MagStor Thunderbolt™ 3 LTO-8 Desktop Tape Drive – TAA

MagStor Thunderbolt 3 LTO-8 Desktop Tape Drive (TAA) - TRB3-HL8

Experience the perfect blend of cutting-edge LTO-8 technology and unmatched portability with the patented MagStor TRB3-HL8. 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 and a compressed capacity of up to 30TB 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.
• Unrivaled Data Longevity: LTO tapes offer a remarkable 30-year shelf life under normal environmental conditions, providing true archival security far beyond hard drives.
• 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.
• TAA Compliant: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, making it ideal for U.S. government procurement. 
• 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 at additional cost.

Thunderbolt™ 3 devices are fully backward compatible with earlier generations of Thunderbolt™ technology. For systems with legacy Thunderbolt™ ports, the Apple MMEL2AM/A adapter is recommended.

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 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 front-facing 40 Gb/s interface ports allow connection to a MAC or PC with a Thunderbolt™ 3 compatible USB-C Port

Speed:
LTO8 (HH) Half Height Tape drive with up to 300 MB/sec native transfer rate

Data Cartridge:
Read/Write LTO-8 data cartridge; 12TB native storage capacity (30TB compressed)
Read/Write LTO-7 data cartridge; 6TB native storage capacity (15TB compressed)
Read/Write LTO-7 Type-M data cartridge; 9TB native storage capacity

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

Dimensions and Weight:
13.4 x 5.8 x 6.8 inches (L x H x W) / 12.7 lbs.

Supported Operating Systems:
MAC OSX 10.12 or higher (Intel or Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3, M4)
Windows 10, 11

What's in the Box?

• One desktop MagStor HH LTO8 tape drive with two Thunderbolt™ 3 front-facing interface ports
• 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 with 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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