The HPE LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge (C7978A) is engineered to maintain peak read/write performance, data integrity, and operational reliability across all LTO Ultrium tape drives and tape automation systems. By safely removing airborne dust, debris, and microscopic magnetic particle accumulation from drive heads, it reduces soft errors, prevents permanent write failures, and extends hardware service life.
Equipped with an internal LTO Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) chip pre-programmed with a universal cleaning code, this cartridge delivers automated cleaning routines compatible across all LTO Ultrium generations (LTO-1 through LTO-9). The tape drive automatically recognizes the cleaning cartridge upon insertion, executes a controlled cleaning pass, and ejects the unit upon completion, providing up to 50 cleaning cycles depending on drive mechanics and firmware specifications.
Available from DataDive, your trusted Technology Hardware Supplier in Qatar, this genuine HPE universal cleaning tape media is available in our Storage collection, ideal for preventive maintenance schedules, data center tape operations, and drive head care across HPE StoreEver, MSL libraries, IBM, Quantum, and open-system LTO tape automation setups.
Key Features:
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Universal compatibility across all LTO Ultrium generations (LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9 drives)
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Delivers up to 15 to 50 cleaning cycles per cartridge based on specific drive requirements and usage
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Integrated LTO Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) chip enables automatic drive detection and controlled cleaning execution
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Safely clears microscopic debris and dust buildup to maintain high write accuracy and signal quality
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Prolongs drive head operational lifespan and reduces maintenance downtime in enterprise backup systems
Technical Specifications:
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Brand: HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)
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Part Number: C7978A
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Product Type: LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge
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Drive Compatibility: All Open-System LTO-1 through LTO-9 Tape Drives and Libraries
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Number of Cleanings: 15 to 50 Cleaning Cycles (Drive Dependent)
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Cartridge Memory: Internal LTO-CM Memory Chip Installed
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Operating Temperature: 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F)
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Storage Conditions: 16°C to 32°C (61°F to 90°F)
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Supported Equipment: HPE StoreEver, HPE MSL Tape Libraries, IBM TS Series, Quantum Scalar, and Open-System LTO Automation