The LTO-9 Thunderbolt 3 Desktop Tape Drive from MagStor features an LTO-9 tape drive with a 3.5" SATA HDD connected via a Thunderbolt 3 port as a convenient connection to your desktop Windows or Mac system.
Thunderbolt 3 devices are fully backward compatible with previous generations of Thunderbolt technology. MagStor recommends the Apple MMEL2AM/A adapter for those using older Thunderbolt ports.
Features
A free license for Hedge LTFS software "Canister" for macOS and Windows ($399 value) with MagStor Certified NanoPure Media support is included.
18TB LTO-9 tape drive
Native read/write speeds up to 300 MB/s
3.5" HDD trayless hot-swap dock (tested up to 12TB)
30-year LTO media archive life
Built-in PSU; no bulky adapters needed
Dual front-facing Thunderbolt 3 ports
TAA compliant
3-year warranty upgradable to five years (US/CAN)
Software Compatibility
- IBM Spectrum Archive Single Drive Edition (CLI MAC, GUI Windows)
- ProRollPost
- myLTO
- StorageDNA
- YoYotta LTFS
- Hedge Caniser
- Third-party TAR-based backup software, Acronis, etc.