Specification
| General | Brand | HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) |
| Model / SKU | C7977AL | |
| Product Type | Rewritable Tape Data Cartridge — Custom Labeled | |
| Recording Technology | LTO-7 Ultrium | |
| Media Format | Re-Writable | |
| Quantity per Package | 20 Pack | |
| Labeling | Custom Barcode Labels (Sequential, Pre-Applied for Autoloaders/Libraries) | |
| Capacity & Performance | Native Capacity | 6 TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 15 TB (2.5:1 Compression) | |
| Total Pack Capacity | Up to 300 TB Compressed (20 Cartridges Combined) | |
| Read Speed (Media) | 700 MB/sec | |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 2.5 TB/hour | |
| Physical Design | Base Material | Barium Ferrite |
| Tape Length | 960 m | |
| Tape Width | 12.65 mm | |
| Tape Thickness | 5.6 μm | |
| Bit Density | 485 kbits/inch | |
| Data Tracks | 3,584 | |
| Magnetic Coercivity | 2,850 Oe | |
| Product Color | Slate Blue | |
| Package Dimensions | 10.7 x 6 x 13 in | |
| Package Weight | 13.7 lb | |
| Reliability & Security | Archival Life | 30 Years |
| Encryption | AES 256-Bit (Industry-Standard Compliance) | |
| Reliability | Significantly More Reliable than Enterprise SATA HDD | |
| File System Support | HPE StoreOpen / Linear Tape File System (LTFS) | |
| Cartridge Protection | Smart Grabber Mechanism with Mechanical Interlock | |
| Labeling Precision | Tri-Optic Barcode Labels — Won’t Peel, Distort, Reflect, or Fade | |
| Compatibility | Drive Compatibility | HPE LTO-7 Drives + Other Brands’ LTO-7 Ultrium Drives |
| Support | Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Description
The HPE LTO-7 Ultrium RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack (C7977AL) delivers enterprise-grade, pre-labeled tape storage for large-scale, 24×7, mission-critical IT environments, purpose-built to protect business data against cyberattacks, hardware failure, and the growing regulatory demand for reliable long-term archival. Each 20-pack ships with sequential, professionally applied barcode labels, ready to drop directly into autoloaders and tape libraries without additional manual labeling work — a meaningful time-saver for IT teams managing large tape rotations. Each cartridge in this pack provides 6TB of native storage, expandable to 15TB with 2.5:1 compression — meaning a full 20-pack can hold up to 300TB of compressed data. HPE LTO-7 Ultrium can write or read data at a blistering 2.5TB/hour, storing, encrypting, and protecting large volumes of data efficiently, making it the go-to choice for large-scale backup and archival operations. Built on a Barium Ferrite base material with 3,584 data tracks, the cartridges are engineered for durability and consistent long-term performance, backed by an archival life of up to 30 years. Notably, tape media offers vastly superior reliability compared to enterprise SATA disk — LTO’s uncorrectable bit error rate is orders of magnitude better than spinning hard drives, meaning significantly less risk of data loss over long archival periods. Data is secured with AES 256-bit encryption, helping businesses comply with the most stringent industry regulations, while support for HPE StoreOpen and Linear Tape File System (LTFS) makes using tape as easy, flexible, and intuitive as using removable media like a USB drive. Each cartridge’s Tri-Optic barcode labels won’t peel, distort, reflect, or fade, and are applied in a clean, controlled environment to prevent backup disruptions or drive damage. A superior “smart grabber” mechanism with mechanical interlock further protects the tape leader pin from damage during use, backed by HPE’s rigorous brand qualification testing that goes beyond standard LTO Ultrium logo requirements.
User Experience in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, the HPE LTO-7 Ultrium RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack has become a preferred bulk-purchase option among banks, telecom operators, data centers, government institutions, and large corporations across Dhaka, Chattogram, and other major commercial centers that manage large-scale, automated tape library environments. As local enterprises face growing regulatory pressure and increasing ransomware awareness, buying pre-labeled cartridges in bulk 20-packs significantly reduces the operational overhead of manually labeling individual tapes for use in autoloaders and tape libraries. Local enterprise IT teams particularly value the sequential, pre-applied barcode labels, which save considerable staff time when populating large tape libraries — a meaningful efficiency gain for Bangladeshi data centers and banks managing hundreds of cartridges in rotation for daily and weekly backup schedules. The 30-year archival life and AES-256 encryption continue to be important for organizations in Bangladesh’s banking and telecom sectors that must retain historical records for extended compliance periods while protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access. The significantly lower cost per terabyte compared to spinning disk storage makes purchasing in bulk especially attractive for Bangladeshi enterprises managing large data archives on constrained IT budgets, since a single 20-pack can provide up to 300TB of compressed capacity at once — reducing the frequency of reordering and simplifying procurement planning. For businesses running scheduled backup routines across multiple tape drives simultaneously, the cartridge’s ability to write at rates of up to 2.5TB per hour helps keep backup windows manageable even for organizations with very large daily data volumes. Given that LTO-7 cartridges require compatible LTO-7 (or LTO-8, read-only) tape drives, Bangladeshi organizations typically purchase this bulk pack alongside existing HPE StoreEver or compatible tape library infrastructure already deployed in their data centers. Combined with HPE’s Limited Lifetime Warranty, the C7977AL has established itself as a trusted, cost-effective long-term data protection medium for Bangladesh’s most compliance-conscious and data-intensive organizations managing tape at scale.
Why Choose to Buy HPE LTO‑7 Ultrium RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge from Next Four Solutions?
Next Four Solutions offers genuine HPE LTO Ultrium tape cartridges in Bangladesh, backed by authentic manufacturer warranty and dedicated local after-sales support. Customers benefit from expert guidance on selecting the right tape generation, pack size, and custom labeling sequence for their specific backup and tape library requirements, transparent and competitive pricing, fast delivery across Dhaka and other major cities, and a knowledgeable technical team available for compatibility guidance and warranty assistance. Buying from Next Four Solutions ensures your backup media is genuine, properly supported, and reliable — avoiding the risks associated with unbranded or grey-market imports.
What is the Price of the HPE C7977AL LTO-7 20 Pack in Bangladesh?
The price of the HPE LTO-7 Ultrium RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack (C7977AL) in Bangladesh varies depending on current market conditions, USD-BDT exchange rates, and stock availability from authorized distributors. For the most accurate and up-to-date price, please contact Next Four Solutions directly or check their official store/website, as pricing is periodically updated in line with supplier and import costs.











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