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C7972A ✓ Verified by PartsTable
HP · OPTICAL_TAPE · LTO_TAPE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
LTO generations NOT backward compatible for writing (2 gen back for read) SAS and FC interface options — match to existing infrastructure
LTO-8 cannot write to LTO-6 tapes (only read LTO-7 and LTO-8)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

HP LTO2 Ultrium 200/400 GB Data Cartridge. Key specifications include Color: Black, Yield: Approx. 12,000 pages, capacity: 400GB, Compatibility: HP LaserJet 4000 series.

This product is currently in active production with full OEM support. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 7045-01-537-7085, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains.

Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels. Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
OPTICAL_TAPE→ LTO_TAPE→ C7972A
NSN: 7045-01-537-7085
FSC: 7045
CAGE: ZBG55 — HEWLETT PACKARD AUSTRALIA LTD (AUS)
SPECIFICATIONS
ColorBlack
YieldApprox. 12,000 pages
capacity400GB
CompatibilityHP LaserJet 4000 series
NSN7045-01-537-7085
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
HP MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN SAS CONNECTOR C7972A EJECT HALF-HEIGHT 5.25" LTO GEN GUIDE LTO-9: 18TB / 45TB comp LTO-8: 12TB / 30TB comp LTO-7: 6TB / 15TB comp LTO-6: 2.5TB / 6.25TB LTO-5: 1.5TB / 3TB comp THIS: LTO-8 12TB / 30TB / 360MB/s LTO-8 TAPE DRIVE | SAS | 12TB native Half-height 5.25" | 360MB/s | 30TB compressed TITLE TAPE DRIVE PN C7972A MFR HP HP LTO2 Ultrium 200/400 GB Data Cartridg
KEY FEATURES
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400GB Capacity
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MATERIAL: PLASTIC LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Long-term data archival and compliance retention
  • Offsite backup and disaster recovery
  • Air-gapped ransomware protection
  • Cold storage tier for infrequently accessed data
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
SPECIAL FEATURESCAPACITY MINIMUM 200 GIGABYTES AND MAXIMUM 400 GIGABYTES; TAPE LENGTH IN METERS 609.0
MATERIALPLASTIC LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
SPECIAL FEATURESCAPACITY MINIMUM 200 GIGABYTES AND MAXIMUM 400 GIGABYTES; TAPE LENGTH IN METERS 609.0
MATERIALPLASTIC LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No verified substitutes available.

LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is C7972A?
C7972A is a HP LTO2 Ultrium 200/400 GB Data Cartridge manufactured by HP. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
What is the NSN for C7972A?
C7972A is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 7045-01-537-7085. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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Last verified: July 2026