Product Type | LTO-9 Rewritable Tape Cartridge |
Form Factor | LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge |
Media Format | LTO Ultrium 9 |
Cartridge Pack Quantity | 10 |
Native Storage Capacity (per cartridge) | 18 TB |
Compressed Storage Capacity (per cartridge) | 45 TB |
WORM Support | No |
Media Type | Re-writable |
Tape Length | 1035 meters |
Tape Thickness | 5.8 microns |
Encryption Support | Yes (drive dependent) |
Weight (per cartridge) | 0.6 lbs (approx.) |
Enclosure Color | Light Blue |
HP Spectra TeraPack LTO-9 RW NoCust Tape 10-Pack R7C12A
Key Benefits

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- Offers massive 450 TB total compressed storage per pack, ideal for high-volume archiving
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for use in government or regulated environments
- Limited lifetime warranty offers long-term confidence and low total cost of ownership
Product Overview
The HP Spectra TeraPack LTO-9 RW NoCust 10 Crtg delivers scalable, high-capacity data storage for modern enterprise environments. This package includes ten LTO-9 re-writable data cartridges, each capable of holding up to 18 TB of native data and 45 TB compressed. Designed for use in data backup and archiving workflows, they are optimized for durability, making them suitable for industries with demanding retention requirements.
Encased in a light blue enclosure and manufactured in Japan, these cartridges meet TAA compliance for federal use and include a limited lifetime warranty. While drive interface hardware is not included, the pack is ideal for integration into existing LTO-9 tape systems and automated storage libraries. It represents a reliable and efficient solution for long-term data preservation and regulatory compliance.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Cartridge Dimensions (W x D x H) | 4.02 x 4.15 x 0.85 in (102.1 x 105.4 x 21.5 mm) |
Storage Temperature (long-term) | 16°C to 32°C (60.8°F to 89.6°F) |
Storage Humidity (long-term) | 20% to 50% Relative Humidity |
Operating Temperature | 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 80% Relative Humidity |
Archival Storage Life | 30 years |
Load/Unload Cycles | 20,000 |
Durability | 1,000,000 passes (tape durability) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Integration | No |
Management Interface | Not Applicable |
Subscription Licensing | Not Applicable |
Interfaces
Drive Interface Type | |
Compatible Drives | LTO-9 Tape Drives |
Transfer Rate (Native) | 400 MB/s |
Transfer Rate (Compressed) | 1000 MB/s |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Japan |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
UL Certified | |
Warranty Type | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Packaging Type | TeraPack (10 cartridges) |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | Yes (AES-256 via compatible drives) |
WORM Capability | No (Rewritable media only) |
Write Verification | Drive-supported |