Desktop SAS LTO-8 tape drive
Up to 30TB* storage capacity per tape cartridge
Up to 750 MB/second* data transfer rate
Reads and writes to both LTO 7 & 8 tapes
Linear Tape File System (LTFS) compatible
Designed to backup and archive content on Windows and Linux workstations
Also compatible with older "Cheese Grater" Mac Pros with PCIe slots
LTO tape has a 30+ years shelf life - Significantly longer than hard drives
Ships with LTO cleaning tape and SAS cable (SAS HBA optional)
* with 2.5:1 compression
Desktop SAS LTO Backup & Archiving Solutions
mLogic's Desktop SAS LTO tape drives are affordable and easy to deploy backup/archive solutions designed for small to medium sized businesses. Users can keep their data secure on LTO tape cartridges that can be transported off-site for disaster recovery or long-term archiving.
LTO is unrivaled in terms of cost, reliability, portability and security and plays a critical role in data protection. Any industry where vast amounts of data are being collected and stored – medical imaging, digital surveillance, oil/gas exploration and video production for example - can benefit from LTO technology.
Drag and Drop Content with LTFS.
mLogic’s SAS LTO solutions are Linear Tape File System (LTFS) compatible. LTFS is an industry standard format that mounts an LTO tape cartridge like a hard drive enabling simple drag and drop functionality for file backup and archiving. This eliminates the need for backup software and allows LTO cartridges to be exchanged easily between users, operating systems, and third-party LTFS software applications.
Interface: 6 Gb/s SAS
Tape Drive: IBM LTO-8, LTFS Compatible, TAA Compliant
Drive Performance
Native / Compressed: 300 / 750 MB/s
Cartridge Capacity
Native / Compressed: 12TB / Up to 30TB
System Requirements: Mac Pro, Windows or Linux PC with SAS HBA
IBM LTFS orcompatible backup/archive software
Size: 10.2 x 7.8 x 2.32"/ 259 x 198 x 59 mm
Weight: 7 lb / 3.2 kg
What's in the Box? Desktop LTO-8 tape drive
Fujifilm UniversalCleaning cartridge
2 meter SAS cable
Optional SAS HBA
Power cord
Warranty: 3-years