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C7973A — LTO-3 Tape-HP-Certified Error Free

✓ Government record, cited
HPE · OPTICAL_TAPE · LTO_TAPE
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

C7973A: LTO-3 Tape-HP-Certified Error Free.

LTO-3 Tape-HP-Certified Error Free. Key specifications include OVERALL WIDTH: 1.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN, OVERALL HEIGHT: 4.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN, PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY: HP ULTRIUM MEDIA TAPE. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5895-01-538-5911, 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→ C7973A
NSN: 5895-01-538-5911
FSC: 5895 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment
CAGE: 28480 — HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY DBA HP (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
OVERALL WIDTH1.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN
OVERALL HEIGHT4.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTIONOPERATING TEMPERATURE 50 DEG TO 113 DE F,TAPE WIDTH 12.65 MM,RECORDING CAPACITY 800 GB,RECORDING DENSITY 245 KBITS/INCH TAPE THICKNESS 8.9MM GB
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCYHP ULTRIUM MEDIA TAPE
NSN5895-01-538-5911
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COMPONENT DIAGRAM
HPE MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN SAS CONNECTOR C7973A 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 C7973A MFR HPE LTO-3 Tape-HP-Certified Error Free
KEY FEATURES
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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION: OPERATING TEMPERATURE 50 DEG TO 113 DE F,TAPE WIDTH 12.65 MM,RECORDING CAPACITY 800 GB,RECORDING DENSITY 245 KBITS/INCH TAPE THICKNESS 8.9MM GB
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
OVERALL HEIGHT4.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTIONOPERATING TEMPERATURE 50 DEG TO 113 DE F,TAPE WIDTH 12.65 MM,RECORDING CAPACITY 800 GB,RECORDING DENSITY 245 KBITS/INCH TAPE THICKNESS 8.9MM GB
OVERALL WIDTH1.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SPECIAL FEATURESDATA CARTRIDGES SUPPORT ALL HP ULTRIUM TAPE DEVICES
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCYHP ULTRIUM MEDIA TAPE
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 4
MR-L3 MQN-01Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
C7973-60010CompatiblePARTNER
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 800Gb RW Tape Cartridge
compatible
381897-001CompatiblePARTNER
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 800Gb RW Tape Cartridge
compatible
C7973-60000CompatiblePARTNER
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 800Gb RW Tape Cartridge
compatible
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Insurance item — stocked against contingency demandNo demilitarization required
THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 3
C7973-60000SUBSTITUTE
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 800Gb RW Tape Cartridge
HPE
C7973-60010SUBSTITUTE
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 800Gb RW Tape Cartridge
HPE
381897-001SUBSTITUTE
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 800Gb RW Tape Cartridge
HPE
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is C7973A?
C7973A is a LTO-3 Tape-HP-Certified Error Free manufactured by HPE. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
What parts can replace C7973A?
There are 4 known substitutes for C7973A: MR-L3 MQN-01, C7973-60010, 381897-001 and 1 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for C7973A?
C7973A is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5895-01-538-5911. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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