HPE Q2078AL - HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Custom Label 20-pack Cartridges
Brand: HPE | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: HPE-Q2078AL | Part #: Q2078AL | MPN: Q2078AL
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About the HPE Q2078AL - HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Custom Label 20-pack Cartridges
The HPE Q2078AL - HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Custom Label 20-pack Cartridges from HPE is enterprise-grade Storage Systems hardware built for data centers. It features 30TB capacity, Cartridge form factor, LTO-8 interface. The HPE Q2078AL is a 20-pack of HPE LTO Ultrium 8 read/write data cartridges featuring custom label capability, delivering a native storage capacity of 1.5 TB per cartridge (30 TB compressed per cartridge at a 2.5:1 compression ratio) and 30 TB native capacity across the full 20-cartridge pack. Built on the LTO-8 Ultrium standard, each cartridge supports a native sustained data transfer rate of up to 360 MB/s (compressed up to 900 MB/s) when used with a compatible LTO-8 tape 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-Q2078AL |
| Part Number | Q2078AL |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 30TB |
| Form Factor | Cartridge |
| Interface | LTO-8 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Q2078AL |
| Product Line | HPE StoreEver LTO Ultrium |
| Media Generation | LTO Ultrium 8 |
| Cartridge Type | Read/Write (RW) with Custom Label |
| Pack Quantity | 20 cartridges |
| Native Capacity per Cartridge | 12 TB |
| Compressed Capacity per Cartridge | 30 TB (at 2.5:1 compression ratio) |
| Native Capacity per 20-Pack | 240 TB |
| Compressed Capacity per 20-Pack | 600 TB (at 2.5:1 compression ratio) |
| Native Transfer Rate | Up to 360 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | Up to 900 MB/s (at 2.5:1 compression ratio) |
| Tape Length | 960 m |
| Compatible Drive Generation | LTO Ultrium 8 |
| Backward Read Compatibility | LTO Ultrium 7 (read only on LTO-8 drives) |
| Label Type | Custom barcode label (user-defined or pre-printed per order specifications) |
| WORM Support | No (RW variant; separate WORM SKU available) |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F) |
| Storage Temperature | 16°C to 32°C (61°F to 90°F) |
| Relative Humidity (Operating) | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Cartridge Memory | LTO-CM (embedded cartridge memory chip) |
| Form Factor | LTO Ultrium half-inch magnetic tape cartridge |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Q2078AL - HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Custom Label 20-pack Cartridges
What does the HPE Q2078AL - HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Custom Label 20-pack Cartridges do?
the HPE Q2078AL - HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Custom Label 20-pack Cartridges suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The LTO-8 interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE Q2078AL - HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Custom Label 20-pack Cartridges?
Key specifications for the HPE Q2078AL - HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Custom Label 20-pack Cartridges: form factor Cartridge; interface LTO-8; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number Q2078AL. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE Q2078AL - HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Custom Label 20-pack Cartridges compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE Q2078AL - HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Custom Label 20-pack Cartridges uses a LTO-8 interface in a Cartridge form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.