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Q2078WL Overview
Q2078WL is a high-performance SAN storage system featuring a 16-bay design that supports a wide range of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering a total storage capacity of 256 TB with robust RAID options such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. Powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, it comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory (upgradeable to 64 GB), and offers high-speed connectivity via USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel interfaces.
The Q2078WL also includes expansion support along with hot-swap drive bays, redundant power supplies (500W) and a redundant fan cooling system to ensure maximum uptime and reliability. This enterprise-grade solution is ideally suited for a variety of use cases including SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server deployments.
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Q2078WL 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
- 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
- 500W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q2078WL Enterprise SAN Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q2078WL Use Case
Regulatory-Compliant Data Archival for Financial Services
In a multinational bank, IT teams deploy Q2078WL-LTO-8 ULTRIUM 30 TB WORM 20 CART CUSTOM LABELED WITH CASE PL-7A to archive transaction logs, audit trails and client records. The WORM protection and tamper-evident custom labels ensure SEC, FINRA and GDPR compliance, streamline audit-readiness and eliminate the risk of data alteration—delivering unbreakable chain-of-custody and reduced legal exposure.
HIPAA-Grade Medical Imaging and EMR Retention
A regional healthcare network uses Q2078WL-LTO-8 ULTRIUM 30 TB WORM 20 CART CUSTOM LABELED WITH CASE PL-7A to offload electronic medical records and diagnostic images into an offsite vault. WORM-protected capacity and customized labeling guarantee immutability, simplify indexed retrieval and meet HIPAA long-term retention mandates—cutting on-prem storage costs by 40% while securing patient data integrity.
Long-Term Media Asset Preservation for Post-Production
A film post-production studio employs Q2078WL-LTO-8 ULTRIUM 30 TB WORM 20 CART CUSTOM LABELED WITH CASE PL-7A to archive raw footage, VFX layers and final masters. Custom case PL-7A labeling accelerates cartridge identification across 20 slots; WORM safeguards against accidental overwrites. The result is a scalable 600 TB offline archive that ensures asset authenticity, lowers storage TCO and enables rapid project restarts.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2078WL |  Q2078A |  C7972A |  AK383B |  C7973AL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 16-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 | 256 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 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 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 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 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 | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 500W | 500W | 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 | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2078WL Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q2078A Enterprise SAN Storage | C7972A Enterprise NAS Storage System | AK383B Storage Server | C7973AL High Performance Storage Array |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 27.5 inches | 18 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 55 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Farah Iqbal
4
Reliable write once protection.
S
Stefan Lutz
4
No compatibility issues with LTO-8 drives.
U
Umer Hayat
5
Clear labels improved handling accuracy.
H
Howard Stein
4
Excellent media for regulated storage.
Questions & Answers
What is the Q2078WL LTO-8 Ultrium 30 TB WORM cartridge kit?
The Q2078WL kit includes 20 LTO-8 Ultrium WORM cartridges with 30 TB compressed capacity, custom labels, and a protective PL-7A carrying case for secure, long-term data archiving.
What does WORM technology mean?
WORM (Write Once, Read Many) technology ensures that data written to each cartridge cannot be altered or erased, providing tamper-proof archival compliance.
How much native and compressed data can one cartridge store?
Each LTO-8 WORM cartridge holds up to 12 TB native and up to 30 TB with 2.5:1 hardware compression.
Are Q2078WL cartridges compatible with standard LTO-8 drives?
Yes. These WORM cartridges are fully compatible with any LTO-8 Ultrium drive that supports the WORM format.
What are the benefits of custom labeling?
Custom labeling simplifies inventory management, speeds up data retrieval and ensures accurate identification across your archive.
What is the function of the PL-7A case?
The PL-7A case provides shock-resistant protection, dust sealing and organized storage for up to 20 cartridges in one compact unit.
How reliable are these cartridges for long-term archiving?
LTO-8 WORM cartridges offer a shelf life of up to 30 years, with robust media integrity for consistent, error-free reads over time.
What operating conditions do these cartridges support?
They operate between 10 °C and 45 °C and can be stored safely from –40 °C to 65 °C with 20–80 % non-condensing humidity.
Can I overwrite or delete data on a WORM cartridge?
No. Once data is written, it cannot be modified or deleted, ensuring permanent, unalterable records.
Is the Q2078WL kit compliant with industry regulations?
Yes. These cartridges meet GDPR, HIPAA, SEC Rule 17a-4(f) and other regulatory mandates for immutable data storage.
What is the sustained data transfer rate?
The sustained native transfer rate is up to 360 MB/s, ensuring high-speed backups and restores.
How do I load and unload a cartridge in the drive?
Open the drive’s front bezel, insert the cartridge until it clicks, then close the bezel. Reverse the process to eject.
Can these cartridges be used for both backups and archives?
Yes. Their high capacity and WORM protection make them ideal for frequent backups and long-term, unalterable archiving.
What anti-static measures are built in?
Each cartridge housing is made from anti-static materials and includes a sealed shutter to prevent dust and static damage.
How do I track individual cartridge usage?
Use the custom label area to track barcodes, dates and contents, and integrate with your tape library management software.
What support is available after purchase?
We provide 24/7 technical support, warranty coverage and online resources for setup, troubleshooting and best-practice archiving.