MagStor LTO-10 30TB Full-Height SAS Desktop Tape Drive (MAX) TAA
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SAS desktop · LTO-10 · Full-height / MAX
LTO-10 MAX SAS desktop
MagStor LTO-10 30 / 40TB MAX SAS Desktop Tape Drive
12Gb/s SASSFF-8644LTFS compatibleInternal power supplyTAA compliant configuration
Model / SKU: SAS-L10-MAX
30 / 40TBNative capacity Per compatible cartridge
400 MB/sNative transfer rate Maximum sustained rate; workflow dependent
3 yearsHardware warranty Model-specific published coverage
TAA procurement
TAA-compliant tape hardware.
SAS-L10-MAX is listed by MagStor as TAA compliant. For purchases with Trade Agreements Act requirements, ask MagStor for model-specific documentation and confirmation of the exact supplied configuration before ordering.
Review the exact hardware configuration and procurement documentation against your purchasing requirements; accessories and added devices do not automatically inherit the drive’s status.
SAS desktop · LTO-10 · Full-height / MAX
More native capacity. A full-height SAS desktop workflow.
MagStor LTO-10 30 / 40TB MAX SAS Desktop Tape Drive
The MagStor SAS-L10-MAX brings LTO-10 to a full-height desktop drive with 12Gb/s SAS connectivity. Store 30TB of native data on standard LTO-10 cartridges or 40TB on supported LTO-10 premium cartridges, with native transfer rates of up to 400 MB/s.
Built for growing backup and archive collections, the MAX desktop format combines high cartridge capacity, an internal power supply and a familiar direct-attached SAS workflow. LTO-10 uses LTO-10 media exclusively, so plan a separate compatible drive when migrating older tapes.
Use a Windows, macOS or Linux computer with a compatible 12Gb/s SAS host bus adapter (HBA), an external Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 connection, model-appropriate drivers and software that supports LTO-10 drives. Confirm the operating-system, HBA, driver and application combination before purchase or installation.
A tape-qualified non-RAID HBA is recommended. If using a RAID-capable adapter, use a supported IT Mode or HBA Mode configuration. MagStor lists ATTO and Broadcom 12Gb/s SAS HBAs as qualified with this device; confirm the exact adapter, firmware and driver for your computer.
Use the included 2-meter SFF-8644-to-SFF-8644 SAS cable. A different host connector requires a correctly matched, supported cable.
For LTFS, use the HBA, driver and tape-device configuration qualified by your LTO-10 application. Confirm any Transport Layer Retry (TLR) requirement before deployment.
Before your first archive
Additional requirements
Tape works best with a steady data stream. Plan the complete path from source storage through the host and software to the drive.
Fast source & staging storage
Plan for sustained source performance, not short burst speeds. Reaching the native maximum of 400 MB/s depends on source storage, data, media, host and application conditions.
Use fast local SSD/NVMe staging, suitable RAID storage or a faster end-to-end network path, such as 10GbE. A 1GbE link has a theoretical ceiling of 125 MB/s before overhead and can bottleneck the workflow; stage network files locally when needed.
Many small files, competing jobs, verification, source latency, compression and software settings affect elapsed time. Benchmark sustained reads with representative files and keep the source, host and application balanced.
Operating humidity & environment
Use a clean, climate-controlled room with stable temperature, clear ventilation and horizontal drive placement on a stable surface. Avoid condensation, rapid environmental changes, dust and blocked airflow.
Follow the operating and storage specifications supplied with the drive and cartridges. Connect the supplied US power cable to an appropriate AC supply.
Backup, archive or LTFS software required
Install model-appropriate drivers and compatible backup, archive or LTFS software to write, verify, restore and manage tapes. Confirm support for your operating system, HBA, driver, LTO-10 drive and required media format.
Software licensing and setup depend on the application. No archive-software license is listed in this SAS model’s current box contents.
The 12Gb/s SAS interface rate is a link specification. The drive’s native tape-transfer maximum is 400 MB/s. Neither figure guarantees an end-to-end job rate.
Offline by design
Keep an archive you can take offline.
LTO uses removable cartridges for long-term backup and archive copies. After writing and verifying your data, eject the cartridge and store it separately from connected systems. This physical separation supports air-gapped retention, offsite rotation and protection from threats that reach online storage.
Own your archive media
Keep physical control of retained data without recurring cloud capacity charges for those tape copies.
Long-term retention
Media is designed for a shelf life of up to 30 years under recommended storage conditions. Follow the cartridge’s handling and storage guidance.
TAA Compliant
For procurement that requires TAA compliance, confirm the required configuration with MagStor before ordering.
Product Features
Offline protection Unload and remove a verified tape to create a physically offline copy, separated from the connected host and network.
LTFS and backup workflows Use compatible LTFS software for file-based browsing and drag-and-drop archive workflows, or supported TAR and backup applications for managed tape jobs.
Removable, long-term storage Build an archive with removable cartridges and no power requirement while the media is stored offline. Published LTO media archive life is up to 30 years under recommended storage conditions.
Built for a desktop installation An internal auto-sensing power supply keeps the setup compact. Operate the enclosure horizontally and keep its ventilation clear.
TAA procurement option This listed configuration is identified by MagStor as TAA compliant. Match the exact purchased configuration and procurement documentation to your requirements.
Support for the full workflow Get help from MagStor with drive selection, SAS connectivity and tape-workflow questions. Free firmware updates and troubleshooting remain available outside the hardware warranty.
Built for IT backup and archive workflows.
Cartridge compatibility
Cartridge
Support
Native capacity
Compressed capacity
LTO-10 standard (LA)
Read / write
30TB
75TB*
LTO-10 premium (PA)
Read / write
40TB
100TB*
LTO-9 and earlier
Not compatible
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*Compressed capacity assumes 2.5:1 compression. Actual capacity depends on the data; already-compressed files may see little or no further reduction. Plan storage using native capacity.
Plan older-tape migration: LTO-10 does not read or write LTO-9 or earlier media. Keep a compatible earlier-generation drive available to read those tapes, then transfer and verify the data into the new archive.
Choose software for your workflow
Backup, archive and LTFS applications.
This SAS drive requires compatible backup, archive or LTFS software to write, verify and restore data. The applications below are workflow examples and require separate compatible licensing and setup. No archive-software license is listed in this SAS model’s current box contents.
Any backup, archive or LTFS application that supports the drive’s LTO generation and host configuration can be used, even if it is not listed here. Confirm the application version’s support for your operating system, interface, drivers and media format; software licensing and setup requirements still apply.
Backup applications
Veeam, NetBackup, Commvault, Arcserve and Retrospect.
LTFS & archive applications
XPNTL Solo, Hedge Canister, Archiware P5, YoYotta, XenData and myLTO.
These are compatibility examples, not a certification list. Confirm the application’s support for your operating system, LTO-10 generation, HBA, driver and media format. Software requires its own compatible licensing and setup. An application listed here may not support every OS.
Confirm any Transport Layer Retry (TLR) requirement before deployment.
Trusted across industries
Archive the work you need to keep.
From media production and enterprise backup to healthcare, government, research, surveillance, legal, and cloud infrastructure, MagStor LTO solutions are used anywhere large amounts of data require secure, removable, offline-capable storage.
Plan the software, verification, media rotation and access procedures around your own retention requirements.
Media & Entertainment
Archive camera originals, project files, completed productions, photography and audio masters.
Video production
Broadcast
Animation & VFX
Photography
Audio production
Digital asset management
Project handoff
Long-term content retention
Enterprise IT
Keep scheduled backups, retention copies and an offline recovery copy of critical systems and business data.
Backup
Disaster recovery
Air-gapped ransomware protection
Offsite rotation
Data migration
Compliance retention
Long-term storage
Government & Public Sector
Build controlled records-retention workflows and select the documented TAA-compliant configuration when procurement requires it.
Federal agencies
State & local government
Defense contractors
Public records
Digital evidence
Public safety
TAA procurement
Records retention
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Support long-term imaging and research archives within the organization’s approved security, access and retention procedures.
PACS imaging
EMR / EHR retention
Medical research
Genomics
Laboratory data
HIPAA-sensitive data protection
Clinical archives
Education & Research
Preserve research datasets, instrument output, simulation results, CAD projects and geospatial collections.
Retain institutional records, digitized collections and preservation masters with an organized restore process.
Universities
Scientific research
High-performance computing
Climate data
Astronomy
Engineering datasets
Institutional data preservation
Security & Surveillance
CCTV retention
Body camera footage
Video evidence
Smart city deployments
Public safety
Long-term surveillance storage
Legal & Financial
eDiscovery
Audit records
Client files
Regulatory compliance
Financial records
Case evidence
Offline business continuity copies
Industrial & Manufacturing
CAD / CAM
Product lifecycle data
Engineering drawings
Machine vision
Quality inspection
Factory automation data
Durable offline retention
Cloud, MSP & Data Center
Customer backups
Cold storage
Multi-tenant environments
Offsite archive
Disaster recovery
Long-term retention
Service provider data protection
Technical specifications
Model / SKU
SAS-L10-MAX
Tape generation
LTO-10
Drive format
Full-height / MAX
Native cartridge capacity
30 / 40TB
Native transfer rate
Up to 400 MB/s
SAS interface
12Gb/s SAS
External connector
SFF-8644
Power supply
Internal, 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, auto-sensing
Dimensions
15 × 6.1 × 7.25 in (L × H × W)
Weight
15 lb
Hardware warranty
3 years limited
TAA status
Listed TAA-compliant configuration
In the box
One MagStor SAS-L10-MAX LTO-10 SAS desktop tape drive
One US power cable
One 2-meter SFF-8644-to-SFF-8644 SAS cable
Firmware & troubleshooting support
Support for the full workflow
MagStor provides free firmware updates and troubleshooting support, including out-of-warranty assistance. Repair services are available through its Ohio facility; repair coverage depends on warranty status and service terms.
Keep the archive usable: verify written data, retain catalogs and any encryption keys, store cartridges within their manufacturer’s environmental specifications, and include periodic restore testing and future media migration in your retention plan.
