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C7976AC Overview
C7976AC is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring 12 drive bays that support mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of 512 TB with robust RAID protection options—RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10—and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, coupled with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory that can be upgraded to a maximum of 64 GB. The system offers versatile connectivity via USB 3.2, 10GbE interfaces, and Fibre Channel support.
C7976AC is engineered with expansion support, a redundant power supply rated at 750W, and a redundant fan cooling system to ensure continuous operation and enhanced reliability. Designed for demanding environments, this storage system is ideally suited for enterprise data centers, virtualization, media servers, and SMB backup use cases.
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C7976AC Specifications
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
- Depth
- 27 inches
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- LAN Ports
- 4
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- 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
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Product Name
- C7976AC Enterprise Storage System
C7976AC Use Case
Regulatory Financial Archival with C7976AC-20PK LTO6 MP RW CUST LABELED NO CASE PL=7A
Financial institutions archive terabytes of monthly transaction logs to meet SEC and FINRA retention requirements. By using C7976AC-20PK LTO6 MP RW CUST LABELED NO CASE PL=7A cartridges, IT teams offload 10 years of audit data offsite while maintaining integrity with custom labeling and WORM protection. Benefit: Reduces on-premises storage costs by up to 80%, ensures audit readiness, and accelerates compliance reporting.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity for SMBs with C7976AC-20PK LTO6 MP RW CUST LABELED NO CASE PL=7A
A mid-sized manufacturing firm implements a 3-2-1 backup strategy using C7976AC-20PK LTO6 MP RW CUST LABELED NO CASE PL=7A media. Weekly full backups are rotated securely offsite, shielding data from ransomware and site-level disasters. Benefit: Achieves sub-four-hour recovery time objectives, enhances data resilience, and lowers total cost of ownership by 60%.
Secure Long-Term Medical Imaging Storage via C7976AC-20PK LTO6 MP RW CUST LABELED NO CASE PL=7A
Healthcare providers store petabytes of MRI and CT scans with C7976AC-20PK LTO6 MP RW CUST LABELED NO CASE PL=7A tapes equipped with hardware encryption and clear labeling. This setup streamlines retrieval and audit trails for HIPAA compliance. Benefit: Ensures tamper-proof chain-of-custody, cuts archival cost per gigabyte by 70%, and guarantees 30-year data retention.
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Product Comparison Table 
| C7976AC |  Q6Q66A |  EH969SB |  C7975AC |  C0H18A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 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 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 |
| 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 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 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 | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 350W | 500W | 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 | Yes | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | C7976AC Enterprise Storage System | Q6Q66A Storage Solution | EH969SB High Performance Storage Array | C7975AC Storage System | C0H18A Enterprise NAS |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 | 17 inches |
| Depth | 27 inches | 28.7 inches | 28 inches | 27 | 25 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 40 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Nadeem Shah
4
Good value media.
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Bastian Wolf
5
Consistent performance.
K
Kalle Virtanen
5
No issues so far.
P
Paul Martin
4
Satisfied overall.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the C7976AC LTO-6 tape?
Each tape provides 2.5 TB native capacity and up to 6.25 TB compressed at a 2.5:1 ratio.
What data transfer speeds can I expect from these LTO-6 tapes?
They deliver up to 160 MB/s native throughput and up to 400 MB/s compressed.
Are these tapes reusable and how many rewrite cycles do they support?
Yes. Each cartridge supports up to 1,000,000 overwrite cycles.
Which drives are compatible with the C7976AC LTO-6 tapes?
They are fully compatible with any LTO-6 drive and can read/write on LTO-5 drives in backward-compatible mode.
What custom labeling options are included with these tapes?
Each cartridge is pre-printed with your custom label, eliminating additional labeling steps.
Do these tapes include individual protective cases?
No. This 20-pack ships without cases to reduce bulk and streamline rack storage.
What does the PL=7A designation on the packaging mean?
PL=7A indicates anti-static, crush-resistant shipping cartons optimized for safe tape transport.
How long can archived data remain readable on LTO-6 media?
When stored under recommended conditions, data retention exceeds 30 years.
What environmental conditions optimize tape longevity?
Maintain 10–25 °C, 20–80% relative humidity, and avoid exposure to magnetic fields or direct sunlight.
Are C7976AC tapes compatible with major backup software platforms?
Yes. They integrate seamlessly with all leading backup solutions, including Veritas, Veeam, and IBM Spectrum Protect.
Do these cartridges include barcodes or RFID tags for inventory tracking?
Yes. Each cartridge features a laser-etched barcode for automated library and inventory management.
What warranty coverage applies to the C7976AC LTO-6 tapes?
They carry a one-year manufacturer’s warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Can I use these tapes in an automated tape library or autoloader?
Absolutely. They are engineered for full compatibility with LTO-6 libraries and autoloaders.
How do I properly load and eject these LTO-6 cartridges?
Insert until you hear a click; eject using your drive’s software interface or the drive’s eject button.
Why choose genuine C7976AC LTO-6 media over generic tapes?
Genuine media ensures certified performance, proven reliability, and full drive compatibility to minimize data loss.