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LTO6 ULTRIUM 6.25TB BAFE RW DATA TAPE PL=7A
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C7976B Overview
C7976B is a SAN storage system featuring a 24-bay enclosure that supports Mixed drive types (SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, NVMe SSD) and delivers a total storage capacity of 512 TB with RAID support including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. The system is purpose-built for high-demand environments where robust data protection and rapid access are critical.
C7976B is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory, upgradeable up to 64 GB. The storage system offers connectivity through USB 3.1, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel interfaces, along with expansion support, a redundant power supply (350W), and redundant fan cooling — making it ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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C7976B Specifications
- Width
- 17 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
- Depth
- 29 inches
- Height
- 3 inches
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 4
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Bay Count
- 24-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- Product Name
- C7976B Storage Array
C7976B Use Case
Regulatory Compliance Archival in Financial Services with C7976B-LTO6
A global bank uses C7976B-LTO6 ULTRIUM 6.25TB BAFE RW DATA TAPE PL=7A to archive 100 PB of transaction logs in its off-site vault, ensuring 30-year data retention and immutability for SOX and GDPR audits. Outcome: Cost-efficient, tamper-proof storage meeting strict regulatory and audit requirements.
Enterprise Disaster Recovery & Air-Gapped Backup
An international retailer integrates C7976B-LTO6 tapes into its tiered backup strategy, rotating weekly full images to an air-gapped tape library. Outcome: Rapid data restoration, ransomware immunity, and secure off-site business continuity at a fraction of disk-based backup costs.
High-Definition Media Archive for Post-Production Studios
A film production house archives 4K raw footage on C7976B-LTO6 ULTRIUM 6.25TB tapes to free up online storage while preserving instant recall via robotic tape libraries. Outcome: Scalable, long-term content preservation with up to 2× lower TCO and guaranteed data integrity over decades.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| C7976B |  Q2020A |  C7973AL |  BS580B |  Q2015A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 24-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay | 16-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 | 512 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 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 350W | 750W | 250W | 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 | No | No | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | C7976B Storage Array | Q2020A Enterprise NAS | C7973AL High Performance Storage Array | BS580B Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q2015A Enterprise SAN Storage |
| 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 | 29 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 14 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 15 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 50 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Mehwish Qamar
5
Used for daily rotations without issues.
A
Andrej Novak
5
Good reliability across multiple cycles.
F
Fahad Nawaz
5
Stable read and write speeds.
G
Glen Peters
5
Dependable tape media for enterprise use.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the C7976B LTO6 Ultrium tape?
The C7976B LTO6 Ultrium tape offers a native capacity of 2.5 TB and up to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 hardware compression.
Which drives are compatible with the LTO6 Ultrium 6.25 TB tape?
The LTO6 tape is compatible with all LTO6 drives and later generations that support LTO6 media, including most Ultrium 6 and Ultrium 7 tape libraries.
What are the data transfer speeds of the LTO6 Ultrium tape?
The LTO6 Ultrium tape delivers up to 160 MB/s native throughput and up to 400 MB/s with 2.5:1 compression.
Does the LTO6 tape support hardware encryption?
Yes, the LTO6 Ultrium tape supports AES-256 hardware encryption when used with an encryption-capable LTO6 drive.
What tape formulation does the C7976B use?
The C7976B uses Barium Ferrite (BaFe) magnetic particles for higher stability, longevity, and error resilience.
How many overwrite cycles does LTO6 tape support?
LTO6 Ultrium tape is rated for a minimum of 500,000 overwrite cycles under normal operating conditions.
What is the archival lifespan of LTO6 media?
Stored under proper conditions (15–25 °C, 20–50% relative humidity), LTO6 Ultrium media can archive data reliably for up to 30 years.
How should I store LTO6 tapes to maximize longevity?
Store LTO6 tapes vertically in their protective cases, away from magnetic fields, direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, and high humidity.
Can I read LTO5 media in an LTO6 drive?
Yes, LTO6 drives are backward compatible and can read and write LTO5 media natively but cannot write LTO5 at LTO6 capacity.
What file systems are supported with LTO6 Ultrium tapes?
LTO6 media works with any file system supported by your tape library or backup software, including LTFS, Windows NTFS, and Linux ext4.
Is LTFS supported on the C7976B LTO6 tape?
Yes, the C7976B LTO6 tape supports LTFS (Linear Tape File System) for drag-and-drop file access on compatible drives.
What applications are best suited for LTO6 tape backup?
LTO6 is ideal for enterprise backups, long-term archiving, big data retention, and off-site disaster recovery.
How do I label and track LTO6 media in a library?
Use barcode labels compatible with your tape library’s barcode scanner and maintain a tape catalog in your backup software for tracking.
Does the C7976B include backup software?
No, the C7976B tape media is sold separately; you need to procure compatible backup or archiving software from your vendor.
What warranty covers the LTO6 Ultrium tape?
HPE provides a limited lifetime warranty on the C7976B LTO6 Ultrium tape covering manufacturing defects.
Where can I purchase the C7976B LTO6 Ultrium 6.25 TB data tape?
You can purchase the C7976B from authorized HPE resellers, online IT distributors, or the HPE official online store.