Experience enhanced data storage efficiency with the LTO-8 Thunderbolt 3 Slim Desktop Tape Drive from MagStor. Certified as Thunderbolt compatible for Windows and Mac, it features an LTO-8 tape drive with a native storage capacity of 12TB, dual Thunderbolt 3/USB4 ports, and read/write speeds up to 300 MB/s. Also featured is backward compatibility with LTO-7. Under normal environmental conditions, LTO tapes are built to last up to 30 years.
Included is a US power cable, a 6.6' active 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 cable, and a Hedge Canister LTO LTFS software license for Windows and Mac.
Note: it is not recommended to use LTO drives in a vertical orientation, as it can cause read/write errors and decreases the lifespan of your hardware.
High Capacity
Store up to 12TB (native) of data with LTO-8 technology.
30-Year Shelf Life
LTO tapes are built to last 30 years under normal environmental conditions.
Horizontal Orientation
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 Windows or Mac system with a Thunderbolt or USB4-enabled USB-C port.
Built-In PSU
No bulky adapters needed, with an internal 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz auto-sensing power supply.
Certifications
Intel and Apple Thunderbolt certified for Windows and macOS.
LTO Cartridge Compatibility
- LTO-8 12TB: Read/Write
- LTO-7 6TB: Read/Write
Software Compatibility
- Any software compatible with IBM LTO-8 Drives
- Archiware
- YoYotta
- myLTO
- Retrospect
- Veeam
- NetBackup
Supported Operating Systems
- macOS 10.12 or higher (Intel / M1 and up)
- Windows 10 or 11 (x86 / x64)
System Requirements
- USB-C port with Thunderbolt or USB4 (USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 3.2 Gen 1 are not supported)
- Data source of 170 MB/s+ transfer rate (1GbE Ethernet is not sufficient)
- Backup or archive software
