Description
The HP LTO2/LTO-2/Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge C7972A features a native capacity of up to 200 GB and a compressed capacity of up to 400 GB. The HP LTO-2 Ultrium Data Cartridge is suitable for read and write in all LTO2 Ultrium2 tape drives, suitable for read/write in all LTO3 Ultrium3 tape drives and read only in LTO4 Ultrium4 tape drives.
For the option of LTO barcode labels attached to your tapes, please see Application of Tape Barcode Labels for details.
All the drives that use HP LTO 2 C7972A tapes are recommended to use the HP LTO Universal Cleaning Cartridge C7978A to maintain the drive in top condition.
The HP Ultrium 400 GB Data Cartridge supports the launch of the HP StorageWorks 460 Tape Drive. HP Ultrium 2 cartridges provide exceptional reliability and performance. The new format minimises network interruption by being capable of protecting nearly 216 GB/hour of data and storing up to 400 GB on one piece of media (double the capacity of Ultrium 1 tapes).
Mfgr Part No: Hewlett Packard C7972A
Native Capacity: 200 GB
Compressed Capacity: 400 GB
Media Type: LTO Ultrium 2 Warranty:
HP offers a limited lifetime warranty
HP/HPE has discontinued the LTO-2 Ultrium tape cartridge C7972A, and we have limited numbers left in stock. These are also available for overseas purchase, so please use "Contact Us" for any enquiries, as our website will only allow sales to Australia & New Zealand.

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Warranty Information
Warranty Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) global warranty warrants the user, that this media product is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the useful life of the product (the "Warranty Period"). If HPE receives notice of such defect during the Warranty Period, HPE will, at its option, either repair or replace such defective product. What the warranty does not cover This warranty does not apply to defects caused by misuse, improper storage, or normal wear and tear. Improper storage includes without limitation, not complying with HPE's recommendations on optimum storage temperatures and humidity. If HPE is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product then purchaser shall be entitled to a refund of the purchase price. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HPE SPECIFICALLY DISLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICUALR PURPOSE. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state, or province to province. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE CUSTOMER?S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT WILL HPE OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS) WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Consumer transactions in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia, the disclaimers and limitations above shall not affect the statutory rights of the consumer. Customer Responsibilities To enable HPE to provide the best possible support during the Limited Lifetime Warranty period, you will be required to: Maintain proper and adequate environment in accordance with the instructions furnished. Always load the most recent firmware in drives, install software patches in applications, run HPE diagnostics and utilities such as Library and Tape Tools and implement temporary procedures or work arounds by HPE while HPE works on a permanent solution. Cooperate with HPE in attempting to resolve the problem over the telephone. This may involve performing routine diagnostic procedures, installing additional software or patches, removing third party options and/or substituting options. Australia Warranty Policy HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE AUSTRALIA WARRANTY POLICY: YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS When you buy a good from Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a consumer, the good comes with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.The relevant guarantees are as follows: Quality—goods supplied by Hewlett Packard Enterprise must be of acceptable quality. The test for acceptable quality is whether a reasonable consumer, fully aware of the state and condition of the goods, would find them:◦ safe, durable and free from defects;◦ acceptable in appearance and finish; and◦ fit for all the purposes for which goods of that kind are commonly supplied.This must take into account the nature and price of the goods, and any statements on packaging or labelling.•Disclosed Purpose—goods or services supplied by Hewlett Packard Enterprise that Hewlett Packard Enterprise represents are reasonably fit for a purpose expressly disclosed by a consumer must be reasonably fit for that purpose. Description—goods supplied by Hewlett Packard Enterprise must match the description provided by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Sample—goods supplied by Hewlett Packard Enterprise must match any sample shown to you by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Title—a consumer who purchases a good from Hewlett Packard Enterprise must receive clear title to the good. Due care and skill—services provided to you by Hewlett Packard Enterprise must be provided with due care and skill. 32 Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support.
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