HPE
C7972A - HP Ultrium 400GB Data Cartridge
C7972A - HP Ultrium 400GB Data Cartridge
HP C7972A – Ultrium LTO2 400GB Data Cartridge
The HP C7972A Ultrium Data Cartridge provides reliable, high-capacity tape storage for businesses looking to safeguard critical data with proven LTO technology. Designed for LTO-2 tape drives and autoloaders, this cartridge offers 400GB compressed capacity (200GB native), making it ideal for backup, archiving, and long-term data retention.
Engineered to HP’s rigorous quality standards, the C7972A delivers excellent durability, consistent performance, and long media life—ensuring secure, dependable data protection in both standalone and automated tape environments.
Key Features:
¤ Part Number: C7972A
¤ Format: LTO Ultrium 2 (LTO-2)
¤ Capacity: 200GB native / 400GB compressed
¤ Compatibility: LTO-2 drives, and LTO-3 drives (read/write backward-compatible)
Use Cases:
¤ Backup and disaster recovery
¤ Long-term archival storage
¤ Legacy tape system maintenance
Benefits:
¤ High reliability and long media lifespan
¤ Fast, stable data throughput
¤ Cost-effective storage for growing data environments
Trusted for its durability and performance, the HP C7972A Ultrium 400GB Tape Cartridge is an excellent choice for organizations maintaining LTO-2 or mixed-generation tape libraries.
Low stock: 3 left
Condition: Refurbished
Warranty
Warranty
The majority of our equipment comes with 6 months warranty, with the exception of tapes and batteries - which comes wth 1 month waranty. If you need a special warranty period, you can ask your contact person for an extended warranty. Please note that the extended warranty can be extended for a maximum of 3 years and in most cases it incurs an extra cost. It must also be purchased at the same time as the original Purchase Order. In the event a faulty part or a part that stops working within its warranty period, email your contact person and request a RMA (email should include Ameta invoice number, product part number & serial number) and we will process your claim. You can view our Terms of sale here: https://ametacomputer.com/pages/terms-of-sale
Conditions
Conditions
Refurbished
Product is cleaned and refurbished by Ameta.
Manufacturer Refurbished
Product is refurbished and re-certified by the original manufacturer.
New F/S
Product is unused and factory sealed in original manufacturer retail packaging.
New
Product is unused with or without original manufacturer packaging, such as bulk, pulls, or spares.
New Open Box (NOB)
Product is unused, but original manufacturer packaging seal is broken or cut.
The condition for each product, can be found in the description of the product.
Shipping
Shipping
Shipping Information
We offer same-day shipping on all orders placed before 14:30 CEST (Central European Summer Time), Monday through Friday. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day.
Typical delivery times:
- Within Europe: 1–2 business days
- Outside Europe: 2–3 business days
Shipping costs vary depending on the destination and the items in your order. The exact shipping rate will be calculated at checkout.
All items are securely packed and shipped with tracking, so you can follow your delivery every step of the way. If you have special shipping requirements or need express delivery, feel free to contact us before placing your order.

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