MagStor Unveils the World's First Thunderbolt™ 5 LTO Drive

MagStor Unveils the World's First Thunderbolt 5 LTO Drive Building on a Legacy of Innovation as the Pioneers of the patented World's First Thunderbolt 3 LTO Drive.

Columbus, Ohio – March 17, 2025 – MagStor, an industry leader in advanced data storage solutions, proudly announces the launch of the world’s first Thunderbolt 5 LTO drive, marking a monumental step forward in data storage technology. This groundbreaking innovation continues MagStor's tradition of trailblazing advancements, following its historic introduction of the patented world’s first Thunderbolt 3 LTO drive.

Designed with cutting-edge Thunderbolt 5 technology, the new LTO drive offers unprecedented speed, reliability, and compatibility for professional data backup and archival needs. 

"At MagStor, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in data storage," said Tim Gerhard, VP of Product at MagStor. "After revolutionizing the market with the first-ever Thunderbolt 3 LTO drive, we’re excited to raise the bar again with Thunderbolt 5, ensuring our customers have access to the most powerful and flexible storage solutions available."

The new Thunderbolt 5 LTO drive is ideal for media professionals, IT specialists, and enterprise users who demand secure, high-capacity storage for their growing data needs. With its seamless integration into macOS and Windows environments, this latest innovation promises to deliver effortless workflows for backup, recovery, and long-term data preservation.

The MagStor Thunderbolt 5 LTO drive is expected to be available by the end of 2025. 

Patent Pending

Pending Intel™ & Apple™ Thunderbolt 5 ™ Certification