What items are included with the Q2078MN cartridge?

You receive one LTO-7 Type M cartridge with a non-custom label and a protective storage case.

Can the Q2078MN tape be used with LTFS?

Yes. The Type M design allows direct use with the Linear Tape File System (LTFS) for drag-and-drop file management.

What are the data transfer speeds of the Q2078MN LTO-7 cartridge?

It delivers up to 300 MB/s native throughput and up to 450 MB/s compressed throughput.

What is the expected shelf life and durability of the Q2078MN cartridge?

The tape is rated for a 30-year shelf life and up to 1,000,000 tape passes under proper storage conditions.

What environmental conditions does the Q2078MN tape require?

Operating temperature: 16 °C–32 °C; storage temperature: –40 °C–60 °C; humidity: 20–80% non-condensing.

How many times can the Q2078MN cartridge be overwritten?

It supports up to 2,000 full write/erase cycles under normal operating conditions.

Does the Q2078MN cartridge support hardware encryption?

Yes. It supports AES-256 hardware encryption when used in compatible LTO-7 drives.

Is the Q2078MN tape suitable for long-term archival storage?

Yes. Its high capacity, WORM support, and durable design make it ideal for long-term backup and archival.

Which tape drives are compatible with the Q2078MN cartridge?

It is compatible with all standard LTO-7 drives and most LTO-6 drives in read/write mode for backward compatibility.

What is the warranty for the Q2078MN LTO-7 cartridges?

Each cartridge includes a one-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects.

How do I label and manage the Q2078MN tape?

Use the supplied non-custom label or a compatible label printer, and track it with your backup management software.

What distinguishes SKU Q2078MN from other LTO-7 tapes?

SKU Q2078MN features Type M encryption, WORM support, LTFS readiness, non-custom labels, and protective storage cases.

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Q2078MN Overview

Q2078MN is a high-performance SAN storage system engineered for robust enterprise applications. It features a 12‐bay design that supports mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD to achieve a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. The system offers advanced RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 6, paired with an Intel Xeon processor featuring 8 cores, pre-installed 16 GB of DDR4 memory and expandable up to 64 GB, ensuring reliable performance and scalability.

Q2078MN includes modern interfaces such as USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel connectivity, which guarantee high-speed data transfer and versatile network support. With expansion support, redundant cooling via redundant fans, and a redundant 350W power supply, this storage array is ideally suited for use cases ranging from SMB backup and enterprise data centers to virtualization and media server deployments.

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Q2078MN Specifications

Width: 17.5 inches
Height: 3.5 inches
Weight: 45 lbs
Form Factor: Rackmount
Hot-Swap Support: Yes
Power Supply: Redundant
Virtualization Ready: Yes
LAN Ports: 4
Depth: 28.5 inches
RAID Support: RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6
RAM Type: DDR4
Max RAM Capacity: 64 GB
Power Supply Wattage: 350W
Product Type: Storage System
Storage Type: SAN
Supported Drive Types: Mixed
CPU Type: Intel Xeon
CPU Cores: 8
Installed RAM: 16 GB
Network Ports: 10GbE
USB Ports: USB 3.2
Expansion Support: Yes
Cooling: Redundant Fan
Operating System: Custom OS
Snapshot Support: Yes
Cloud Sync Support: Yes
iSCSI Support: Yes
Surveillance Support: No
Max Supported Capacity: 512 TB
Use Case: SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
Bay Count: 12-bay
Product Name: Q2078MN Storage Array

Quality Certifications

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Product Comparison Table

	Q2078MN	C7975AL	C7976BL	C7973AN	Q2078AL
Product Type	Storage System	Storage System	Storage System	Storage System	Storage System
Storage Type	SAN	SAN	SAN	SAN	NAS
Form Factor	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount
Bay Count	12-bay	16-bay	24-bay	12-bay	12-bay
Supported Drive Types	Mixed	SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Hot-Swap Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Max Supported Capacity	512 TB	1 PB	1 PB	256 TB	1 PB
RAID Support	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6	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	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	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB	128 GB	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4	ECC DDR4	ECC DDR4	ECC DDR4
Network Ports	10GbE	10GbE	10GbE	10GbE	10GbE
LAN Ports	4	2	2	2	4
USB Ports	USB 3.2	USB 3.0	USB 3.0	USB 3.0	USB 3.0
Expansion Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cooling	Redundant Fan	Active	Redundant Fan	Active	Redundant Fan
Power Supply	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant
Power Supply Wattage	350W	500W	750W	500W	350W
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	SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server	Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB	Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization / SMB	SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization	Enterprise Data Center
Product Name	Q2078MN Storage Array	C7975AL	C7976BL Storage Array	C7973AN Enterprise Storage Server	Q2078AL Storage Array
Height	3.5 inches	3.5 inches	7 inches	4 inches	3.5 inches
Width	17.5 inches	17.5 inches	19 inches	17 inches	17.5 inches
Depth	28.5 inches	28 inches	28 inches	24 inches	27.5 inches
Weight	45 lbs	45 lbs	75 lbs	30 lbs	25 lbs

Reviews & Ratings

Warren Pickett

Non custom labeled Type M cartridges performed reliably.

Sumbal Khalid

High capacity media with consistent speeds.

Jonas Bergstrom

Worked smoothly with our LTO-7 library.

Fahim Anwar

Good option for bulk storage.

Calvin Moore

Solid media choice for enterprise backups.

Questions & Answers

What is the storage capacity of the Q2078MN LTO-7 Ultrium Type M cartridge?

The Q2078MN LTO-7 Ultrium Type M cartridge offers a native capacity of 15 TB and up to 22.5 TB compressed (1.5:1 ratio).

Is the Q2078MN cartridge backward-compatible with previous LTO generations?

Yes. It supports read/write on LTO-6 drives and read-only on LTO-5 drives.

What does “Type M” signify in the Q2078MN specification?

Type M indicates media encryption support, a 16 MB bar code area (BCA) partition for LTFS, and WORM (write-once, read-many) capabilities.

What does RW A Cart mean for the Q2078MN tape?

RW A Cart denotes a re-writable A-format cartridge designed for standard LTO-7 drives.

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Q2078MN Overview

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Q2078MN Specifications

Width

17.5 inches

Height

3.5 inches

Weight

45 lbs

Form Factor

Rackmount

Hot-Swap Support

Yes

Power Supply

Redundant

Virtualization Ready

Yes

LAN Ports

Depth

28.5 inches

RAID Support

RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6

RAM Type

DDR4

Max RAM Capacity

64 GB

Power Supply Wattage

350W

Product Type

Storage System

Storage Type

SAN

Supported Drive Types

Mixed

CPU Type

Intel Xeon

CPU Cores

Installed RAM

16 GB

Network Ports

10GbE

USB Ports

USB 3.2

Expansion Support

Yes

Cooling

Redundant Fan

Operating System

Custom OS

Snapshot Support

Yes

Cloud Sync Support

Yes

iSCSI Support

Yes

Surveillance Support

Max Supported Capacity

512 TB

Use Case

SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server

Bay Count

12-bay

Product Name

Q2078MN Storage Array