MagStor LTO-8 Thunderbolt™ 3 / USB4 AIR Desktop Tape Drive – TAA Compliant

MagStor LTO-8 Thunderbolt™ 3 / USB4 AIR Desktop Tape Drive – TAA (TRB5-HL8-AIR)

Experience the perfect blend of cutting-edge LTO-8 technology and unmatched portability with the patented MagStor TRB5-HL8-AIR. Designed for creative professionals, government agencies, and businesses that demand reliable, long-term data security, this TAA-compliant desktop drive connects effortlessly to your Mac or PC.

Features and Benefits

• Dual-Interface Connectivity: Seamlessly connect to your modern desktop or laptop via Thunderbolt 3 or USB4-enabled USB-C ports (Apple and Intel Certified for macOS and Windows).
• Massive LTO-8 Capacity: Store up to 12TB (native) of data per cartridge, offering a high-density, cost-effective solution for your growing archive.
• Blazing Fast Speeds: Achieve native read/write transfer rates of up to 300 MB/s, ensuring quick data access and efficient backup windows.
• Quiet & Portable Design: Compact and lightweight aluminum casing (just 9.2 lbs) with built-in quiet cooling for easy desktop use and transport.
• Unrivaled Data Longevity: LTO tapes offer a remarkable 30-year shelf life under normal environmental conditions, providing true archival security far beyond hard drives.
• TAA Compliant: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, making it ideal for U.S. government procurement.
• Integrated Power Supply: No bulky external power brick needed, thanks to the internal 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz auto-sensing PSU.
• Software Included: Comes with a free license for Hedge LTFS software “Canister” for both macOS and Windows (a $399 value).
• Patented Technology: MagStor holds the patent for Thunderbolt to LTO tape backup technology, ensuring you're investing in a protected and reliable solution.
• Integrated Hot-Swap Bay: Features a built-in 3.5" HDD/SSD Tray-less Hot-Swap Dock (SATA III connector) for convenient, tool-free temporary disk storage, backup, or staging.
• Three-Year Warranty: MagStor has a standard 3-year warranty that can be upgraded to a 5-year warranty (additional cost).

LTFS - Drag and Drop MagStor supports the Linear Tape File System (LTFS) and ships a free license for Hedge Canister for macOS and Windows (a $399 value). With LTFS, an LTO-8 tape mounts just like a hard disk or USB device with drag-and-drop functionality.

Works with Your Favorite Backup/Archive Software MagStor LTO-8 is compatible with industry-leading LTO archiving and media management software for macOS and Windows, including:

• Hedge Canister (Included)
• IperiusBackup
• myLTO
• PreRollPost
• Retrospect
• StorageDNA
• Third-Party TAR-based backup software, Acronis, etc.
• Veeam
• YoYotta LTFS

Interface: Two Thunderbolt™ 3 rear-facing Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 ports allow connection to a Mac or PC with a Thunderbolt™ 3 compatible USB-C port.

Speed: LTO-8 (HH) Half-Height Tape drive with up to 300 MB/s native transfer rate.

Data Cartridge:

• Read/Write LTO-8 data cartridge (12TB native capacity)
• Read/Write LTO-7 data cartridge (6TB native capacity)
• Read/Write LTO-7 Type-M data cartridge (9TB native capacity)

Power Supply: No power brick – Internal 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz Auto-sensing.

Dimensions and Weight: 11.8 x 4.4 x 7.3 inches (L x H x W) / 9.2 lbs.

Supported Operating Systems:

• macOS 10.12 or higher (Intel or Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3, M4)
• Windows 10, 11

What's in the Box?

• One MagStor LTO-8 AIR Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 Desktop Tape Drive (TRB5-HL8-AIR)
• One 2 Meter MagStor (Intel Certified) Thunderbolt™ 3 Active 40 Gb/s cable
• One US power cable (No power brick – Internal 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz Auto-sensing)
• Three-year warranty from MagStor

Thunderbolt™ 3 devices are fully backward compatible with previous generations of Thunderbolt™ technology. We recommend the Apple MMEL2AM/A adapter for those using older Thunderbolt™ ports.

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 (Hedge Canister Included)

Download the MagStor Thunderbolt 3 Tape Drives Data Sheet

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