MagStor LTO-9 Thunderbolt 3 RAID Desktop LRU Tape Drive - TAA

The MagStor LTO-9 Thunderbolt™ 3 RAID Desktop LRU Tape Drive is a high-performance, portable multi-tier storage solution designed for fast SSD ingest and seamless LTO archiving. Capture data at maximum SSD speeds, then archive to 18TB native (45TB compressed) LTO-9 tape when it fits your workflow.

Supporting up to six SATA SSDs with flexible hardware RAID options and protected by 8GB ECC cache memory, this system delivers speed, reliability, and long-term data security in a compact, serviceable desktop design—ideal for professional, enterprise, and regulated environments.

Built to meet TAA compliance requirements, this system is well-suited for government, education, media production, healthcare, and enterprise IT environments that require secure, compliant, and dependable data storage.

Features and Benefits

• LTO-9 Tape Technology: Provides up to 18TB native (45TB compressed) capacity per cartridge for high-density, long-term backup and archival storage.  This unit also reads and writes LTO-8 Tapes.
• Patented Thunderbolt™ 3 to LTO Design with SSD RAID: MagStor’s patented architecture combines Thunderbolt 3 connectivity with SSD-based RAID to deliver previously unattainable ingest speeds to LTO.
• 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).
• Hardware-Based RAID over a Single Thunderbolt™ 3 Interface: RAID processing is handled entirely in hardware, eliminating host CPU overhead while maximizing performance and reliability.
• Supports Up to Six SATA SSD Drives: Flexible RAID configurations including RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, and single pass-through disk support for tailored performance and redundancy.
• Dual-Core ARM A15 RAID-on-Chip Processor: Integrated 1.6GHz RAID controller ensures fast, efficient data handling and sustained throughput.
• 8GB DDR4-2666 Cache Memory with ECC Protection: Large onboard cache with error correction improves performance, data integrity, and fault tolerance.
• Integrated RAID Architecture: Enhances sustained write performance to tape while protecting data during high-speed ingest workflows.
• Broad Operating System Compatibility: Supports Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, and VMware, making it ideal for heterogeneous enterprise environments.
• LTO Transport Layer Retries (TLR) Support: Improves error handling and reliability during tape operations, particularly in high-throughput workflows.
• MagStor Single Admin Portal (Windows & macOS): Unified management interface allows full device configuration, RAID setup, monitoring, and administration.
• Desktop LRU (Line Replaceable Unit) Design: Enables fast servicing and component replacement to minimize downtime in mission-critical environments.
• Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Designed for continuous professional use in media, government, healthcare, and enterprise IT environments.
• Portable by Design: Integrated carrying handle supports onsite, studio, and mobile workflows.
• SSD Drives – Bring Your Own or Factory Configured: Use your own SSDs or order the system pre-populated; MagStor will configure drives as RAID-5 prior to shipment.
• Includes Hedge Canister LTFS Software: Ships with Hedge Canister LTFS for macOS and Windows.
• Built-in Power Supply: Internal 100-240V auto-sensing PSU—no external brick needed. Cleaner setup, reduced cable clutter, and reliable operation in desktop or mobile setups.
• Optional Rugged Carrying Case Available: Provides secure transport and additional protection for field or mobile deployments.
• TAA Compliant: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements for U.S. government and regulated procurement.
• 3-Year Parts and Labor Warranty from MagStor: Backed by a standard three-year return-to-base warranty for long-term confidence and support.

Who This Is For?

The MagStor Thunderbolt 3 LTO-9 RAID Desktop LRU Tape Drive (TRB3-LRU9) is ideal for organizations and professionals who require high-performance ingest, long-term data integrity, and enterprise-grade reliability:

• Media & Entertainment Professionals: Post-production studios, broadcasters, and content creators managing large video files who need fast ingest to tape and secure, long-term archives.
• Government, Defense, and Public Sector Organizations: Agencies and contractors requiring TAA-compliant, secure, and durable storage for regulated data retention.
• Enterprise IT and Data Centers: IT teams implementing scalable backup, disaster recovery, and air-gapped archival strategies to protect mission-critical data.
• Healthcare and Life Sciences: Organizations storing medical imaging, research data, and records that require long retention periods and data immutability.
• Financial Services and Legal Firms: Firms subject to compliance, audit, and retention mandates that demand reliable, tamper-resistant archival storage.
• Research, Education, and HPC (High-Performance Computing) Environments: Universities and labs capturing large data sets that must be preserved cost-effectively over decades.
• Mobile, On-Site, and Remote Workflows: Teams needing a portable, desktop-class solution for field acquisition, studio use, or secure data transport.