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Description

Backed by HP's unique and exhaustive media selection process, C7972A HP Ultrium 400GB data cartridges support the new HP StorageWorks 460 tape drive. HP Ultrium 2 tapes merge low cost of ownership with exceptional reliability and performance.

High-performance: delivers up to 60 MB/sec compressed transfer rate.
Comprehensive: is read-backwards compatible with Ultrium 1.
Reliable: combines the best of proven technologies to offer users improvements in capacity and performance.
Open standard: for use in all HP and non-HP Ultrium 2 products.
Easy to use: Possesses a distinctive red cartridge shell.
Superior "smart grabber" mechanism and mechanical interlock to prevent the leader pin from being pulled inside the tape housing (a key weakness of DLT media).
Sensors detect proper connection and prevent leader loss that would ruin the tape.
Simplified tape path to reduce wear and tear.

Specs

Manufacturer #	C7972A
Brand Name	HP
Manufacturer	HP INC.
Media Capacity	100 GB
Media Compressed Capacity	200 GB

Description

High-performance: delivers up to 60 MB/sec compressed transfer rate.
Comprehensive: is read-backwards compatible with Ultrium 1.
Reliable: combines the best of proven technologies to offer users improvements in capacity and performance.
Open standard: for use in all HP and non-HP Ultrium 2 products.
Easy to use: Possesses a distinctive red cartridge shell.
Superior "smart grabber" mechanism and mechanical interlock to prevent the leader pin from being pulled inside the tape housing (a key weakness of DLT media).
Sensors detect proper connection and prevent leader loss that would ruin the tape.
Simplified tape path to reduce wear and tear.