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C7974A Overview
C7974A is an advanced NAS storage system designed to meet the demands of enterprise data centers and SMB backup environments. It features an 8-bay drive architecture that supports mixed drive types—including both SATA HDD and SATA SSD—allowing users to build a high-capacity storage environment of up to 512 TB with a variety of RAID configurations such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. Powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and equipped with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 RAM (expandable to 64 GB), C7974A offers high-performance computing capabilities alongside robust reliability for critical data storage.
With industry-leading interfaces including USB 3.2 and 10GbE network connectivity, this rackmount system ensures rapid data transfer and seamless network integration. Additional features such as hot-swap drive support, expansion capabilities, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant 750W power supply make the C7974A an optimal choice for virtualization environments, enterprise data centers, and media server deployments.
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C7974A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-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 3.2
- 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
- C7974A Multi-Bay Enterprise NAS Storage Solution
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Weight
- 40 lbs
C7974A Use Case
Enterprise Virtual Machine Backup with C7974A-HPE LTO4 Ultrium 1.6TB Read/Write Data Cartridge
In a global data center running VMware and Hyper-V clusters, IT teams deploy the C7974A-HPE LTO4 Ultrium 1.6TB Read/Write Data Cartridge for nightly full-image backups. Benefit: Achieve 1.6 TB of native capacity per tape, shrink backup windows by 25 %, and guarantee rapid VM restores to meet stringent RTOs.
Disaster Recovery and Regulatory Archiving for Financial Services
A multinational bank leverages the C7974A-HPE LTO4 Ultrium 1.6TB Read/Write Data Cartridge to archive transaction logs, audit trails and compliance snapshots offsite. Benefit: Satisfy SOX, PCI-DSS and Basel requirements with WORM-capable tapes, reduce annual storage costs by 40 % and ensure 15-year retention integrity.
High-Definition Media Asset Preservation in Post-Production
A broadcast studio uses the C7974A-HPE LTO4 Ultrium 1.6TB Read/Write Data Cartridge to store raw HD footage and final edits in an offline tape library. Benefit: Secure 1.6 TB native capacity per cartridge, 285 MB/s sustained throughput and hardware encryption for long-term, cost-effective protection of valuable media assets.
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Product Comparison Table 
| C7974A |  BS580B |  C0H28A |  AP746A |  EH899B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 250W | 750W | 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 | Yes | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | C7974A Multi-Bay Enterprise NAS Storage Solution | BS580B Enterprise NAS Storage System | Premium SAN C0H28A Storage System | AP746A Enterprise NAS Storage System | EH899B Enterprise Storage Array |
| Height | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches | 14 inches | 28 inches | 18 inches | 27 inches |
| Weight | 40 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Farzana Malik
5
No media failures encountered.
A
Andrej Kolar
4
Compatible with older drives.
H
Hassan Rauf
5
Consistent read and write behavior.
N
Neil Patterson
4
Good choice for maintaining archives.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE LTO4 Ultrium 1.6TB Read/Write Data Cartridge (SKU: C7974A)?
The HPE LTO4 Ultrium 1.6TB Read/Write Data Cartridge (C7974A) is a fourth-generation Linear Tape-Open media providing 1.6 TB native and up to 3.2 TB compressed backup capacity for enterprise data protection.
What storage capacity does the C7974A cartridge offer?
The C7974A cartridge delivers 1.6 TB of native capacity and up to 3.2 TB when using 2:1 hardware compression.
What data transfer rates does the HPE LTO4 Ultrium C7974A support?
The HPE LTO4 Ultrium C7974A supports a sustained native data transfer rate of up to 120 MB/s and up to 240 MB/s when compressed.
Is the HPE LTO4 Ultrium C7974A backward compatible?
Yes, LTO4 Ultrium cartridges are backward compatible with LTO3 drives in read-only mode and interoperable with LTO4 drives for full read/write operation.
Which tape drives and autoloaders are compatible with SKU C7974A?
The C7974A cartridge is fully compatible with HPE and other OEM LTO4-capable tape drives, libraries, and autoloaders supporting the LTO Ultrium format.
Does the C7974A support hardware-based encryption or WORM?
Yes, when used in a compatible LTO4 drive with encryption enabled, the C7974A supports AES 256-bit hardware encryption and WORM (Write Once, Read Many) functionality.
How many load/unload cycles can the HPE LTO4 Ultrium cartridge endure?
The HPE LTO4 Ultrium C7974A cartridge is rated for up to 500,000 load/unload cycles under normal operating conditions.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the C7974A cartridge?
The C7974A cartridge measures 102 mm × 105 mm × 21.5 mm (W × D × H) and weighs approximately 100 grams.
What environmental conditions are recommended for storage and operation?
Store and operate the C7974A cartridge between 16 °C and 35 °C (60 °F–95 °F) with relative humidity of 20–80% (non-condensing).
How should I handle and store the HPE LTO4 Ultrium cartridge?
Always keep the cartridge in its protective case, avoid extreme temperatures or direct sunlight, and handle by the edges to prevent fingerprints or physical damage.
What packaging does SKU C7974A include?
The C7974A is sold as a single, individually packaged LTO4 Ultrium data cartridge with a protective case and labeling sleeve.
What is the warranty coverage for the HPE LTO4 Ultrium C7974A?
HPE provides a one-year warranty covering manufacturing defects; extended support and service options are available through HPE Care Pack services.
How do I install the C7974A cartridge into an HPE tape drive?
Insert the cartridge into the tape drive slot with the label facing up and gently push until it clicks; the drive will automatically load the tape.
Which operating systems and backup applications support the C7974A?
The C7974A is supported by all major server OS platforms (Windows, Linux, UNIX) and enterprise backup software from vendors like HPE Data Protector, Veritas, and Veeam.
Is the HPE LTO4 Ultrium C7974A certified for enterprise data backup compliance?
Yes, the C7974A meets LTO Ultrium specifications, ISO/IEC media standards, and industry compliance requirements for reliable long-term data archiving.