HPE Ultrium LTO7 15TB Tape Cartridge (519464)

What It Is

The HPE Ultrium LTO7 cartridge is a high-capacity magnetic tape media unit designed for enterprise backup and archival storage. This specific SKU (MPN 519464) represents a 20-pack of non-custom bar-coded cartridges, intended for use in tape libraries and autoloaders. It operates on the LTO7 recording technology, offering a native capacity of 15 TB per cartridge and supporting compressed data rates up to 750 MB/s.

Technical Details

• Product line: LTO Ultrium
• Recording technology: LTO7
• Compressed capacity: 15000 GB (15 TB) per cartridge
• Native read/write speed: 300 MB/s
• Compressed read/write speed: 750 MB/s
• Color: Black
• Packaging: 20 cartridges per pack, each with non-custom bar code label

Configuration & Options

• Each pack includes 20 individually labeled cartridges, equivalent to 20 x C7977L media units
• The product is analogous to the C7977AL reference model, indicating compatibility with standard LTO7 drive systems
• Bar code labels are factory-applied, non-custom, suitable for automated library inventory management
• Designed exclusively for tape library and autoloader environments; no standalone drive configuration included
• No additional software or accessories are provided with this media pack

Operating Conditions

This cartridge pack is deployed in enterprise data centers and backup environments where automated tape libraries or autoloaders are used for large-scale data archival, disaster recovery, and long-term retention. The non-custom bar code labeling facilitates seamless robotic tape handling and inventory tracking. The LTO7 media is backward-read compatible with select previous LTO generations (per HPE specifications), ensuring integration into existing tape infrastructure. These cartridges operate under standard environmental conditions for tape media, typically between 10°C and 45°C with relative humidity ranges as defined by LTO consortium standards.