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C7975A Overview
C7975A is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring 12 drive bays and supporting SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types. It delivers a total storage capacity of 512 TB and supports advanced RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD, ensuring robust data protection and performance for demanding environments.
C7975A is engineered with an Intel Xeon processor boasting 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 RAM, upgradeable up to 64 GB. It offers versatile connectivity through USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel ports, and supports network scalability via multiple LAN ports. Designed with redundant cooling (redundant fan) and a redundant power supply rated at 750W, this system is ideally suited for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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C7975A Specifications
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Weight
- 40 lbs
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- LAN Ports
- 4
- Depth
- 27.6 inches
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- Product Type
- Storage System
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Surveillance Support
- Yes
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD
- Product Name
- C7975A Storage System
C7975A Use Case
Regulatory-Compliant Long-Term Data Archiving
A global financial institution uses C7975A-LTO5 ULTRIUM 3TB RW DATA TAPE PL=7A to archive transaction logs and customer records for seven-year regulatory retention. By leveraging high-capacity, WORM-capable LTO5 media, IT teams achieve secure, write-once storage with audit-grade encryption. Outcome: 45% lower per-TB cost compared to disk, full compliance with SEC and SOX mandates, and a 25-year archival lifespan.
High-Definition Media Asset Preservation
An international post-production studio deploys C7975A-LTO5 ULTRIUM 3TB RW DATA TAPE PL=7A to back up 4K and 8K raw footage. Using the tape’s 1.5 TB native capacity and 3 TB compressed throughput, the studio creates offline vaults for critical visual effects and master edits. Outcome: 60% reduction in primary storage expenses, guaranteed bit-perfect integrity, and 30-year shelf life for irreplaceable content.
Cost-Efficient Disaster Recovery for Virtualized Environments
A mid-market enterprise integrates C7975A-LTO5 ULTRIUM 3TB RW DATA TAPE PL=7A into its VMware backup strategy, automating nightly snapshots of virtual machines to tape libraries. The solution delivers sustained 140 MB/s transfer rates and hardware encryption, enabling rapid offsite vaulting. Outcome: Achieved Recovery Time Objectives under four hours, cut secondary storage costs by 50%, and ensured business continuity under RPO targets.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| C7975A |  C0H27A |  Q2003A |  C7976WL |  Q2015A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | 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 | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | 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 | 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 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 750W | 350W | 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | C7975A Storage System | C0H27A Storage Appliance | Q2003A Storage System | C7976WL Storage System | Q2015A Enterprise SAN Storage |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 27.6 inches | 27 inches | 28 inches | 26.4 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 40 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 50 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Sadia Iqbal
4
Consistent write performance with no read errors.
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Anthony Russo
5
Works well in scheduled backup rotations.
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Bilal Rasheed
5
Good media quality and dependable archival results.
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Howard Finch
5
A trusted option for LTO-5 data storage.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the C7975A LTO-5 tape?
The C7975A LTO-5 cartridge delivers 1.5 TB of native storage and up to 3.0 TB of compressed storage (2:1 compression ratio).
What are the data transfer rates for the C7975A LTO-5 cartridge?
It supports native transfer rates up to 140 MB/s and compressed rates up to 280 MB/s under optimal conditions.
Which drives and libraries are compatible with the C7975A LTO-5 tape?
The C7975A is compatible with all LTO-5 tape drives and libraries from major vendors such as HP, IBM, Quantum and Oracle.
Does the C7975A tape support hardware encryption?
Yes, when used with an LTO-5 drive that offers encryption, the cartridge supports AES-256 hardware encryption for secure data protection.
How many load/unload cycles is the C7975A rated for?
The media is rated for up to 1,000 load/unload cycles, ensuring reliable reuse and long service life.
What is the expected archival life of the C7975A LTO-5 tape?
Under proper storage conditions, the tape offers an archival life of up to 30 years.
Can I use C7975A cartridges in LTO-4 drives?
No. The C7975A requires an LTO-5 drive; however, an LTO-5 drive can read and write true LTO-4 media.
What are the recommended storage conditions for the C7975A tape?
Store vertically between 16 °C and 25 °C at 20–80% relative humidity to maintain media integrity.
What are the operating environment specifications for the C7975A?
Operating range: 10 °C to 45 °C and 20–80% RH; non-operating range: ‑40 °C to 60 °C and 20–90% RH.
How can I verify genuine HP C7975A LTO-5 tapes?
Check the HP holographic security label and validate the serial number using HP’s online authentication portal.
Is the C7975A tape available in a WORM (Write Once, Read Many) format?
No, C7975A is read/write media; HP offers separate WORM-certified LTO-5 cartridges for write-once archiving.
How often should I use a cleaning cartridge with my LTO-5 drive?
Use an HP LTO-5 cleaning cartridge every 50 media loads or when the drive’s cleaning alert is triggered.
What warranty does the C7975A LTO-5 data tape include?
HP provides a limited lifetime warranty covering manufacturing defects and media failure under normal use.
Can I use the C7975A cartridge for both backup and long-term archiving?
Yes, its high capacity and reliability make it ideal for daily backups, archiving and disaster recovery.
What does the PL=7A code on the C7975A label indicate?
PL=7A is the production lot identifier used by HP for traceability and quality control.
Where can I purchase genuine C7975A LTO-5 tapes?
Purchase through authorized HP resellers or the HP official online store to ensure authenticity and warranty coverage.