Brand: HP / HPE · SKU: Q7978A · MPN: C7978A · Category: Components
The HP C7978A (also referenced as C7978A/Q7978A) is a Universal Cleaning Cartridge designed for routine maintenance of LTO Ultrium tape drives and libraries, supporting generations LTO-1 through LTO-8 (and in some sources, up to LTO-9). 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 approximately 50 cleaning cycles, depending on the drive model. It is compatible with both HP and non-HP Ultrium libraries and drives manufactured after January 2002. The physical color of the cartridge is Orange.
| Media Type | Cleaning cartridge |
|---|---|
| Tape Width | 12.65 mm (0.498 in) |
| Product Color | Orange |
| Cleaning Cycles | Up to ~50 uses (varies by drive model) |
| Compatible Generations | LTO-1 to LTO-8 (some sources mention LTO-9) |
| Warranty | 90 days (manufacturer standard) or 1 Year by HPE against defects (Varies by seller/region) |
| Weight | 0.50 lb (approx 0.23 kg) |
| Dimensions | 4.45 in × 4.34 in × 1.10 in (or 4.4 in x 4.4 in x 1.1 in) |
The HP C7978A Universal Cleaning Cartridge is essential for maintaining the performance and longevity of LTO Ultrium tape drives and libraries (LTO-1 through LTO-8/9). It performs automated cleaning of the read/write heads and tape path, which reduces errors and ensures data integrity during backup and archival operations. Each cartridge provides multiple cleaning cycles.
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Yes, this HP C7978A LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge (Q7978A) is 100% genuine HP / HPE 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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