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Q2078MC Overview
Q2078MC is a high-performance SAN storage system featuring 16-bay support for Mixed drive types—including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD—with a total storage capacity of 256 TB and RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD. It is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, complemented by 16 GB of pre-installed memory that can be expanded up to 128 GB, and offers interfaces such as USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel for robust connectivity.
The system also provides expansion support along with a redundant power supply rated at 500W and redundant fan cooling to ensure high reliability. Designed for critical use cases including SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server deployments, the Q2078MC Enterprise Storage System delivers uncompromised performance and uptime in demanding environments.
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Q2078MC Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 256 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
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- 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
- No
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q2078MC Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28.0 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q2078MC Use Case
Regulatory-Compliant Data Archival with Q2078MC-LTO-7 ULTRIUM TYPE M 22.5 TB RW Cartridges
In a global financial services firm, Q2078MC-LTO-7 ULTRIUM TYPE M 22.5 TB RW CART CSTM LIBRARY PK NO CASE PL-7A is deployed in an automated tape library to store 7 years of transaction logs under SEC and FINRA mandates. With 22.5 TB native capacity and WORM support, the solution cuts on-disk archive costs by 60% while ensuring rapid e-discovery retrieval and audit-ready, tamper-proof records.
Enterprise Disaster Recovery Using Q2078MC-LTO-7 ULTRIUM TYPE M 22.5 TB RW Cartridges
A manufacturing enterprise replicates mission-critical system backups weekly to offsite vaults using Q2078MC-LTO-7 ULTRIUM TYPE M 22.5 TB RW CART CSTM LIBRARY PK NO CASE PL-7A. Delivering up to 300 MB/s native throughput, the tape library achieves a one-hour RPO and sub-four-hour RTO, minimizing production downtime and safeguarding intellectual property at a fraction of online storage costs.
High-Bandwidth Media Archive with Q2078MC-LTO-7 ULTRIUM TYPE M 22.5 TB RW Cartridges
A post-production studio integrates Q2078MC-LTO-7 ULTRIUM TYPE M 22.5 TB RW CART CSTM LIBRARY PK NO CASE PL-7A into a robotic tape library to archive 4K/8K raw footage. Leveraging 22.5 TB capacity and up to 750 MB/s compressed throughput, ingest times fall 50%, NAS capacity is freed, and long-term storage expenses drop by 70%, accelerating project delivery.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2078MC |  BC022-60005 |  C7972AL |  C7974AL |  C7976BL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB |
| 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 / JBOD | 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 / JBOD |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 500W | 750W | 750W | 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 | Yes | No | No | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization / SMB |
| Product Name | Q2078MC Enterprise Storage System | BC022-60005 Enterprise NAS Storage System | C7972AL Enterprise Storage Array | C7974AL Storage System | C7976BL Storage Array |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 7 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 19 inches |
| Depth | 28.0 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 50 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 75 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
U
Uzma Shaheen
4
Consistent performance in high density libraries.
T
Tomasz Lewandowski
5
Worked flawlessly in extended backup jobs.
O
Omer Qureshi
5
Reliable option for modern LTO-7 deployments.
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Brian Whitfield
4
Excellent media quality for enterprise archives.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the LTO-7 Ultium Type M 22.5 TB RW cartridge?
The LTO-7 Type M cartridge delivers 9 TB of native storage and up to 22.5 TB with 2.5:1 hardware compression.
What does “Type M” mean for LTO-7 cartridges?
Type M refers to extended-capacity LTO-7 media that increases the native capacity beyond standard LTO-7 limits when used in compatible drives.
Is the Q2078MC cartridge read/write or WORM?
The Q2078MC cartridge is a read/write (RW) tape, allowing data to be overwritten and reused for ongoing backup and archiving.
Which tape drives and libraries are compatible with LTO-7 Type M cartridges?
LTO-7 Type M cartridges are compatible with LTO-7 drives and libraries with firmware support for Type M; standard LTO-7 drives without Type M support can read only.
What is the native and compressed data transfer rate?
Native transfer rates reach 300 MB/s, with compressed speeds up to 750 MB/s using 2.5:1 compression.
What is a Custom Library Pack (CSTM LIBRARY PK)?
A Custom Library Pack contains cartridges in bulk packaging without individual protective cases, optimized for automated tape library systems.
Does this pack include a protective case?
No, the Q2078MC is sold as a library pack cartridge without an individual protective case.
How should I handle and store the cartridges?
Store cartridges vertically in a cool, dry environment (16–25 °C and 20–50% RH) away from magnetic fields and direct sunlight.
What is the archival life expectancy of LTO-7 media?
LTO-7 media has an archival life of up to 30 years under proper storage conditions.
How durable are LTO-7 Type M cartridges?
LTO-7 Type M cartridges withstand over 1,000 load/unload cycles and feature robust error correction for long-term reliability.
What are common use cases for LTO-7 Type M cartridges?
They are ideal for enterprise backup, long-term archiving, disaster recovery, and large-scale data exchange.
How do I load and unload a cartridge in an automated library?
Insert the cartridge into an available robotic slot; the tape library’s autoloader mechanism will handle the loading and unloading process.
Are LTO-7 cartridges backward compatible with earlier LTO generations?
LTO-7 drives can read and write LTO-6 media and read LTO-5 media, but LTO-7 Type M extended capacity features require LTO-7 Type M support.
Does the cartridge support data encryption?
Encryption is managed by the tape drive; LTO-7 media supports AES-256 hardware encryption when used in compatible drives.
What warranty covers the Q2078MC LTO-7 cartridge?
The Q2078MC cartridge is covered by a standard 1-year manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Is the LTO-7 Type M cartridge certified for enterprise-grade applications?
Yes, the cartridge meets enterprise reliability standards and includes certification for performance and error correction in data centers.