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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2078MC

HPE Data Cartridge LTO-8 Type M (LTO-7 M8) - Rewritable - Labeled - 20 Pack - 9

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Key facts

Part number
Q2078MC
Brand
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Category
Tape
Price
AUD 3,494.70≈ USD 2,454 Reference price (RRP)
Availability
On request — ask for a quote

Overview

HPE Data Cartridge LTO-8 Type M (LTO-7 M8) - Rewritable - Labeled - 20 Pack - 9 TB (Native) / 22.50 TB (Compressed) - 960 m Tape Length

Key Features

Highest Capacity and Performance of any Comparable Tape Technology

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium can write or read data at a blistering 2.7 TB/hour, storing, encrypting and protecting up to 30 TB on a single cartridge, making it ideal for large-scale, 24 x 7, mission-critical IT environments (assumes 2.5:1 compression).

An 85% increase in the number of tracks and a 8% increase in bit density has permitted an increase in capacity from 15 TB for LTO-7 to 30 TB to LTO-8: from 3,584 tracks for LTO-6 to 6,656 tracks for 8th generation HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30 TB cartridges (assuming 2.5:1 compression).

HPE LTO Ultrium cartridge memory chip delivers faster access time and enhanced media monitoring.

First time restore ensured with fewer media failures and disrupted backups, regardless of duty cycle or environmental conditions.

Ultra-reliable

Tape is more reliable than Enterprise SATA disk. With a BER of 1x10 to the power of 19 for LTO-8 versus 1x10 to the power of 15 for Enterprise SATA HDD's. That's a difference in reliability of four orders of magnitude - e.g. tape is 10,000 times more reliable than Enterprise SATA HDD.

Estimated data loss over 10 years for 1 Exabyte archive is 1.1 Petabytes for HDD compared to only 7.4 Terabytes for tape.

Superior 'smart grabber' mechanism and mechanical interlock to prevent the leader pin from being pulled inside the tape housing. Sensors detect proper connection and prevent leader loss that would ruin the tape. Simplified tape path to reduce wear, tear & build-up of debris (important in automation)

HPE brand qualification test procedures (load/unload, shoeshine, drop testing and environmental stress testing) go far beyond what is required for the LTO Ultrium logo.This ensures maximum reliability for restoring your data.

HPE warrants LTO Ultrium cartridges for up to 30 years archival life. This ensures businesses can meet the ever-increasing demands of regulation for data retention and archiving.

Secure

Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) version provides tamper-proof, compliant data storage.

Data encryption for enhanced data security on HPE LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Ultrium. Compliance with FIPS 140-2 level 1 security standards.

Value for money

Standardizing on HPE LTO Ultrium delivers the capacity to meet shrinking backup windows, industry-standard, AES 256-bit encryption (IEEE1619.1), and interchangeable RW or WORM media, without extra space or IT resource overhead.

Open standard technology ensures compatibility across product generations and gives you more choice. Cartridges are available as Custom Labeled, Non-Custom Labeled (both Custom and Non Custom include RFID options for some formats) and non-labeled versions.

Specifications

General

Weight (Approximate)
285.8 g
Height
113 mm
Width
45.7 mm
Depth
111 mm
Tape Length
960 m
Tape Technology
LTO-8 Type M (LTO-7 M8)
Media Formats
Rewritable
Labeled
Yes
Native Storage Capacity
9 TB
Compressed Storage Capacity
22.50 TB
Product Type
Data Cartridge

Manufacturer Website Address

Manufacturer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Product Name
LTO Ultrium-7 Data Cartridge
Brand Name
HPE

Reference price history

Recorded reference and list prices over time. Not Prology selling prices.

Latest
AUD 3,494.70≈ USD 2,454
Oct 2026
Lowest recorded
AUD 3,494.70≈ USD 2,454
Highest recorded
AUD 3,494.70≈ USD 2,454
Recorded
2026
1 price point

AUD 3,494.70 rrp, recorded

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What is the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2078MC?
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2078MC is a Hewlett Packard Enterprise tape – HPE Data Cartridge LTO-8 Type M (LTO-7 M8) - Rewritable - Labeled - 20 Pack - 9 TB.
How much does the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2078MC cost?
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