MagStor Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 LTO-9 Desktop Tape Drive TAA

Key Features:

• High Capacity: Store up to 18TB (native) of data with LTO-9 technology.
• 3-Year Limited Warranty: All MagStor desktop drives include a 3-year warranty (upgrades to 5 years available).
• 30-Year Shelf Life - LTO tapes are built to last 30-years under normal environmental conditions.
• Horizontal Orientation- It has been scientifically proven that mounting LTO drives vertically causes read/write errors and decreases the lifespan of your hardware. Never use an LTO drive in a vertical orientation.
• Fast Transfer Speeds: Achieve up to 300 MB/s read/write speeds for quick data access.
• Slim Design: Compact and lightweight aluminum casing for easy portability.
• Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 Interface: Connects seamlessly to your MAC or PC with a Thunderbolt or USB4-enabled USB-C port.
• Built-in PSU: No bulky adapters needed, with internal 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz auto-sensing power supply.
• TAA Compliant: Our premium drives are manufactured in Japan (easily identified by a Blue button ) and meet the Trade Agreements Act requirements for government procurement.
  *All Half Height drives with a Black eject button are manufactured in China.*
• Patented Technology: MagStor is the only company with a patented Thunderbolt to LTO tape backup technology, ensuring your investment is protected.
• Certifications: Intel ™ and Apple ™ Thunderbolt ™ Certified for MacOS and Windows.

LTO Cartridge Compatibility:

• LTO-9 18TB Read/Write
• LTO-8 12TB Read/Write

Dimensions & Weight:

11.8 x 4.4 x 7.3 inches (L x H x W) / 9.2 lbs

Power Supply:

Internal 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz Auto-sensing

Software Compatibility:

• Any software compatible with LTO-9 Tape Drives
• Hedge Canister
• Archiware
• YoYotta
• myLTO
• Retrospect
• Veeam
• NetBackup

Supported Operating Systems :

• MAC OSX 10.12 or higher (Intel / M1 and up)
• Windows 10, 11 (x86 / x64)

System Requirements:

• USB Type-C Port with Thunderbolt or USB4 specification (USB 3, 3.1, 3.2 not supported)
• Data Source of 170 MB/s+ transfer rate (1GbE Ethernet is not sufficient)
• Backup or Archive Software

What's Included:

• One MagStor LTO-9 Slim Thunderbolt-3 Tape Drive
• One US power cable
• One 2-meter MagStor Thunderbolt Active 40 Gb/s cable
• 1x License - Hedge LTFS software “Canister” for MAC and Windows