
HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB RW Data Cartridge – C7975A
Fifth-generation LTO media for backup & archival — 1.5 TB native / 3.0 TB compressed (2:1).
Ultrium Form Factor
HPE LTO-5 cartridges are **light blue** for easy generation ID and include **LTO-CM** cartridge memory for media health & inventory control.
Capacity & Transfer Rates
- Capacity: 1.5 TB native, up to 3.0 TB compressed (2:1).
- Drive transfer rates (LTO-5 class): up to ~140 MB/s native (~280 MB/s compressed), model-dependent.
- LTFS support: LTO-5 introduced Linear Tape File System for drag-and-drop style workflows.
Drive & Library Support
HPE LTO-5 drives **read/write LTO-4** media and **read LTO-3**; use in HPE and standards-based LTO-5 libraries per your vendor matrix.
WORM & Encryption
Available as **RW (C7975A)** and **WORM (C7975W)** media; LTO since Gen-4 supports **AES-256 hardware encryption** (drive-based).
Why Choose HPE LTO-5 (C7975A)?
- 1.5 TB / 3.0 TB per cartridge for efficient, cost-effective backups.
- LTFS makes tape easier to use in content workflows and archives.
- Fits HPE StoreEver ecosystems and open-standard LTO environments.
Detailed Technical Specifications
Official HPE sources: C7975A store page (capacity/identity); LTO-5 tape drive tech specs (backward compatibility & rates); HPE LTO cartridge data sheet (color IDs, MP base, general media specs); LTFS introduction on LTO-5.
What’s in the Box
- HPE LTO-5 Ultrium RW Data Cartridge (C7975A)
- Protective case • Handling/usage info
Frequently Asked Questions
What capacity does HPE LTO-5 provide?
Is the C7975A cartridge compatible with non-HPE drives?
Does LTO-5 support WORM and hardware encryption?
What color identifies LTO-5 cartridges?
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