MagStor LTO-10 30TB Full-Height SAS Desktop Tape Drive (MAX) TAA

MagStor SAS-L10-MAX: LTO-10 Full-Height SAS Desktop Tape Drive TAA Compliant

The ultimate solution for next-generation, high-capacity, long-term data archival and backup.

Experience cutting-edge LTO-10 technology in a robust desktop form factor with the MagStor SAS-L10-MAX. This Full-Height (MAX) drive delivers superior performance and durability, ideal for creative professionals, government agencies, enterprises, and data-intensive environments requiring reliable, secure off-line storage. TAA-compliant and designed for seamless integration via SAS interface.

Features and Benefits

• High-Performance SAS Connectivity: Connect via 12G SAS (SFF-8644) interface for direct attachment to servers, workstations, or SAS host bus adapters (requires compatible SAS HBA card, not included)
• Massive LTO-10 Capacity: Store up to 45TB compressed / 30TB native per cartridge (LTO-10)
• Blazing Fast Speeds: Achieve native read/write transfer rates of up to 400 MB/s (Full-Height advantage over Half-Height's 300 MB/s), for faster backups and efficient data handling
• Enhanced Durability (MAX Series): Full-Height drive rated for 300,000 load/unload cycles (vs. 80,000 for Half-Height), offering greater longevity and reliability for heavy-duty use.
• Unrivaled Data Longevity: LTO tapes provide a 30+ year shelf life under normal conditions, delivering archival security superior to hard drives or SSDs—offline, air-gapped protection against ransomware and failures.
• TAA Compliant: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements for U.S. government procurement. Premium drives manufactured in Japan (identified by blue eject button).
• Three Year Warranty: Standard 3-year warranty, upgradable to 5 years (additional cost).

Long, Cost Effective, Shelf Life

LTO Ultrium tape offers a shelf-life of 30+ years and reliability exceeding spinning disk or solid-state technology. It's the premier archiving solution to protect valuable data long-term—more reliable, eco-friendly, and significantly more cost-effective than disk-based alternatives.

LTFS - Drag and Drop

MagStor supports the Linear Tape File System (LTFS). An LTO-10 tape mounts like a hard disk with simple drag-and-drop functionality (compatible with free/open-source LTFS tools or third-party software).

Works with Your Favorite Backup/Archive Software Compatible with industry-leading archiving and management software, including 

• • Hedge Canister
  • Iperius Backup
  • myLTO
  • PreRoll Post
  • Retrospect
  • StorageDNA
  • Third-party TAR-based backup software (e.g., Acronis)
  • Veeam
  • YoYotta
  • And more

Interface: 12G SAS (SFF-8644 connector)

Speed: LTO-10 (FH) Full-Height tape drive with up to 400 MB/s native transfer rate

Data Cartridge: Read/Write LTO-10 data cartridge; 45TB compressed / 18TB native storage capacity

LTO Cartridge Capability:

• LTO-10 30TB Read/Write - Standard Cartridge
• LTO-10 40TB Read/Write - Enterprise Cartridge

Power Supply:

Internal 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz Auto-sensing (no external power brick)

Dimensions and Weight:

Approximately 13.4 x 5.8 x 6.8 inches (L x H x W) / ~13 lbs (similar to MagStor desktop series)

Supported Operating Systems:

macOS, Windows, Linux (with compatible SAS drivers and software)

What's in the Box?

• One MagStor LTO-10 Full-Height SAS desktop tape drive
• Power cable (internal PSU, 100/240 VAC universal)
• Three-year warranty from MagStor

System Requirements

• Compatible SAS host bus adapter (HBA) with SFF-8644 port
• Sustained data source transfer rate of 300 MB/s+ (e.g., fast RAID or high-speed network)
• Backup or archive software (LTFS or TAR-based recommended)

• Note: LTO-10 represents the latest generation as of late 2025, providing future-proof capacity and performance for demanding archival needs.

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