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C7976BN Overview
C7976BN is a SAN storage system designed with 16 drive bays that support mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB. It offers RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations to ensure robust data protection for critical applications.
C7976BN is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory, expandable to 64 GB for high-performance workloads in enterprise data centers and virtualization environments. The system features integrated interfaces such as USB 3.1, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel, along with expansion support, a redundant power supply rated at 750W, and active cooling with redundant fan support, making it an ideal solution for SMB backup, virtualization, and media server use cases.
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C7976BN Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Brand
- Hpe
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-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
- 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 3.1
- 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
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- C7976BN Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 4 inches
- Width
- 21 inches
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
C7976BN Use Case
Enterprise Disaster-Recovery Backup with C7976BN-20PK LTO-6 BAFE Tapes
In multinational enterprises running 24/7 SAP and Oracle databases, IT teams implement C7976BN-20PK LTO-6 BAFE NON CUSTOM LABEL PL=7A cartridges for nightly incremental and weekly full backups. The solution delivers up to 2.5 TB native capacity (6.25 TB compressed) and 160 MB/s transfer rates, ensuring rapid restore SLAs, air-gapped resilience and reduced RTO/RPO for mission-critical systems.
Regulatory-Compliant Long-Term Archival for Financial & Healthcare Records
Financial services and healthcare organizations leverage C7976BN-20PK LTO-6 BAFE NON CUSTOM LABEL PL=7A cartridges to meet SEC Rule 17a-4 and HIPAA retention mandates. With a 30-year archival life, WORM-capable media and robust Barium-Ferrite formulation, institutions secure tamper-proof, off-line archives that simplify audit readiness, minimize storage costs and safeguard sensitive PII/PHI data over multi-decade retention cycles.
High-Volume Media Asset Management in Post-Production Environments
Film studios and post-production houses deploy C7976BN-20PK LTO-6 BAFE NON CUSTOM LABEL PL=7A cartridges to archive 4K/8K raw footage, VFX renders and finished deliverables. Each tape’s 6.25 TB compressed capacity and sustained 400 MB/s throughput reduce disk farm expenses, enable rapid retrieval for iterative editing and guarantee long-term preservation of high-value creative assets in a cost-effective, scalable LTO-6 library.
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Product Comparison Table 
| C7976BN |  Q2014A |  Q2R70A |  AH167A |  Q2S12A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 256 TB | 256 TB |
| 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 750W | 750W | 500W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | QTS | 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 | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | C7976BN Enterprise Storage System | Q2014A Enterprise NAS | Q2R70A Storage Appliance | AH167A Enterprise Storage System | Q2S12A Enterprise NAS Storage System |
| Height | 4 inches | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 21 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches | 27.2 inches | 28.0 inches | 25 inches | 27.5 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 50 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs |
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Reviews & Ratings
R
Russell Vaughn
4
LTO-6 media performed consistently across daily backup cycles.
I
Ishrat Noor
5
No read or write issues experienced.
M
Marek Zielinski
4
Good durability and stable performance.
Z
Zahid Mehmood
5
Suitable for routine enterprise backups.
A
Alan Prescott
5
Reliable non custom labeled tape media.
Questions & Answers
What is the product with SKU C7976BN?
The product with SKU C7976BN is a 20-pack of LTO-6 Ultrium Barium Ferrite (BAFE) data cartridges without custom labels.
What does LTO-6 mean?
LTO-6 refers to the sixth generation of Linear Tape-Open Ultrium technology offering high-capacity, high-performance tape storage.
What does BAFE stand for?
BAFE stands for Barium Ferrite, a magnetic particle media technology that enhances durability and long-term data retention.
How many cartridges are included in this pack?
This pack includes 20 individual LTO-6 data cartridges ready for deployment.
What is the native and compressed capacity per cartridge?
Each cartridge offers 2.5 TB native capacity and up to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 hardware compression.
What is the maximum data transfer rate?
LTO-6 cartridges support a native transfer rate of up to 160 MB/s and up to 400 MB/s compressed.
Which tape drives can read and write these cartridges?
These cartridges can be read and written by all LTO-6 drives and read and written by LTO-7 drives; they are not compatible with LTO-5 or earlier drives.
Are these cartridges pre-labeled?
No, these are non-custom label cartridges shipped without pre-printed or vendor-specific labels.
Can I apply custom labels to these tapes?
Yes, you can apply your own labels directly to the designated label area on each cartridge.
Do these LTO-6 BAFE cartridges support data encryption?
When used in an AES-enabled LTO-6 drive, these cartridges support AES-256 hardware encryption for secure data protection.
What environmental conditions are recommended for storage?
Store cartridges in 16°C to 25°C at 20–80% non-condensing humidity, away from strong magnetic fields and direct sunlight.
What is the archival shelf life of these tapes?
Under recommended conditions, these BAFE tapes have an estimated archival shelf life of up to 30 years.
Is there a warranty on these data cartridges?
Yes, these LTO-6 cartridges include a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
Are these tapes suitable for long-term data archiving?
Yes, the robust Barium Ferrite media and proven LTO-6 reliability make these tapes ideal for long-term data archiving.
How are these cartridges tested for quality and reliability?
Each cartridge undergoes strict format and media verification tests to ensure consistent performance and reliability.