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C7986A.. Overview

C7986A..-HP 8.6 GB WORM Optical Disc is a Write Once, Read Many (WORM) optical storage solution designed for secure, tamper-proof data archiving. Classified under "Other" tape format as an optical disc rather than magnetic tape, this media offers a native and compressed capacity of 8.6 GB, delivering reliable long-term data retention for critical applications where data integrity and compliance are paramount.

The C7986A..-HP disc is not a tape but an optical cartridge, specifically engineered for optical jukeboxes and libraries used in enterprise environments. It does not support encryption or high-throughput tape-like transfer speeds, and as an optical disc, standard tape length and typical tape generational nomenclature do not apply. Its archival life extends up to 50 years, making it especially suited for regulatory compliance archiving, enterprise backup snapshots, and cold storage where non-rewritable, permanent retention of data is required.

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C7986A.. Specifications

Product Type
Data Optical Disc
Tape Format
Other
Tape Generation
N/A
Cartridge Type
WORM
Use Case
Compliance Storage / Long-Term Archiving / Tape Libraries
Native Capacity
8 GB
Compressed Capacity
8 GB
Tape Length
N/A
Data Transfer Rate (Native)
N/A
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
N/A
Encryption Support
No
WORM Support
Yes
Media Type
WORM
Archival Life
Up to 50 Years
Read Compatibility
N/A
Write Compatibility
N/A
Tape Color
N/A
Environment
Data Center / Offsite Backup / Compliance Archiving
Compliance
N/A
Product Name
HP 8.6GB Write-Once Optical Disk (C7986A)
Height
0.39
Width
5.59
Depth
4.92
Weight
0.35

C7986A.. Use Case

Regulatory-Compliant Financial Data Archiving with C7986A..-HP 8.6 GB WORM Optical Disc

A global investment firm uses C7986A..-HP 8.6 GB WORM Optical Disc to store trade blotters, order tickets and audit logs under SEC Rule 17a-4 and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements. The write-once, read-many format guarantees immutable records, streamlines compliance reporting and minimizes audit risk—delivering tamper-proof retention with lower total cost of ownership.

HIPAA-Compliant Medical Imaging Retention on C7986A..-HP 8.6 GB WORM Optical Disc

A multi-facility healthcare network integrates C7986A..-HP 8.6 GB WORM Optical Disc into its PACS archive to preserve MRI/CT scans and EHR backups. Immutable storage ensures HIPAA-mandated data integrity and patient-privacy protection over multi-year retention cycles. Outcome: instant image retrieval, simplified audit readiness and robust disaster-recovery without ongoing maintenance overhead.

Long-Term Government Record Preservation Using C7986A..-HP 8.6 GB WORM Optical Disc

A municipal archives department employs C7986A..-HP 8.6 GB WORM Optical Disc to secure land deeds, permits and historical documents for 25+ years. Offline, tamper-proof media meets statutory retention mandates and neutralizes ransomware threats. Benefit: future-proof digital preservation, rapid retrieval for public requests and substantially reduced energy and storage facility costs.

Quality Certifications

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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table

HP 8.6 GB WORM Optical DiscC7986A..Sony 5.25″ 9.1 GB Optical TapesCWO-9100B
Product TypeData Optical DiscData Tape
Tape FormatOtherOther
Tape GenerationN/AN/A
Cartridge TypeWORMStandard
Use CaseCompliance Storage / Long-Term Archiving / Tape LibrariesBackup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries
Native Capacity8 GB9.1 GB
Compressed Capacity8 GBN/A
Tape LengthN/AN/A
Data Transfer Rate (Native)N/AUp to 4 MB/s
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)N/AN/A
Encryption SupportNoNo
WORM SupportYesNo
Media TypeWORMRewritable
Archival LifeUp to 50 YearsUp to 30 Years
Read CompatibilityN/AN/A
Write CompatibilityN/AN/A
Tape ColorN/AN/A
EnvironmentData Center / Offsite Backup / Compliance ArchivingData Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
ComplianceN/AN/A
Product NameHP 8.6GB Write-Once Optical Disk (C7986A)CWO-9100B-Sony 5.25″ 9.1 GB Optical Tape
Height0.391.024 in
Width5.595.827 in
Depth4.925.748 in
Weight0.351.01 lbs

Reviews & Ratings

D
Derek Walsh
5

HP WORM optical disc ensured compliance storage.

A
Amina Riaz
4

Reliable write once media.

H
Hiroshi Yamamoto
5

Stable long term retention.

O
Owais Jamil
3

Good for regulated data.

S
Susan Patel
4

Met compliance needs.

Questions & Answers

What is the HP 8.6 GB WORM Optical Disc (SKU: C7986A)?

The HP 8.6 GB WORM Optical Disc (C7986A) is a high-capacity, write-once read-many storage medium designed for secure long-term data archiving.

What does WORM stand for?

WORM stands for Write Once Read Many, meaning data can be written a single time and then read repeatedly without alteration.

What is the storage capacity of this disc?

Each HP 8.6 GB WORM Optical Disc holds up to 8.6 gigabytes of digital data.

Can I rewrite data on a WORM disc?

No, WORM discs are one-time write only; once data is recorded, it cannot be erased or overwritten.