HPE C7978A - HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge
Brand: HPE | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: HPE-C7978A | Part #: C7978A | MPN: C7978A
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About the HPE C7978A - HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge
The HPE C7978A - HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge from HPE is enterprise-grade Storage Systems hardware built for data centers. It features 30TB capacity, Cartridge form factor. The HPE C7978A Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge is a genuine HPE consumable engineered to maintain read/write head cleanliness across the full range of HPE StoreEver LTO Ultrium tape drives. Compatible with LTO Ultrium generations 1 through 9 and beyond, this single cartridge eliminates the need to stock generation-specific cleaning media, reducing inventory complexity in environments operating mixed-generation tape infrastructures. The cartridge is recognized and managed Available in brand new condition. HPE storage systems products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Storage Systems |
| SKU | HPE-C7978A |
| Part Number | C7978A |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 30TB |
| Form Factor | Cartridge |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C7978A |
| Product Name | HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge |
| Product Type | Tape Drive Cleaning Cartridge |
| Form Factor | LTO Ultrium half-inch cartridge form factor |
| Compatibility | LTO Ultrium Generation 1 through LTO Ultrium Generation 9 and later Ultrium drives |
| Compatible Devices | HPE StoreEver LTO Ultrium tape drives, MSL tape libraries, 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader |
| Cleaning Type | Dry cleaning |
| Cleaning Cycles per Cartridge | Up to 50 cleaning cycles |
| Cartridge Memory (CM) | Embedded cartridge memory chip for cycle count tracking and drive compatibility identification |
| Cartridge Recognition | Automatically recognized by HPE StoreEver libraries and autoloaders; library firmware manages cleaning slot assignment and cycle tracking |
| Label | Pre-labeled with HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge designation |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) |
| Operating Relative Humidity | 20% to 80% non-condensing |
| Storage Relative Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Quantity | 1 cartridge per unit |
| Manufacturer Support | Included |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE C7978A - HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge
What does the HPE C7978A - HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge do?
the HPE C7978A - HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE C7978A - HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge?
Key specifications for the HPE C7978A - HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge: form factor Cartridge; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number C7978A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.