Blank data tape HP Enterprise Q2078AH LTO media 30 TB native, 700 Mbit/s, 1.26 cm x 960 m

HP Enterprise Q2078AH is a blank LTO Ultrium data cartridge designed for enterprise backup and long-term archival storage. The cartridge provides up to 30 TB native capacity (30 TB native, 2.5:1 compressible) and supports sustained native transfer rates appropriate for tape library and SAN backup workflows. The tape medium is 1.26 cm wide and 960 m long with a coating thickness suitable for high-density recording and long-term retention. HPE LTO Ultrium media are manufactured and tested to HPE’s extended qualification processes to ensure reliability in archival and backup environments.

Advantages

HPE media undergoes more stringent environmental interchange, load/unload and lifecycle testing than standard logo-level tests, including ongoing Full Volume Life and Green Tape Testing (GTT). This results in cartridges validated for consistent performance in enterprise tape libraries and compatibility with HPE StoreEver and other LTO Ultrium tape devices. The cartridge offers high native capacity and a tape formulation optimized for durability and archival reliability.

Suitable for

• Enterprise backup jobs and SAN backup workflows
• Long-term archival storage and offsite retention
• Tape libraries and automated tape systems
• Data protection strategies requiring removable, offline media

Key specifications

• Native capacity: 30 TB per cartridge (native)
• Maximum compressed capacity: up to 75 TB (assumes 2.5:1 compression)
• Native transfer rate: 700 Mbit/s
• Tape width: 1.26 cm
• Tape length: 960 m
• Tape thickness: 5.6 µm
• Media type: LTO Ultrium data cartridge for enterprise backup

How to use

Install the cartridge into an LTO Ultrium-compatible drive or tape library according to the drive vendor’s instructions. Use your backup or archive software to catalog and write data to the cartridge. Observe standard handling procedures for tape media: avoid touching the tape surface, keep cartridges in protective cases when not in use, and store in a controlled environment to preserve media life.

Recommendations

Store cartridges in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and magnetic sources. Follow scheduled media inspection and lifecycle testing practices recommended by your backup and storage policies. For optimal archival reliability, use HPE-recommended procedures for loading, unloading and media rotation.