Introduction

HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB MP RW Data Cartridge

Specifications

Archival life	30 years
Base material	Metal Particle
Bit density	343 kbits/inch
Capacity	6.25TB; Compressed 2.5:1; Supported
Data tracks	2176
Day-to-day storage temperature	60° to 90° F (16° to 32° C)
Differentiator	HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB Metal Particle RW Data Cartridge
Drive compatibility	Storage Media Compatibility Matrix
Drive compatibility url	http://www.hptapecompat.com
ECO quick links bullet 01 URL	http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycling/unwanted-hardware.html
ECO quick links bullet 01 URL statement	Recycling and Reuse Options
ECO quick links bullet 02 URL	http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/us/en/solutions/hp-carbon-footprint-calculator.html?jumpid=re_r138_eco_home_carbon_footprint_learn_more
ECO quick links bullet 02 URL statement	Carbon Footprint Calculator
ECO quick links bullet 03 URL	http://hp.com/environment
ECO quick links bullet 03 URL statement	HP & the Environment
Featured product for smb	Yes
Headline	Highest Capacity and Performance of any Comparable Tape Technology
Headline	Secure
Headline	Ultra-reliable
Headline	Value for money
Ideal for	Data centers needing 100% storage and retrieval accuracy in automated tape libraries, with the option to deploy electronic tracking for high volume
Image legal disclaimer	Product image may differ from actual product
Key selling point	A 70% increase in the number of tracks has increase the bit density, allowing more data to be recorded in the same amount of tape: from 1,280 tracks for LTO-5 to 2,176 tracks for 6th generation HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB cartridges.
Key selling point	Data encryption for enhanced data security on HP LTO-4, LTO-5 and LTO-6 Ultrium. Compliance with FIPS 140-2 level 1 security standards.
Key selling point	First time restore ensured with fewer media failures and disrupted backups, regardless of duty cycle or environmental conditions.
Key selling point	HP brand qualification test procedures (load/unload, shoeshine, drop testing and environmental stress testing) go far beyond what is required for the LTO Ultrium logo. This ensures maximum reliability for restoring your data.
Key selling point	HP LTO-6 Ultrium can write or read data at a blistering 1.4 TB/hour, storing, encrypting and protecting up to 3 TB on a single cartridge, making it the big hitter in large-scale, 24x7, mission-critical IT environments.
Key selling point	HP warrants LTO Ultrium cartridges for up to 30 years archival life. This ensures businesses can meet the ever-increasing demands of regulation for data retention and archiving.
Key selling point	LTO Ultrium cartridge memory chip delivers faster access time and enhanced media monitoring.
Key selling point	Open standard technology ensures compatibility across product generations and gives you more choice. Cartridges are available as Custom Labeled, Non-Custom Labeled (both Custom and Non Custom include RFID options from LTO-4 onwards) and non-labeled versions.
Key selling point	Simplified tape path to reduce wear and tear and build up of and debris (important in automation).
Key selling point	Superior 'smart grabber' mechanism and mechanical interlock to prevent the leader pin from being pulled inside the tape housing. Sensors detect proper connection and prevent leader loss that would ruin the tape.
Key selling point	Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) version provides tamperproof, compliant data storage.
Key selling point	Standardizing on HP LTO-5 or LTO-6 Ultrium delivers the capacity to meet shrinking backup windows, industry-standard, AES 256-bit encryption (IEEE1619.1), and interchangeable RW or WORM media; without extra space or IT resource overhead.
Long term storage temperature	41° to 73° F (5° to 23° C)
Magnetic coercivity	2850 Oe
Media format	Re-writable
Media labeling	Write-on Labels in box
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)	11.3 x 2.79 x 11.1 cm
Operating humidity range	10 to 80% (Operating)
Operating maximum wet bulb temperature	79° F (26° C)
Operating temperature range	50° to 113° F (10° to 45° C)
Product classification flag	Standard HP Product
Product color	Purple
Product description	HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB MP RW Data Cartridge
Product name	HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB MP RW Data Cartridge
Product number	C7976A
Product sequencing	1
Quantity per Package	1
Quickspec	http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11529_div/11529_div.html
Quickspec	http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11529_div/11529_div.pdf
Quickspec	http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11529_na/11529_na.html
Quickspec	http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11529_na/11529_na.pdf
Read speed, media	400 MB/sec
Recording technology	LTO-6 Ultrium
Registration required	No
Short product name	LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB MP RW Data Cartridge
Storage humidity	20 to 60% (Archival)
Sub-brand name	HP
Tangible flag	Yes
Tape length	846 m
Tape thickness	6.4 um
Tape width	12.65 mm
UNSPSC code	43202002
Weight	0.27 kg
What is new supporting point	Built-in AES 256-bit encryption (IEEE1619.1) (LTO-4, LTO-5 and LTO-6) - granted FIPS140-2 Level 1 certification.
What is new supporting point	Massive increase in capacity: 108% improvement versus LTO-5 and 290% capacity versus LTO-4.
What is new supporting point	Significant increase in performance - possible to store 1.4 TB/hr using LTO-6.
What's in the box	Contains (1) HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB MP RW Data Cartridge. Write-on label only. No bar code label.