Brand: HPE | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: HPE-C7978A | Part #: C7978A | MPN: C7978A
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The HPE C7978A is an HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge engineered to maintain peak performance across HPE StoreEver LTO Ultrium tape drive ecosystems. This dry-cleaning cartridge delivers up to 50 cleaning cycles per unit and is compatible with LTO Ultrium Generation 1 through LTO Ultrium Generation 9 and later Ultrium drives, making it a future-proof investment for evolving tape infrastructure. An embedded cartridge memory chip automatically tracks cycle count and drive compatibility, while HPE StoreEver libraries and autoloaders recognize the cartridge instantly—eliminating manual intervention and enabling library firmware to manage cleaning slot assignment and cycle tracking autonomously.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams standardizing on HPE tape solutions will find the C7978A indispensable for preventive maintenance workflows. The pre-labeled cartridge ships in LTO Ultrium half-inch cartridge form factor and is fully compatible with HPE StoreEver LTO Ultrium tape drives, MSL tape libraries, and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloaders. Designed for operating environments between 10°C to 45°C and storage conditions from -40°C to 60°C with relative humidity ranges of 20% to 80% non-condensing during operation, the C7978A integrates seamlessly into data center cleaning schedules. Manufacturer support is included with every cartridge purchase.
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| 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 |
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.
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.