HPE LTO-7 Ultrium WORM 15TB Data Cartridge

The HPE C7977W is an LTO-7 Ultrium WORM data cartridge that gives you 15 TB of native capacity for secure, offline backups and long-term archiving. Because the medium is write once and read many, the data you record cannot be overwritten or erased, which helps meet strict regulatory and legal retention rules while reducing the risk of ransomware tampering.

With a sustained transfer rate of up to 700 MB per second, you can move large data sets quickly. A full 15 TB backup completes in roughly six hours, so nightly or weekly protection windows stay on schedule even in busy environments.

Built-in AES-256 hardware-based encryption adds another layer of defense without reducing performance. When combined with an air-gapped tape library or simple offline storage, the cartridge supports the multilayer security strategies recommended by global law-enforcement and industry bodies.

The cartridge works seamlessly with HPE StoreOpen and the Linear Tape File System, letting administrators browse, drag, and drop files much like they would with a USB drive. This familiar workflow cuts learning time for staff and simplifies tape management in mixed storage environments.

Once data is written, it can remain intact for up to 30 years. The medium requires no power while stored and minimal cooling when in use, which makes it an energy-efficient choice for data centers that pursue sustainability goals.

Whether you manage backups for a mid-sized enterprise, maintain compliance archives in healthcare or finance, or safeguard research data in education and government, the HPE C7977W offers the performance, security, and longevity you need in a straightforward, cost-effective format.

• Archival life of up to 30 years
• 15 TB native capacity, 2.5:1 compressed capacity up to 37.5 TB
• Data transfer speed up to 700 MB per second
• 960 m tape length
• LTO-7 Ultrium recording technology
• Write once read many media format
• AES-256 hardware encryption capability
• Dimensions: 11.3 cm × 11.1 cm × 2.1 cm
• Weight: 0.28 kg