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Q2078ML
LTO-7 ULTRIUM TYPE M 22.5 TB RW DATA CART CUSTOM LABEL W/CAS...
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Q2078ML is a high-performance SAN storage solution engineered for enterprise data centers, virtualization, SMB backup, and media server applications. It features 16 drive bays that support Mixed drive types including SATA HDDs, SAS HDDs, SATA SSDs, and NVMe SSDs, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD configurations.
Q2078ML is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, pre-installed with 16 GB of DDR4 memory expandable up to 64 GB. It offers versatile connectivity with USB 3.2 ports, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel interfaces, along with network support and expansion options. The unit includes redundant power supply at 750W, active cooling, and is built for high reliability, making it ideal for enterprise data center environments.
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In a global banking environment, IT teams use the Q2078ML-LTO-7 ULTRIUM TYPE M 22.5 TB RW Data Cart with custom labels and protective case to automate nightly transactional log backups and offsite vaulting. This high-density LTO-7 solution delivers 22.5 TB of compressed storage per tape, ensuring rapid data restores in disaster-recovery drills and full adherence to SEC and GDPR retention mandates for audit-ready compliance.
A post-production studio leverages the Q2078ML-LTO-7 tape cartridges to archive raw 4K/8K video projects in a temperature-controlled vault. With up to 22.5 TB of removable, rewritable capacity and durable custom labeling, editors achieve cost-effective, long-term preservation, instant catalog searches and secure off-site rotation, accelerating project retrievals while minimizing on-tape degradation.
A regional health network deploys Q2078ML-LTO-7 ULTRIUM data carts to archive DICOM files, ultrasound scans and MRI datasets in a secure tape library. The ULTRIUM TYPE M format’s 22.5 TB RW capacity per tape supports multi-petabyte archives, streamlines retention policy enforcement and delivers tamper-evident custom labels—guaranteeing HIPAA compliance and fast disaster-recovery restores.
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| Q2078ML |  N7P36A |  Q2006A |  C7973AL |  Q2009A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 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 | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2078ML Storage System | N7P36A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q2006A Storage System | C7973AL High Performance Storage Array | Q2009A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 27 inches | 22 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 30 lbs | 40 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
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New products are backed by up to 3 years of extended warranty, and certified refurbished units by up to 3 months, for dependable protection on every order. Coverage is clear, honoured in full, and confirmed on each product page.
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Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Custom labeled Type M cartridges improved library organization.
Consistent high capacity performance.
Worked well in large scale backups.
Reliable media with clear labeling.
Good choice for LTO-7 environments.
The Q2078ML LTO-7 Ultrium Type M cartridge offers 22.5 TB of compressed read/write capacity, providing high-density storage for enterprise backups and archives.
Yes. The Q2078ML is fully compatible with LTO-7 drives natively and supports read-only operation in LTO-8 systems, ensuring seamless integration into existing libraries.
Type M cartridges leverage the LTO-8 track format on an LTO-7 tape, boosting compressed capacity from 15 TB to 22.5 TB without requiring new drive hardware.
Yes. The Q2078ML cartridge supports full read/write functionality in LTO-7 drives and read-only in LTO-8 drives, enabling flexible backup workflows.
In native mode, the Q2078ML delivers up to 300 MB/s transfer speeds. With 2.5:1 compression, it can achieve up to 750 MB/s in LTO-7 drives.
Yes. Each Q2078ML cartridge arrives with a high-quality, pre-printed custom label for easy identification and inventory management.
The Q2078ML includes a rugged, dust-resistant plastic clamshell case that safeguards the tape from physical damage and environmental contaminants.
The Q2078ML is rated for a 30-year archival life when stored under recommended conditions (16–25 °C and 20–50% RH).
Store cartridges at 16–25 °C (60–77 °F) and 20–50% relative humidity, away from direct sunlight, magnetic fields, and airborne contaminants.
The Q2078ML offers an uncorrected bit error rate (UBER) of 1 in 10¹⁹ bits, delivering enterprise-grade reliability for critical data.
Absolutely. With its high capacity, robust error correction, and 30-year archival rating, the Q2078ML is ideal for long-term data retention.
Yes. When used in an LTO-7 drive with built-in encryption, the Q2078ML supports AES 256-bit hardware encryption to secure sensitive data.
The Q2078ML is rated for 2,500 load/unload cycles and provides over 1,000,000 tape passes, ensuring many rewrite operations over its service life.
The Q2078ML comes with a one-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects and performance issues under normal operating conditions.
Insert the cartridge label-side up into the drive slot until it clicks. To eject, press the drive’s eject button; the cartridge will automatically release.
Yes. Replacement cases and adhesive labels matching Q2078ML specifications can be ordered separately through our accessories catalog.
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