORM tape?
Under controlled conditions (16–25 °C and 20–50% RH), the HP Ultrium 800 GB WORM tape retains data integrity for up to 30 years.
Can the HP Ultrium 800GB WORM cartridge be reused?
No. The WORM format prohibits overwriting, making each C7973W cartridge a single-write, permanent archival medium.
How do I install the HP Ultrium 800GB WORM Data Cartridge in a tape drive?
Insert the cartridge into the drive or library slot until it clicks; the drive will auto-detect and mount it for immediate use.
Does the HP Ultrium 800GB WORM cartridge support data encryption?
When used in an LTO drive with hardware encryption, the cartridge can store AES-256 encrypted data; the tape itself does not perform encryption.
What environmental conditions are recommended for storing the C7973W tape?
Store in a dust-free area at 16–25 °C, 20–80% relative humidity, away from direct sunlight, magnetic fields, and vibration.
How does the HP Ultrium 800GB WORM tape support regulatory compliance?
By delivering immutable, time-stamped archives, the cartridge meets SEC 17a-4, HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley and other audit-grade requirements.
What maintenance is required for the HP Ultrium WORM Data Cartridge?
No routine maintenance is needed; handle by the edges, keep the shell clean, and use an HP Ultrium cleaning cartridge every 50 tape mounts.
Where can I purchase genuine HP Ultrium 800GB WORM Data Cartridges?
Genuine C7973W cartridges are available through authorized HP resellers, HP’s official web store, and certified channel partners.
What warranty covers the HP Ultrium 800GB WORM Data Cartridge (C7973W)?
The cartridge includes a one-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects when used in compliance with HP specifications.