Brand: HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) · SKU: C7978A · MPN: C7978A · Category: Components
The HP C7978A cleaning cartridge is designed for routine maintenance of LTO Ultrium tape drives and libraries, supporting generations LTO‑1 through LTO‑8 (and LTO-9 compatibility is also mentioned). It removes debris and contaminants from the tape path and read/write heads, helping reduce read/write errors and extending drive life. The cartridge supports up to 50 cleaning cycles in compatible drives and is compatible with HP and non‑HP Ultrium libraries and drives. It is suitable for enterprise backup, archive and long‑term storage systems. The cartridge is orange in color.
| Tape Width | 0.498 in (12.65 mm) |
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| Product Type | Universal Cleaning Cartridge |
| Product Colour | Orange |
| Cleaning Cycles | Up to ~50 uses (varies by drive model, between 15-50) |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Compatible Generations | LTO-1 through LTO-8 (and LTO-9 mentioned in some sources) |
| Warranty | 90 days (manufacturer standard) or 1 Year by HPE against defects (sources vary) |
| Weight | 0.50 lb (approx 0.23 kg) |
| Dimensions | 4.45 in × 4.34 in × 1.10 in (Product Dimensions); 4.5 x 4.45 x 1.05" (Box Dimensions) |
The HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge (C7978A) is designed to help maintain the performance and reliability of your LTO Ultrium tape drives and libraries by cleaning the tape heads and removing dust or debris. It supports LTO generations 1 through 8 (and sometimes 9) and provides up to 50 cleaning cycles.
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Yes, this HP C7978A LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge (C7978A) is 100% genuine HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HP C7978A LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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