HPE Q2078A LTO- 8 Backup Storage Tape

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HPE Q2078A LTO 8 Tapes

HP LTO-8 Ultrium Tape (Q2078A) can write or read data up to a blistering 900 MB/second, storing, encrypting and protecting up to 12TB (up to 30TB compressed) on a single cartridge.

Features and Benefits

  • Capacity of 12 TB and up to 30 TB compressed capacity on HP StoreEver and non-HP LTO-8 devices.
  • Supports transfer speeds of 360 MB/s (native) and up to 900 MB/s (2.5:1) with Generation 8
  • Barium Ferrite (BaFe) technology
  • Support for tape drive hardware encryption
  • Compatible with Linear Tape File System (LTFS)
  • Simplified tape path to reduce wear and tear.
ManufacturerHPE - Hewlett Packard Enterprise
FormatLTO Ultrium 8 Tape Media
HP Part No.Q2078A
Native Capacity12 TB
CompressedUp to 30 TB (assuming 2.5:1 Compression)
Data Rate360 MB/s / Up to 900 MB/s Compressed
Tape TechnologyBarium Ferrite (BaFe)
Archival Life30 Years
Load/Unload Cycles20,000

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