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LTO-8 ULTRIUM 30 TB WORM DATA CART WRITE ONCE PL-7A
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Q2078W Overview
Q2078W is an enterprise-grade NAS offering an 8-bay storage system that supports multiple drive types including SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe for a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory and expandable to 64 GB. The system features interfaces such as USB 3.0 and 10GbE network ports with four LAN ports, alongside expansion support for scalability, redundant cooling through dual-fan modules, and a redundant 350W power supply.
This product is built for demanding applications including SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server environments. With integrated snapshot and cloud sync support, virtualization readiness, and iSCSI capabilities, Q2078W provides the high performance and resilience required for modern storage infrastructures in mission-critical deployments.
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Q2078W Specifications
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
- Depth
- 28.7 inches
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 4
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- Product Name
- Q2078W Enterprise NAS
Q2078W Use Case
Regulatory-Compliant Financial Data Archival with Q2078W-LTO-8 ULTRIUM 30 TB WORM
Scenario: A global banking institution uses Q2078W-LTO-8 ULTRIUM 30 TB WORM DATA CART WRITE ONCE PL-7A to archive daily transaction logs and customer records for SEC, FINRA and Basel III compliance. Benefit: Delivers immutable, tamper-proof long-term storage at 30 TB per cartridge, reducing on-premises storage costs while satisfying audit trails and regulatory retention mandates.
HIPAA-Ready Healthcare Imaging Retention on LTO-8 WORM
Scenario: A multi-site hospital network archives DICOM MRI and CT scans on Q2078W-LTO-8 ULTRIUM 30 TB WORM DATA CART WRITE ONCE PL-7A to meet HIPAA and Joint Commission requirements for a 10-year retention period. Benefit: Ensures write-once, read-many security for patient data, prevents accidental or malicious modification, and lowers total cost of ownership with ultra-dense, shelf-stable media.
Long-Term Media Asset Preservation for Film & Broadcast
Scenario: A film studio leverages Q2078W-LTO-8 ULTRIUM 30 TB WORM DATA CART WRITE ONCE PL-7A to archive raw 4K/8K footage and final masters, ensuring content authenticity and lifespan beyond 30 years. Benefit: Provides high-capacity, WORM-protected storage that eliminates tape re-ingestion cycles, guarantees content integrity for future remastering, and optimizes vault footprint and energy costs.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2078W |  C7977A |  Q2016A |  C7973AN |  C7972AL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 1 PB | 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 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 750W | 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 | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2078W Enterprise NAS | C7977A Enterprise Storage Array | Q2016A Enterprise NAS | C7973AN Enterprise Storage Server | C7972AL Enterprise Storage Array |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28.7 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 24 inches | 27.5 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 25 lbs | 30 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Madiha Latif
5
Write once behavior has been consistent.
U
Ulrik Jensen
4
Used for secure archival storage without issues.
S
Shayan Qureshi
5
Reliable performance for regulated data.
A
Arthur Bloom
4
Trusted media for long term retention.
Questions & Answers
What is the LTO-8 ULTRIUM 30 TB WORM Data Cart Write Once PL-7A?
The LTO-8 ULTRIUM 30 TB WORM Data Cart (SKU Q2078W) is a high-capacity magnetic tape cartridge with 12 TB native (30 TB compressed) storage and WORM (Write Once, Read Many) capabilities under firmware revision PL-7A.
What are the native and compressed capacities of this LTO-8 WORM cartridge?
This LTO-8 WORM cartridge holds 12 TB of native data and up to 30 TB of compressed data at the industry standard 2.5:1 compression ratio.
What is the maximum data transfer rate for the LTO-8 Ultrium 30 TB WORM cartridge?
The LTO-8 WORM cartridge delivers up to 360 MB/s native data transfer and up to 900 MB/s compressed when used in a compatible PL-7A LTO-8 drive.
What does WORM (Write Once, Read Many) mean for data protection?
WORM prevents data modification or deletion after writing, ensuring tamper-proof archiving and compliance with regulatory standards like SEC 17a-4 and HIPAA.
Which tape drives support this LTO-8 WORM cartridge?
This cartridge is compatible with any LTO-8 drive or library running PL-7A firmware or later that supports WORM mode, including Ultrium-compatible autoloaders.
Can I overwrite or reuse the LTO-8 WORM Data Cart after initial write?
No. The WORM design allows a single write pass per logical block; once data is recorded, it cannot be erased or overwritten.
What is the archival lifespan of the LTO-8 WORM Data Cart?
Under proper storage conditions, the LTO-8 WORM cartridge preserves data reliably for 30 years or more, backed by extensive media durability testing.
Does the LTO-8 WORM Data Cart include hardware encryption?
Encryption is performed by the drive; the cartridge itself is WORM-enabled. Use an LTO-8 drive with built-in AES-256 encryption for secure data at rest.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the cartridge?
The cartridge measures 102 × 105 × 21 mm and weighs approximately 0.24 kg, fitting standard LTO-8 drives and libraries.
What operating and storage conditions are required?
Operate between 16 °C–32 °C at 20–80 % RH (non-condensing). Store between –40 °C–60 °C at 20–80 % RH for optimal media longevity.
Is the LTO-8 WORM cartridge backward compatible with earlier LTO generations?
Yes. In an LTO-8 drive, this cartridge can read LTO-7 cartridges (backward read) but can only write to LTO-8 WORM media.
How do I load and unload the LTO-8 WORM Data Cart correctly?
Insert the cartridge into the drive’s slot until it clicks. Use your tape library’s controls or drive buttons to load/unload; never force the cartridge manually.
What compliance and regulatory standards does this cartridge meet?
The cartridge supports WORM compliance for SEC Rule 17a-4, HIPAA, GDPR, and other data-archive regulations requiring immutable storage.
Is data on the LTO-8 WORM cartridge immune to viruses and corruption?
WORM media is intrinsically immune to software-based deletion or alteration, and standard tape ECC protects against bit-level corruption.
Can I use this cartridge for long-term digital archiving?
Absolutely. Its high capacity, WORM protection, and 30-year archival lifespan make it ideal for compliance-driven long-term storage.
What warranty covers the LTO-8 WORM Data Cart?
The cartridge carries a one-year manufacturer’s warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
What happens if the cartridge encounters a read/write error?
Modern LTO-8 drives use automated error detection and correction. If an unrecoverable error occurs, the drive reports it; the cartridge remains intact for forensic analysis.