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20 TAPE LTO6 RW CUSTOM LABEL PL=7A
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C7976AL Overview
C7976AL is a high-performance SAN storage system engineered for enterprise data centers and virtualization environments. Designed as a rackmount appliance with 12 drive bays, it supports a mix of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD to deliver up to 1 PB of total storage capacity with RAID levels ranging from RAID 0 and RAID 1 to RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, and RAID 60. Powered by an Intel Xeon 8-core processor with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory (expandable up to 64 GB), it offers robust performance and data integrity.
C7976AL features interfaces that include high-speed 10GbE network ports alongside four LAN ports and USB 3.2 connectivity, ensuring versatile integration in various IT environments. With expansion support, redundant cooling via redundant fan systems, and a redundant 750W power supply, this appliance is ideal for demanding use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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C7976AL Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60
- 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
- C7976AL Enterprise SAN Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 27.5 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
C7976AL Use Case
Mission-Critical Enterprise Backup and Rapid Disaster Recovery with C7976AL-20 LTO6 RW
A global retail chain uses C7976AL-20 LTO6 RW tape with custom label PL=7A to automate nightly full and incremental backups of POS, inventory, and ERP databases. Delivering 2.5 TB native capacity and 160 MB/s throughput, it compresses backup windows by 50%, ensures sub-hour RTO, and meets PCI DSS and GDPR audit requirements for secure, verifiable data restoration.
Compliance-Driven Long-Term Archival for Financial and Healthcare Records
A regional bank and a healthcare provider implement C7976AL-20 LTO6 RW tape with custom PL=7A labels to archive seven years of transaction logs and patient records. Leveraging 6.25 TB compressed capacity and WORM-compatible labeling, they reduce on-premises storage costs by 70%, guarantee data integrity with AES-256 encryption, and simplify regulatory audits under SOX, HIPAA, and FINRA.
Scalable Media Asset Management and Cold Storage for Post-Production
A film production studio integrates C7976AL-20 LTO6 RW tape (custom label PL=7A) into its MAM workflow to offload unedited 4K/8K footage. The solution’s high throughput and robust labeling streamline cataloging and retrieval, cut NAS and cloud spend by 60%, and protect irreplaceable assets against ransomware and hardware failure with offline, air-gap security.
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Product Comparison Table 
| C7976AL |  C7980A |  C7973A |  Q2044A |  AG119A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 24-bay | 16-bay | 24-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 1 PB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | 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 | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| 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 | 750W | 500W | 750W | 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 | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB Backup / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB |
| Product Name | C7976AL Enterprise SAN Storage System | C7980A | C7973A Storage System | Q2044A Storage System | AG119A Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 27.5 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 50 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Mariam Siddiq
4
Reliable performance across all cartridges.
S
Sami Lehtinen
4
Clear labels and good durability.
H
Hammad Latif
5
No read errors encountered.
B
Bruce Langdon
5
Well suited for managed backups.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the C7976AL LTO6 RW tape?
The C7976AL LTO6 RW tape offers 2.5 TB native capacity and up to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 compression, providing high-density data storage.
What data transfer speeds does the LTO6 tape support?
It delivers up to 160 MB/s native throughput and up to 400 MB/s compressed, ensuring fast backup and restore operations.
Is the C7976AL tape fully rewritable?
Yes, this LTO6 cartridge is fully rewritable (RW), allowing repeated data writes and overwrites without media replacement.
What does the custom label PL=7A signify?
The PL=7A custom label denotes a pre-printed, color-coded barcode and text layout for rapid tape identification and inventory management.
With which backup software is LTO6 compatible?
LTO6 tapes work seamlessly with major backup applications such as Veeam, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, and Dell EMC NetWorker.
Are these tapes compatible with standard LTO6 drives?
Yes, the C7976AL media is compatible with all LTO6-enabled tape drives and libraries from HP, IBM, Quantum, and others.
What is the expected archival life of LTO6 tape media?
When stored under recommended conditions, LTO6 media offers an archival lifespan of up to 30 years.
How many overwrite cycles can the LTO6 tape handle?
Each cartridge supports up to 1,000,000 overwrite cycles, ensuring durable performance for repetitive backup tasks.
What are the optimal storage conditions for LTO6 cartridges?
Store tapes at 16–25 °C (60–77 °F) and 20–80% relative humidity to maintain media integrity and ensure reliable reads.
Does C7976AL support LTFS for drag-and-drop file access?
Yes, it is LTFS-enabled, allowing direct file drag-and-drop access without proprietary backup software.
How are the 20 tapes in SKU C7976AL packaged?
They ship in a bulk pack of 20 cartridges, each individually sleeved to protect against dust and static.
Does this LTO6 media carry any quality certifications?
Yes, it is manufactured under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, ensuring consistent quality and environmental compliance.
Is there a warranty offered on C7976AL tapes?
These tapes come with a 5-year manufacturer warranty covering defects and media reliability.
What does the SKU C7976AL indicate?
C7976AL is HP’s part number for the 20-pack LTO6 RW tape cartridge with custom PL=7A labeling.
Can I use these tapes for long-term archiving and disaster recovery?
Absolutely. LTO6’s high capacity, durability, and LTFS support make it ideal for archival and DR strategies.
How do I apply the custom PL=7A labels correctly?
Simply peel and affix each pre-printed PL=7A label to the cartridge’s front panel; label templates are available for inventory systems.