Description
mRack - 1U Rack-Mountable Thunderbolt LTO-9 Tape Drive
Introducing the mRack: The Next Generation 1U Rack-Mountable Thunderbolt LTO-9 Tape Drive. Choose between a single or dual drive configuration to meet your storage needs.
The mRack LTO brings a groundbreaking approach to LTO technology, providing an effortless connection to LTO-9 for portable, desktop, and all-in-one computers with Thunderbolt ports. This simplicity is another innovative achievement by mLogic.
Features and Benefits
- Seamless Integration: Fits perfectly in 1U rack space with options for single or dual drives. It's versatile for both desktop environments and standard 19” rack or DIT cart installations.
- Massive Storage Capacity: Offers up to 18 TB of native storage on each tape cartridge, making it a powerhouse for data storage needs.
- Longevity and Reliability: LTO 9 tapes boast over 30 years of shelf-life, significantly outlasting hard drives and ensuring your data's longevity.
- Fast Data Transfer: Achieve up to 300MB/second for swift backups and data retrieval.
- Versatile Media Compatibility: Reads and writes to LTO-8 and LTO-9 tapes, providing flexibility and ease of use.
- Software Compatibility: Fully compatible with leading backup and archiving software, ensuring a smooth workflow.
- Daisy-Chaining Capability: Features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for connecting additional Thunderbolt peripherals easily.
- Simultaneous Drive Writing: The dual drive model supports writing to two LTO-9 drives at once for efficient data management.
- Cross-Platform Support: Compatible with both macOS and Windows, offering versatile operation across platforms.
The mRack LTO-9 Tape Drive is not just a storage solution; it's a long-term archiving strategy that outperforms spinning disks and SSDs in reliability and cost-effectiveness. Secure your digital media's future with mRack, where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled durability.
LTFS Compatibility - mRack ships with Hedge Canister. Canister is a simple drag & drop Linear Tape File System (LTFS) archiving and retrieve app for macOS.
Hedge Canister Features
- Makes industry standard LTFS tapes
- True drag & drop archiving/retrieve for macOS (Big Sur compatible)
- Supports archiving to a single LTO or to two LTOs simultaneously
- xxHash64 verification ensures an exact replica of your source is copied to LTO
- Catalogs are created for every tape - retrieving files is simple!
- Catalogs mount as a network drive and are fully searchable by Finder
- Generates Transfer logs, Media Hash List and Manifests
- In app Console
Works With Your Favorite Software
mRack is compatible with industry leading LTO archiving and media management software for macOS and Windows including:
- Axle Video - Axle
- Archiware - P5
- Hedge Canister (included)
- Imagine Products - PreRoll Post
- Pomfort - Silverstack XT
- Retrospect
- Square Box - CatDV
- StorageDNA - DNA Evolution
- YoYotta - YoYottaID LTFS
Specifications:
| Interface: | 2x Thunderbolt 3 ports |
| Tape Drive(s): | Single or Dual LTO-9, LTFS Compatible, TAA Compliant |
| System Requirements: | Mac or Windows PC with Thunderbolt port |
| Size: | 19 x 16.5 x 1.75"/ 48.3 x 41.9 x 4.45 cm |
| Weight: | mRack LTO - 16 lb / 7.25 kg mRack LTO Dual - 19 lb / 8.6 kg |
| What's in the Box? | mRack with single or dual LTO-9 drive(s) Fujifilm Universal Cleaning cartridge 1 meter Thunderbolt 3 cable Hedge Canister license for macOS |
| Warranty: | 3-years from mLogic |
