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LTO-8 RW NO CASE PALLET 960 CATRIDGE PL-7A
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Q2078AB Overview
Q2078AB is a NAS storage system featuring 4 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD for a total storage capacity of up to 64 TB. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon quad-core processor with 8 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory, upgradeable to 32 GB. The system offers interfaces including USB 3.2, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel, along with 1GbE network support and expansion capabilities.
Q2078AB is equipped with a redundant power supply rated at 250W and an active cooling system, ensuring continuous operation and system resilience. Designed for use in SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server environments, this device meets high-performance and reliability standards for modern storage solutions.
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Q2078AB Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 4-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 64 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 4
- Installed RAM
- 8 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 32 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 1GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 250W
- 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 / Media Server / Virtualization
- Product Name
- Q2078AB UltraNAS Pro
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Depth
- 15 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Q2078AB Use Case
Enterprise-Grade Data Archival for Financial Services
In a multinational bank’s data center, IT teams deploy Q2078AB-LTO-8 RW NO CASE PALLET 960 CATRIDGE PL-7A in automated tape libraries to archive 10+ years of transaction records. This LTO-8 RW solution delivers 30 TB native per cartridge and 960-unit scalability, ensuring regulatory compliance, ultra-low TCO, and rapid retrieval in audit scenarios.
Regulatory-Compliant Imaging Retention in Healthcare
A large hospital group uses Q2078AB-LTO-8 RW NO CASE PALLET 960 CATRIDGE PL-7A to store petabytes of PACS imaging data off-site. The high-density, RW-capable LTO-8 cartridges meet HIPAA and GDPR retention mandates, cut power and cooling costs by 75%, and guarantee secure, verifiable restores for patient-care continuity.
High-Res Media Preservation and Disaster Recovery
A global media production studio integrates Q2078AB-LTO-8 RW NO CASE PALLET 960 CATRIDGE PL-7A into its DR strategy to vault 4K/8K raw footage. With 2.5:1 hardware compression and robust RW cycles, the LTO-8 platform accelerates off-site replication, minimizes downtime risk, and protects irreplaceable assets against cyber threats or site failures.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2078AB |  Q2002A |  BC024A |  Q2S12A |  Q2006A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 4-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-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 | 64 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 | 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 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 250W | 350W | 500W | 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 | Yes | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2078AB UltraNAS Pro | Q2002A Storage System | BC024A Enterprise NAS | Q2S12A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q2006A Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 15 inches | 28 inches | 20 inches | 27.5 inches | 22 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 40 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Fariha Sajjad
4
Good option for large scale storage needs.
J
Jonas Lindstrom
5
Reliable media quality across the pallet.
K
Kashif Riaz
5
Stable writes during long backups.
E
Edward Mills
5
Enterprise grade tape solution.
Questions & Answers
What storage capacity does each LTO-8 RW cartridge provide?
Each LTO-8 RW cartridge delivers 6 TB native capacity and up to 12 TB compressed (2.5:1) capacity.
How many cartridges are included in the Q2078AB pallet?
The Q2078AB pallet includes 960 LTO-8 RW cartridges in bulk packaging.
What does RW mean in LTO-8 RW cartridges?
RW stands for Read-Write, indicating that each tape supports both data writing and reading operations.
Does the Q2078AB pallet include individual protective cases?
No, this pallet ships without individual cases to optimize bulk handling and reduce packaging waste.
Which drives are compatible with LTO-8 RW tapes?
LTO-8 RW tapes are fully compatible with LTO-8 drives and support backward read/write compatibility with LTO-7 drives.
What data transfer rates can I expect from LTO-8 RW cartridges?
LTO-8 offers up to 360 MB/s native and up to 900 MB/s compressed (2.5:1) data transfer rates.
What is the archival lifespan of LTO-8 RW cartridges?
When stored properly, LTO-8 RW cartridges provide up to a 30-year archival life.
What storage environment is recommended for these tapes?
Store cartridges at 16 °C to 32 °C with 20 %–80 % non-condensing relative humidity.
Are these LTO-8 RW tapes certified for enterprise use?
Yes, they meet Ultrium specifications and enterprise-grade reliability standards for professional backup and archiving.
What warranty covers the Q2078AB LTO-8 RW pallets?
These cartridges include a 5-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects.
How do I load an LTO-8 RW cartridge into a tape library or autoloader?
Insert the cartridge label-side up into the drive or slot until you hear a secure click.
Can I use LTO-8 RW cartridges in an LTO-7 drive?
Yes, LTO-8 RW tapes are backward compatible for reading LTO-7 data and writing at LTO-7 capacity.
What is the SKU for ordering this bulk LTO-8 RW pallet?
The SKU for this pallet of 960 LTO-8 RW cartridges is Q2078AB.
What is the total native storage capacity of the Q2078AB pallet?
The pallet’s total native capacity is 5,760 TB (960 cartridges × 6 TB each).
What are the typical applications for LTO-8 RW cartridges?
They are ideal for long-term backup, archival, big data storage and disaster recovery solutions.