Description
MagStor LTO-9 18TB Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 Slim Desktop Tape Drive - TAA Compliant
Experience the ultimate in data storage efficiency with the MagStor LTO-9 18TB Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 Slim Tape Drive.
As part of the patented MagStor Slim "S" series, this sleek, aluminum-encased desktop drive combines cutting-edge LTO technology with a compact, lightweight design, making it the perfect solution for high-capacity data backup and archival for creative professionals and TAA-compliant organizations. Preserve your valuable data for decades and ensure seamless integration into any modern workflow.
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-9 Capacity: Store up to 18TB (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 (native), ensuring quick data access and efficient backup windows.
- Slim & Portable Design: Compact and lightweight aluminum casing (just 9.2 lbs) 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. Premium LTO drives with a blue eject button are manufactured in Japan. (All Half Height drives with a Black eject button are manufactured in China.)
- 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.
- Three Year Warranty: MagStor has a standard 3 year warranty that can be upgraded to a 5 year warranty (additional cost).
Long, Cost Effective, Shelf Life
LTO Ultrium tape offers a shelf-life of 30+ years and a reliability level that exceeds what is achievable with spinning disk and solid state drive technology. mTape is the ultimate archiving solution to safeguard important digital media for the long term. And LTO tape is not only more reliable than disk, but much more cost effective.
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 9 tape mounts just like a hard disk or USB device with drag and drop functionality.
Works with your Favorite Backup/Archive Software
MagStore LTO 9 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:
LTO9 (HH) Half Height Tape drive with up to 300 MB/sec native transfer rate
Data Cartridge:
Read/Write LTO-9 data cartridge; 18TB native storage capacity
Read/Write LTO-8 data cartridge; 12TB native storage capacity
Power Supply:
No power brick necessary - 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:
MAC OSX 10.12 or higher (Intel or Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3, M4)
Windows 10, 11
What's in the Box?
- One MagStor LTO-9 Slim Thunderbolt-3 Tape Drive
- One 2 Meter MagStor (Intel Certified) Thunderbolt™ 3 Active 40 Gb/s cable
- One US power cable (No power brick necessary - Internal 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz Auto-sensing)
- 1x License - Hedge LTFS software “Canister” for MAC and Windows
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 LTFS software “Canister” for MAC and Windows included)
MagStor® is a registered trademark of MagStor Inc • Thunderbolt™ 3 is a trademark of Intel • MAC™ is a trademark of Apple
Specifications
| Manufacturer | MagStor |
| Part Number | TRB3-HL9-S |
| Format | LTO-9 Slim Tape Backup Drive - External with Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 Connection |
| Tape Drive | LTO Ultrium 9, Half Height |
| Storage Capacity | LTO 9 Tape: 18TB Native, up to 45TB Compressed |
| Connector | Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports |
| Drive Throughput | Native: 300 MBps |
| Formats Supported | LTO-9 Tape (Read/Write) LTO-8 Tape (Read/Write) Not compatible with LTO 7 Tape or prior generations |
| Dimensions | 111.8" x 4.4" x 7.3" |
| Weight | 9.2 lbs. |
| Warranty | MagStor provides 3-Year factory warranty (5-year warranty available for purchase) |
| Worm Capable | Yes |
| System Requirements | MAC OSX 10.12 or higher (Intel or Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3, M4) Windows 10, 11(x86 / x64) 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 LTFS software “Canister” for MAC and Windows is Included) |
| Included in the Box | One MagStor LTO-9 Slim Thunderbolt-3 Tape Drive One 2 Meter MagStor (Intel Certified) Thunderbolt™ 3 Active 40 Gb/s cable One US power cable 1x License - Hedge LTFS software “Canister” for MAC and Windows |
