MagStor LTO-8 12TB Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 Slim Desktop Tape Drive TAA

MagStor LTO-8 12TB Thunderbolt 3 Slim Tape Drive TRB3-HL8-S

From the creators of the original world's first & patented Thunderbolt 3 LTO tape drive, we present our new Slim "S" series drives.  

Experience the ultimate in data storage efficiency with the MagStor LTO-8 12TB Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 Slim Tape Drive. This sleek, aluminum-encased tape drive combines cutting-edge technology with a slim, lightweight design, making it the perfect solution for high-capacity data backup and archival.

Includes a Free license for Hedge LTFS software “Canister” for MacOS and Windows ($399 Value) with support for MagStor Certified NanoPure Media.

Key Features:

• High Capacity: Store up to 12TB (native) of data with LTO-8 technology.

• 3-Year Limited Warranty:  All MagStor desktop drives include a 3-year warranty (upgrades to 5 years available). 
• 30-Year Shelf Life - LTO tapes are built to last 30-years under normal environmental conditions.
• Horizontal Orientation - It has been scientifically proven that mounting LTO drives vertically causes read/write errors and decreases the lifespan of your hardware.  Never use an LTO drive in a vertical orientation.
  

• Fast Transfer Speeds: Achieve up to 300 MB/s read/write speeds for quick data access.

• Slim Design: Compact and lightweight aluminum casing for easy portability.

• Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 Interface: Connects seamlessly to your MAC or PC with a Thunderbolt or USB4-enabled USB-C port.

• Built-in PSU: No bulky adapters needed, with internal 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz auto-sensing power supply.

• TAA Compliant: Our premium drives are manufactured in Japan (easily identified by a Blue button) and meet the Trade Agreements Act requirements for government procurement. 

  *All Half Height drives with a Black eject button are manufactured in China.*

  
  
• Patented Technology: MagStor is the only company with a patented Thunderbolt to LTO tape backup technology, ensuring your investment is protected.
  
  
• Certifications: Intel ™  and Apple ™  Thunderbolt ™ Certified for MacOS and Windows.

LTO Cartridge Compatibility:

• LTO-8 12TB Read/Write
• LTO-7   6TB Read/Write 

Dimensions & Weight:

11.8 x 4.4 x 7.3 inches (L x H x W) / 9.2 lbs

Power Supply:

Internal 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz Auto-sensing

Software Compatibility:

• Any software compatible with LTO-8 Tape Drives
• Hedge Canister
• Archiware
• YoYotta
• myLTO
  
• Retrospect
  
• Veeam
• NetBackup
  

OS Compatibility:

• MAC OSX 10.12 or higher (Intel / M1 and up)
  
• Windows 10, 11 (x86 / x64)

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

What's Included:

•  One MagStor LTO-8 Slim Thunderbolt-3 / USB4 Tape Drive
•  One US power cable
•  One 2-meter MagStor Thunderbolt Active 40 Gb/s cable

•  1x License - Hedge LTFS software “Canister” for MAC and Windows