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All enterprise hardware is backed by a 3-year warranty — triple the industry standard — covering defects under normal use.
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Q2078A Overview
Q2078A is an enterprise-grade SAN storage system designed for high-demand data center environments. It features a robust 24-bay design that supports a mixed array of drive types, including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, allowing for a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB. The system supports multiple RAID configurations such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD to ensure data integrity and performance, while being powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and pre-installed 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory, upgradeable to 64 GB.
Q2078A offers extensive connectivity with interfaces including USB 3.2, Ethernet (10GbE), and Fibre Channel support, ensuring high-speed data transfer across networks. With expansion support, redundant power supplies featuring a 500W rating, and active cooling, this storage system is optimized for virtualized environments, media servers, and SMB backups — making it ideal for enterprise data centers where reliability and scalability are paramount.
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Q2078A Specifications
| Product Type | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| 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 | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes |
| Cooling | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W |
| Operating System | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes |
| ISCSI Support | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2078A Enterprise SAN Storage |
| Height | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 27.5 inches |
| Weight | 55 lbs |
Q2078A Use Case
Enterprise Financial Data Compliance and Archival
In a multinational banking environment, the Q2078A-LTO-8 30TB RW Data Cartridge PL PL-7A provides secure, encrypted offline storage for end-of-day transaction logs and customer records. By leveraging its high-capacity 30 TB native (up to 75 TB compressed) write capability and hardware AES-256 encryption, financial institutions achieve regulatory compliance with GDPR, SOX and PCI DSS. Benefit: Significantly reduced on-premises storage costs and risk of data breach, with immutable retention periods for audit-ready, long-term archiving.
Media & Entertainment High-Resolution Footage Archiving
A post-production studio uses Q2078A-LTO-8 30TB RW Data Cartridge PL PL-7A to archive multi-terabyte 4K/8K video projects during peak production cycles. The tape’s 360 MB/s native throughput (up to 900 MB/s compressed) accelerates backup windows, while WORM mode ensures master copies remain tamper-proof. Benefit: Reliable, scalable archive solution that frees up high-performance storage arrays, lowers total cost of ownership, and guarantees long-term preservation of cinematic assets.
Scientific Research Big Data Lifecycle Management
A genomics research institute employs Q2078A-LTO-8 30TB RW Data Cartridge PL PL-7A to store petabyte-scale DNA sequencing datasets. Tightly integrated with their tape library and tiered storage management software, cartridges are rotated offsite for disaster recovery and cataloged via LTFS indexing for rapid retrieval. Benefit: Cost-effective archival of large-scale datasets with minimal footprint, industry-leading media durability of 30+ years, and simplified data governance for collaborative research.
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| Bay Count | 16-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| Depth | 28.0 inches | 28.0 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches | 27.5 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 750W | 350W | 500W | 500W |
| Product Name | Q2078MC Enterprise Storage System | TA739A Enterprise NAS | Q2002A Storage System | Q2S12A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q2078A Enterprise SAN Storage |
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| 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 / 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 / JBOD |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Surveillance Support | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 55 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches |
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Questions & Answers
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What is the native and compressed capacity of the Q2078A LTO-8 data cartridge?
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The Q2078A LTO-8 cartridge delivers 12 TB of native capacity and up to 30 TB with 2.5:1 compression.
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Which tape drives and libraries are compatible with the Q2078A cartridge?
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The Q2078A is compatible with all LTO-8 drives and backward-compatible LTO-7 drives and libraries that support Ultrium generation 8 media.
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What data transfer rates does the LTO-8 Q2078A cartridge support?
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When used in an LTO-8 drive, the Q2078A supports sustained native transfer rates up to 360 MB/s (900 MB/s compressed).
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How reliable is the Q2078A media for long-term archiving?
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The Q2078A is rated for a 30-year archival life, over 10,000 load/unload cycles and a bit error rate of 1×10⁻¹⁷ under recommended conditions.
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How many load/unload cycles does the Q2078A support?
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This cartridge is designed for more than 10,000 load/unload cycles while maintaining optimal performance and data integrity.
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Does the Q2078A support hardware encryption?
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Yes, when used with an LTO-8 drive featuring AES-256 hardware encryption, the Q2078A secures data at rest on tape.
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Is the Q2078A cartridge WORM-enabled for compliance?
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No, the Q2078A is a standard read/write cartridge; for WORM functionality, use the HP LTO-8 WORM model Q2079A.
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What environmental conditions are recommended for storage?
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Store the cartridge at 16°F to 122°F (−9°C to 50°C) with 20%–80% relative humidity (non-condensing) to preserve media quality.
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How do I load the Q2078A cartridge into my tape drive?
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Place the label side up, insert the front edge into the drive slot until it clicks, then close the drive bezel to begin operation.
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Does the Q2078A include a barcode for library automation?
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Yes, each Q2078A cartridge ships with a factory-applied barcode label for seamless integration into automated tape libraries.
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Which backup applications and file systems are supported?
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The Q2078A works with major backup software—Veritas, Veeam, IBM Spectrum Protect—and with NTFS, HFS+, EXT4, and other filesystems via standard tape drivers.
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How does LTO-8 compare to LTO-7 in capacity and speed?
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LTO-8 doubles native capacity (12 TB vs. 6 TB) and boosts transfer rates by up to 40%, while maintaining read/write compatibility with LTO-7 cartridges.
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What warranty covers the Q2078A cartridge?
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HP provides a one-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship when the cartridge is used per HP specifications.
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Can I apply custom labels to the Q2078A?
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Yes, the cartridge features a dedicated label area for custom labels without interfering with the barcode or drive sensors.
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What are the primary use cases for the Q2078A LTO-8 cartridge?
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The Q2078A is ideal for enterprise backup, large-scale archiving and disaster recovery where high capacity and long-term reliability are critical.
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How should I recycle or dispose of used Q2078A cartridges?
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HP offers a media recycling program; return used cartridges to HP recycling centers or certified e-waste partners for secure disposal.
