HP's Labeled Data Cartridges:
HP sells both Labeled and Unlabeled LTO Ultrium data cartridges. For automation customers that require labeled data cartridges, customers can order either HP Custom Labeled Data Cartridges or HP Non-Custom Labeled Data Cartridges. HP's Custom Labeled Data Cartridges allow customers to place a custom order with HP and specifically define the exact barcode sequence printed on each label. Customers should expect a longer lead time for custom order processing. HP Custom Labeled Data Cartridges are sold in 20 packs in the USA and Europe.

HP's Non-Custom Labeled Data Cartridges allow customers to receive labeled data cartridges fast because no customization process is required. These products are perfect for customers that require labeled media but do not need to define the exact sequence printed on each label. Each HP Non-Custom Labeled Data Cartridge will have a unique, pre-defined barcode sequence printed on each label (no duplicate codes). HP's Non-Custom Labeled Data Cartridges are sold in 20 packs and are available worldwide.

HP's Ultrium Storage Media Kits:
HP Storage Media Kits provide customers an easy way to purchase a comprehensive portfolio of storage media products in one easy to buy bundled solution. The convenience and bundle pricing of the Storage Media kits has been extended to include the LTO3 Ultrium 800 GB product. Each Media Kit includes twenty LTO1 Ultrium 200GB (C7971A), LTO2 Ultrium 400GB (C7972A), or LTO3 Ultrium 800 GB (C7973A) Data Cartridges, one HP Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge (C7978A), twenty colored labels, and a protective carrying case that can be used to securely store or transport data cartridges, one free copy of "The Essentials of Successful Tape Backup," and one free copy of HP's Storage Works Data Protector Express 3.1 Evaluation Software (60 day free trial).

• Up to 1.6 TB compressed capacity.
  
• Supports transfer speeds of 120 MB/s (native), 240 MB/s (2:1) with Generation 4
  
• For use in all HP and non-HP LTO Ultrium products.
  
• Unique colored cartridge to assist with identification in mixed media environments.
  
• Superior 'smart grabber' mechanism and mechanical interlock to prevent the leader pin from being pulled inside the tape housing (a key weakness of DLT media). Sensors detect proper connection and prevent leader loss that would ruin the tape.
  
• Simplified tape path to reduce wear and tear.
  
• Very low media cost per GB.
  
• LTO cartridge memory in media to improve access time and provide enhanced media monitoring.
  
• Durable cartridge designed to minimize wear and debris (important in automation).
  
• Tested to extremes in HP's media laboratory, to a level of specification unique to Hewlett-Packard. Many of the test procedures required for HP Brand qualification (e.g. load/unload, shoeshine, drop testing and environmental stress testing) are not required for the Ultrium logo.
  
• HP LTO4 Ultrium offers data encryption for enhanced data security.
  
• HP's offers both labeled (Custom Labeled and Non-Custom Labeled) and non-labeled data cartridges.
  
• Custom labeled offerings allow automation customers the ability to customize their label to their specific needs. This includes the ability to define the barcode label type and to specify an exact label sequence. Custom labels are pre-attached to the media before shipment. Available in Europe and the USA. Europe requires a Minimum Order Quantity of 5 units or 100 total data cartridges (5 units X 20 cartridges).
  
• HP Non-Custom Labeled media allows automation customers the ability to receive labeled media without having to wait for a custom labeled solution. Barcode sequences are pre-determined by HP and are guaranteed to be unique. LTO-1 and LTO-2 products utilize the double barcode format whereas LTO3 and LTO4 utilize the single barcode format. HP Non-Custom Labeled media is available worldwide.
  
• All labeled solutions are shipped in 20 packs.

HP ensures the highest level of quality with media specifications that far exceed industry standards.

• HP has 20 custom-built testing chambers that are in use 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
  
• It is doubtful if any other media supplier carries out such exhaustive qualification of the drive and media as they are used in the field. This is because no media supplier is exposed to support of hardware in the field and has a vested interest in reducing media-induced hardware issues.
  
• In 2005, HP LTO Ultrium media was used to conduct in excess of 235,000 individual tests, equivalent to almost 1 million test hours.
  
• HP testing includes procedures like drop testing, load/unload, environmental stress tests and archival simulation that are not required to gain the LTO Ultrium logo.
  

LTO Ultrium tape technology uses a "best of breed" technology approach, taking the best features from other tape technologies and combining them into a single new technology without the need for design compromises to accommodate legacy compatibility requirements. Designed for the demanding environment of large-scale libraries, Ultrium media is certified for 1 million passes or 260 full back ups and has a 30-year archival storage life.

LTO-DC is an enhanced version of Advanced Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) hardware compression. Compression is automatically turned "off" if the compressed data would cause an overall expansion in data size.

If you have not yet standardized on a large-tape format then LTO Ultrium tape technology is the preferred choice offering:

• Highest reliability through no compromise design and innovative features like Data Rate Matching.
  
• High capacity to meet the challenges of data deluge
  
• High performance - even on slower hosts
  
• An industry standard - Linear Tape-Open format
  
• Investment protection - with a six-generation roadmap with plans to deliver a compressed capacity of 6.4 TB and a compressed transfer rate of up to 540 MB/s.

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