HPE LTO Ultrium 6 RW Data Tape Cartridge C7976AN — 6.25TB , Purple, 20-pack

The HPE C7976AN is a pre-labeled blank LTO Ultrium data tape supplied by HP Enterprise. Each cartridge in a 20-pack arrives with a professionally applied, high-resolution barcode label that is unique within the ordered batch and tested for 100% readability. Labels are applied in a controlled environment and may include an embedded RFID option for customers who require media tracking and audit capabilities. The cartridge itself is a purple LTO tape with a compressed capacity of 6.25 TB and a native transfer rate up to 400 MB/s, designed for reliable backup and archive storage.

Advantages

Pre-labeled HP Non-custom Labeled LTO Ultrium media eliminates the need for manual labeling, reducing time spent by IT staff and lowering the risk of retrieval errors. HP uses high-resolution barcode labels tested with proprietary software to ensure consistent performance in datacenter environments; labels are applied in a clean setting to prevent peeling, distortion or fading. An RFID option can be embedded into the back of each label to enable bulk reading, improve inventory visibility and support IT asset tracking systems. Pre-sequenced 20-packs are shipped quickly and maintain unique barcode sequences for straightforward media management.

Suitable for

• Enterprise backup and long-term archive workflows using LTO Ultrium drives
• Datacenters and IT environments that require fast media identification and reduced manual handling
• Organizations using asset-tracking or tape-library systems that benefit from RFID-enabled media

Key specifications

• Model: HPE C7976AN
• Form factor: LTO Ultrium cartridge (purple)
• Compressed capacity: 6.25 TB
• Typical transfer rate: up to 400 MB/s
• Tape width: 1.27 cm (12.7 mm)
• Tape length: 846 m
• Tape thickness: 6.4 µm
• Operational temperature range: 50–113 °F (approx. 10–45 °C)
• Packaging: non-custom labeled, sold in 20-pack with unique barcode sequencing
• Optional: RFID tag embedded in label (available at additional cost)

How to use

Select the HPE C7976AN pre-labeled cartridges when you need ready-to-use media with guaranteed barcode readability. Install cartridges into compatible HP or non-HP LTO Ultrium drives or tape libraries according to your device instructions, then use your backup or archive software to write and catalog data. If you ordered RFID-enabled labels, ensure your library or tracking system is configured to read the RFID tags for inventory and audit processes. Store cartridges in recommended environmental conditions and handle them by the cartridge housing to avoid contaminating the tape surface.

Recommendations

Use pre-sequenced 20-packs to reduce lead time and manual processing; if you require rapid inventory checks or integration with asset-tracking systems, choose the RFID-enabled label option. Maintain proper storage conditions and follow drive/vendor guidelines to ensure tape longevity and data integrity.