Hp Introduces Next Generation Lto-5 Backup Tape Cartridges

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After the huge success of all four generations of HP LTO ultrium tapes, Hewlett-Packard has now introduced the fifth generation LTO-5 tape that satisfies all your storage demands. C7975A is the part number of next generation HP LTO-5 tape. HP LTO5 tape cartridges are intelligently designed to reliably secure your sensitive data and increase your ROI. High speed HP LTO-5 data tape delivers unprecedented performance and huge storage capability in terabytes. Performance and recording capability of LTO-5 tape format has been doubled as compared to the LTO4 ultrium tape technology.

HP LTO-5 tape technology is trusted by the leading organizations. HP LTO5 drives consume less power that other backup media formats. WORM functionality and encryption capability are the two advantageous technologies offered by the HP LTO-5 backup tape, which are also available in its predecessor LTO-4 format. LTO-3 tape cartridges also feature the WORM technology. HP LTO-5 uses 256 bit encryption functionality. HP LTO5 backup tapes are available in both RW (re-writable) and WORM formats. HP C7975A media tape can store native 1.5TB information. ...
... Data can be perfectly read or written on to the HP C7975A ultrium tape at rapid speed of 1 TB/hr. A single HP LTO-5 ultrium tape can accommodate compressed data of 3TB, thus making it the preferred choice for mission critical storage environments.

The previous versions LTO-4, LTO3, LTO2 and LTO-1 manufactured by Hewlett-Packard are listed below:

HP LTO-1 tape
C7971A

HP LTO-2 tape
C7972A

HP LTO-3 ultrium tape
C7973a

HP LTO-4 tape
C7974A

HP LTO cleaning cartridge is also available whose part number is C7978A. All the HP LTO tapes provide exceptional compatibility and increased read/write efficiency. HP has made significant technological enhancements in its next generation LTO-5 data tapes. HP C7978A is a scalable, cost effective and high performance tape cartridge, which provides unparalleled data reliability at blistering speed of 1 terabyte per hour. HP LTO-5 ultrium tape is best option for mid-size business enterprises, workstations and data centers.

HP LTO5 tape technology enhances your business performance through its faster data archiving capability. HP has increased the storage density and recording tracks of its high speed LTO5 backup tapes. This has been made possible by the reduction of magnetic particles’ size and a smoother base film. LTO-4 ultrium tape features 896 recording tracks, which have been increased to 1280 data tracks for the HP LTO-5 backup tape cartridges.

Memory chip is embedded in all of the LTO cartridges. Memory chip enhances media monitoring and accelerates data access process. Heavy duty HP C7978A data tapes can withstand severe environmental conditions and increased workloads. HP has introduced mechanical interlock and smart grabber systems in its LTO-5 ultrium tape, that prohibit pulling of leader pin inside the tape housing. HP C7978A tape cartridges have special sensors which detect the precise connection of head and tape reel, thus preventing leader loss. HP has intelligently engineered its LTO-5 data storage tapes to deliver excellent solution in automated tape libraries, servers, demanding environments and remote offices. HP LTO5 tape’s useful life is 30 years.

Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets LTO5 tape drive and HP LTO5 C7975A. He has vast experience in the marketing and trading industries and has been helping buyers who have the backup needs and guide clients about the technology.

Frank Miller
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