HPE RW datacartridge - LTO Ultrium 2 - 200 GB

The HPE RW Data Cartridge LTO Ultrium 2 provides reliable, high-capacity storage for backup and archiving. With a native capacity of 200 GB and compressed capacity of 400 GB (2:1 compression), this rewritable cartridge is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses seeking cost-effective data protection.

Advantages

Engineered for durability and long archival life, this cartridge supports up to 5,000 load/unload cycles and offers an archival life of 30 years. The built-in cartridge memory (LTO-CM) with 4 KB storage enhances tape management and tracking.

Suitable for

• Backup and archiving in SMB environments
• Compatible with LTO Ultrium 2 drives (read/write) and LTO Ultrium 3 drives (read only)
• Data centers requiring reliable tape storage

Key specifications

• Tape Technology: LTO Ultrium 2
• Native Storage Capacity: 200 GB
• Compressed Storage Capacity: 400 GB (2:1 compression)
• Native Data Transfer Rate: Up to 30 MB/s
• Compressed Data Transfer Rate: Up to 60 MB/s
• Tape Length: 609 meters (2000 feet)
• Tape Width: 12.65 mm
• Number of Tracks: 384
• Magnetic Material: Metal Particle (MP)
• Cartridge Color: Light Blue
• Unrecoverable Bit Error Rate: 1 per 10^17 bits read
• Archival Life: 30 years
• Load/Unload Cycles: 5,000
• Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM): 4 KB

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use this cartridge with HPE LTO Ultrium 2 tape drives. Ensure proper storage in a clean, dust-free environment with controlled temperature and humidity to maximize archival life.