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C7976BL Overview
C7976BL is a SAN storage system featuring a 24-bay design that supports multiple drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB with a full range of RAID configurations (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD), powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, 16 GB of pre-installed RAM expandable up to 128 GB using ECC DDR4, and interfaces that include USB 3.0, Ethernet with 10GbE, and Fibre Channel for high-speed network connectivity.
C7976BL further offers robust expansion options and high reliability through redundant features. Its design includes expansion support for further scalability, a redundant power supply rated at 750W, and redundant fan cooling, making it ideally suited for critical applications such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization deployments, and media server environments.
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C7976BL Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 24-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 / JBOD
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- 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 / Media Server / Virtualization / SMB
- Product Name
- C7976BL Storage Array
- Height
- 7 inches
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 75 lbs
C7976BL Use Case
Regulatory Compliance Archiving for Financial Institutions
In a global bank subject to SEC, FINRA and SOX retention mandates, IT teams deploy C7976BL-LTO6 BAFE RW CUSTOM LABELED 20 PL=7A cartridges to store trade logs and audit trails on WORM-capable, high-capacity LTO-6 media. This solution delivers tamper-evident labeling, 2.5 TB native capacity and proven bit-error rates under 1 in 10^17, ensuring cost-effective long-term retention, simplified e-discovery and guaranteed compliance with industry regulations.
High-Speed Virtual Machine Backup and Rapid Recovery
A large data center running VMware and Hyper-V clusters integrates C7976BL-LTO6 BAFE RW CUSTOM LABELED 20 PL=7A into its backup architecture to offload incremental and full image backups to tape at sustained 160 MB/s native throughput. The custom-labeled Barium Ferrite (BAFE) RW tapes minimize backup windows, accelerate RTO to under an hour and reduce disk footprint by leveraging LTO-6’s hardware compression and partitioning—delivering business-critical continuity with predictable, low-cost media.
Secure Offsite Disaster Recovery for Healthcare Data
A multi-site hospital network employs C7976BL-LTO6 BAFE RW CUSTOM LABELED 20 PL=7A for encrypted, custom-labeled offsite rotation of patient records and DICOM imaging archives. The portable LTO-6 cartridges, each holding up to 6.25 TB compressed, feature industry-leading durability and chain-of-custody labeling, enabling rapid site failover, HIPAA-compliant data protection and verification workflows—resulting in zero data loss and accelerated recovery time objectives.
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Product Comparison Table 
| C7976BL |  Q2012A |  Q2002A |  Q2044A |  Q2016A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 24-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay | 12-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 | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | 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 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 | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 350W | 750W | 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 | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization / SMB | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | C7976BL Storage Array | Q2012A Enterprise Storage Appliance | Q2002A Storage System | Q2044A Storage System | Q2016A Enterprise NAS |
| Height | 7 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 19 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 75 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 50 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Sehrish Kamal
5
Consistent performance across all cartridges.
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Nicolas Bernard
5
Works seamlessly with our LTO-6 drives.
F
Furqan Zia
5
Reliable media for structured backup cycles.
P
Patrick Lewis
5
Good quality and labeling accuracy.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the C7976BL LTO-6 BAFE RW custom-labeled tape?
The C7976BL LTO-6 Barium Ferrite RW cartridge offers 2.5 TB native and up to 6.25 TB compressed storage per tape.
What sustained data transfer rates does the LTO-6 BAFE C7976BL support?
It delivers up to 160 MB/s native and 400 MB/s compressed transfer speeds in LTO-6 drives.
How many cartridges are included in the C7976BL pack?
This product ships as a pack of 20 custom-labeled LTO-6 BAFE RW cartridges.
What does BAFE mean in LTO-6 BAFE media?
BAFE stands for Barium Ferrite, a magnetic particle formulation that enhances data stability and long-term durability.
Is the C7976BL tape Read/Write or WORM?
The C7976BL is a standard Read/Write (RW) LTO-6 cartridge, not a Write Once Read Many (WORM) media.
Which tape libraries and drives are compatible with C7976BL?
It is fully compatible with LTO-6 drives for read/write and backward-readable by LTO-7 tape drives.
Does the C7976BL support LTFS?
Yes, C7976BL is LTFS-compliant, enabling drag-and-drop file access on supported host systems.
What is the expected archival life of the LTO-6 BAFE C7976BL tape?
Under proper environmental conditions, data retention and shelf life exceed 30 years.
Can I apply custom labels to these cartridges?
Yes, C7976BL comes pre-labeled using durable, industry-standard adhesive labels for easy tracking.
What operating environments are recommended for optimal performance?
Store and operate between 16 °C–25 °C and 20%–80% relative humidity, avoiding direct sunlight and condensation.
Are these tapes backed by any certifications or standards?
C7976BL meets ISO/IEC 20919 LTO Ultrium specifications, RoHS compliance, and industry archival standards.
How do I load and unload the C7976BL LTO-6 cartridges safely?
Insert the cartridge until it clicks, avoid tilting, and always use the host system’s eject command before removal.
What warranty covers the C7976BL LTO-6 media pack?
This product includes a one-year limited manufacturer’s warranty against defects in material and workmanship.
Can I use these tapes for incremental and full backups?
Yes, the C7976BL supports both full and incremental backup strategies in compatible backup software environments.
How do I verify tape health and avoid data loss?
Use periodic media maintenance and diagnostic tools in your tape library to run verify/read-after-write tests.
What is the SKU and part number for ordering duplicate packs?
The SKU is C7976BL, part number LTO6-BAFE-RW-20PL-7A for a pack of 20 custom-labeled cartridges.