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LTO6 ULTRIUM BAFE WORM DATA TAPE PL=7A
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C7976BW Overview
C7976BW is a high-performance SAN storage system designed for enterprise environments. It features 36 drive bays supporting a wide range of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB and comprehensive RAID support including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD.
The system is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory that can be upgraded to 128 GB. It provides robust connectivity with USB 3.2 and 10GbE network ports, offers expansion support, and is engineered with redundant cooling via redundant fans and a redundant 750W power supply. Ideal for enterprise data centers, virtualization, media servers, and SMB backup applications, C7976BW combines scalability and reliability in a rackmount form factor.
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C7976BW Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 36-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- 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
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- 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 / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB Backup
- Product Name
- C7976BW
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Depth
- 26.4 inches
- Weight
- 60 lbs
C7976BW Use Case
Regulatory Compliance Archival for Financial Institutions
A global investment bank uses C7976BW-LTO6 ULTRIUM BAFE WORM DATA TAPE PL=7A to store 7 years of transaction logs in a tamper-proof WORM format that meets SEC and FINRA record-keeping mandates. Benefit: Ensures audit-ready integrity with BAFE certification while reducing on-line storage costs by up to 60%.
Long-Term Healthcare Records Preservation
A regional healthcare network deploys C7976BW-LTO6 ULTRIUM BAFE WORM DATA TAPE PL=7A for 10-year retention of patient imaging and EHR files, leveraging WORM immutability to satisfy HIPAA and HITECH archival requirements. Outcome: Guarantees unalterable data integrity, streamlines compliance audits, and lowers cold‐storage expenses.
Secure Offsite Backup for Government Agencies
A government defense agency implements C7976BW-LTO6 ULTRIUM BAFE WORM DATA TAPE PL=7A in its secure vault to back up classified project data offsite with military-grade WORM protection. Benefit: Provides verifiable, write-once storage that prevents unauthorized modification and supports disaster recovery protocols at minimal ongoing cost.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| C7976BW |  C7975AN |  C7980A |  Q2078MN |  C7975WL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 36-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 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 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 | 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 750W | 350W | 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 | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB Backup | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center / SMB / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | C7976BW | C7975AN Enterprise SAN | C7980A | Q2078MN Storage Array | C7975WL Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17.0 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 26.4 inches | 28.0 inches | 28 inches | 28.5 inches | 29 inches |
| Weight | 60 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 75 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Sana Tariq
5
Write once protection worked exactly as expected.
J
Jurgen Weiss
5
No data integrity issues observed.
R
Rizwan Saleem
5
Reliable for compliance driven storage.
H
Henry Wallace
5
Good quality WORM tape media.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of SKU: C7976BW - LTO6 Ultrium BAFE WORM Data Tape PL=7A?
This tape offers 2.5 TB native capacity and up to 6.25 TB compressed (2.5:1 ratio) for high-density archival storage.
What is Write Once Read Many (WORM) technology?
WORM technology ensures data written to the tape cannot be modified or erased, providing tamper-proof retention for compliance.
What does BAFE certification mean for this LTO6 tape?
BAFE certification validates that the tape meets rigorous forensic and WORM standards for secure, auditable archival storage.
What does the product level code PL=7A signify?
PL=7A is the manufacturer’s performance tier code denoting professional-grade reliability, durability, and full LTO6 compatibility.
Which tape drives are compatible with LTO6 Ultrium BAFE WORM Data Tape?
It is compatible with all standard LTO6 and later Ultrium tape drives or libraries that support WORM functionality.
What is the data transfer rate of the LTO6 tape?
The tape delivers up to 160 MB/s native throughput and up to 400 MB/s compressed using standard 2.5:1 algorithms.
What is the expected archival lifespan of this LTO6 tape?
When stored under recommended conditions, the tape reliably preserves data for 30 years or longer.
What operating temperature and humidity ranges does the LTO6 tape support?
It operates between 16–35 °C (61–95 °F) and 20–80% relative humidity (non-condensing).
Can LTO6 Ultrium tape read data from previous generations?
LTO6 drives can read/write native LTO6 cartridges and read LTO5 media, ensuring backward archival access.
How do I install the LTO6 Ultrium BAFE WORM Data Tape?
Simply insert the cartridge into a compatible LTO6 device; the drive automatically recognizes its WORM status and capacity.
Does the LTO6 tape support hardware encryption?
Yes, compatible LTO6 drives offer built-in AES-256 hardware encryption to secure your data at rest.
What is the maximum number of load/unload cycles for this tape?
The tape is rated for up to 1,000 load and unload cycles under normal operating conditions.
How should I store the LTO6 Ultrium tape for optimal longevity?
Store vertically in its protective case, away from magnetic fields, at controlled temperature/humidity, and out of direct sunlight.
Is the LTO6 BAFE WORM Data Tape compliant with SEC, HIPAA, and GDPR?
Yes, WORM functionality and BAFE certification help you meet SEC, HIPAA, GDPR, and other regulatory data-retention requirements.
What use cases are ideal for a WORM-certified LTO6 tape?
It’s ideal for long-term archiving of financial records, medical imaging, legal evidence, multimedia assets, and compliance data.