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LTO-8 30TB RW BAR CODE LABEL PACK PL-7A
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Q2015A Overview
Q2015A is a high-performance SAN storage solution featuring a 16-bay design that supports a wide range of drive types, including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB with robust RAID support (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10) to ensure data integrity and high availability.
Q2015A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 32 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 128 GB. The system offers versatile connectivity via USB 3.2 ports and a 10GbE network interface with 4 LAN ports, along with expansion support, redundant power supplies rated at 500W, and active cooling for enterprise data center, virtualization, and media server use cases.
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Q2015A Specifications
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
- Height
- 3 inches
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Cooling
- Active
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 4
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Bay Count
- 16-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Installed RAM
- 32 GB
- Product Name
- Q2015A Enterprise SAN Storage
Q2015A Use Case
Automated Tape Library Management with Q2015A-LTO-8 30TB RW Bar Code Label Pack PL-7A
In an enterprise data center running an IBM TS4500 tape library, IT operations deploy Q2015A-LTO-8 30TB RW Bar Code Label Pack PL-7A to generate durable, compliant bar code labels for each LTO-8 cartridge. Integrated with IBM Spectrum Protect and robotic loaders, the labels enable automated scanning, real-time inventory updates, and error-free media mounts. Outcome: 95% reduction in manual data entry, 50% faster tape mounts, and 100% media tracking accuracy—driving operational efficiency and lowering TCO.
Regulatory Compliance & Audit-Ready Archival Workflow
A global financial services firm must retain 7-year historical records under SOX, GDPR, and SEC mandates. By affixing Q2015A-LTO-8 30TB RW Bar Code Label Pack PL-7A labels to each LTO-8 cartridge, the compliance team assigns unique IDs, timestamps, and audit trail references. Scannable bar codes integrate with archival software dashboards for instant compliance reporting. Benefit: simplifies audit prep by 60%, eliminates misplaced media, and ensures 100% traceability across retention cycles.
Offsite Disaster Recovery & Chain-of-Custody Tracking
A multi-facility healthcare network rotates weekly backups to an offsite vault to meet HIPAA and HITECH requirements. Using Q2015A-LTO-8 30TB RW Bar Code Label Pack PL-7A, IT labels LTO-8 tapes with human-readable and machine-readable bar codes that integrate with handheld scanners and logistics software. Outcome: real-time chain-of-custody validation, zero lost or misfiled tapes, accelerated RTO by 40%, and full compliance with patient data protection regulations.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2015A |  Q2020A |  EH848B |  C7975AL |  C7975A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 256 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 512 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 50 / RAID 60 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 350W | 350W | 500W | 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 | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Product Name | Q2015A Enterprise SAN Storage | Q2020A Enterprise NAS | EH848B | C7975AL | C7975A Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27.6 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 15 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 40 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Rimsha Zahid
5
Strong adhesion and clean scans.
M
Mikko Lahti
4
Helped streamline large library operations.
B
Bilal Farooq
5
Reduced manual handling errors.
O
Oliver Granton
4
Well suited for high density tape environments.
Questions & Answers
What is the Q2015A LTO-8 30TB RW Bar Code Label Pack PL-7A?
The Q2015A LTO-8 30TB RW Bar Code Label Pack PL-7A is a set of self-adhesive polyester labels designed for LTO-8 data cartridges (12TB native, 30TB compressed). Each label meets HP’s Ultrium labeling specifications for reliable tape identification.
How many labels are included in a single PL-7A pack?
Each PL-7A pack contains 400 pre-cut, pre-spaced bar code labels optimized for direct thermal transfer printing and easy application to LTO-8 cartridge pockets.
Are these bar code labels compatible with other LTO tape generations?
While optimized for LTO-8, the labels fit standard Ultrium cartridge pockets used across previous generations. HP recommends using generation-specific labels to ensure exact fit and adhesive performance.
Which printers are compatible with these HP bar code labels?
These labels are compatible with most industrial thermal transfer printers, including Zebra, Datamax and Sato models, when used with a compatible resin ribbon for durable, high-resolution printing.
What materials and adhesive are used on the PL-7A labels?
PL-7A labels feature a white polyester face stock with a permanent acrylic adhesive and a resin thermal-transfer receptive coating for crisp bar code printing and long-term adhesion.
Are the labels resistant to environmental stress?
Yes. The polyester face stock and resin print coating are resistant to abrasion, solvents and temperature extremes from –20°C to 60°C, ensuring bar code readability in harsh conditions.
How do I apply these bar code labels to LTO-8 cartridges?
Peel the label from the liner, align it with the cartridge’s bar code pocket, press firmly to remove air bubbles and ensure full edge contact for secure adhesion.
Can I customize bar code symbologies and layouts?
Absolutely. Use HP’s Storage Labels & Supplies Utility or third-party label design software to generate Code 39, Code 128, QR codes and custom text or graphics.
Will these labels impact tape drive performance?
No. The labels meet Ultrium thickness and flexibility standards, ensuring they do not interfere with tape loading, read/write mechanisms or robotic handling.
Do these labels conform to LTO Ultrium labeling standards?
Yes. PL-7A labels are manufactured to HP Ultrium guidelines, ensuring consistent size, adhesive strength and bar code placement for all Ultrium cartridges.
What is the shelf life of unused PL-7A labels?
Stored at 20–25°C and 40–60% relative humidity, the labels maintain full adhesive performance for up to five years from the date of manufacture.
Are these genuine HP/Quantum-approved labels?
Yes. The Q2015A PL-7A pack is an HP-licensed product, guaranteed compatible and supported under HP’s media and supplies warranty.
Can I use these labels in automated tape libraries?
Yes. The high-contrast bar codes and precise label dimensions are fully readable by robotic scanners in all HP, Quantum and third-party tape library systems.
Is the PL-7A format suitable for enterprise data centers?
Designed for professional environments, PL-7A labels offer industrial-grade durability, consistent print quality and compliance with stringent data center labeling protocols.
What is the minimum order quantity for Q2015A PL-7A packs?
There is no minimum order requirement. You can purchase a single PL-7A 400-label pack or multiple packs to meet your labeling needs.
What warranty and support options are available for these labels?
Q2015A labels are covered by a 90-day limited manufacturer warranty. HP’s global support network provides assistance with product compatibility, label design and application best practices.