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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
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- 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
- Q2078MN Storage Array
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28.5 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
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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
S
Sumbal Khalid
5
High capacity media with consistent speeds.
J
Jonas Bergstrom
4
Worked smoothly with our LTO-7 library.
F
Fahim Anwar
5
Good option for bulk storage.
C
Calvin Moore
5
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.
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.