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MagStor LTO8 FH FC Internal Tape Drive 12TB LTFS , FC-L8i LTO-8 TAA
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MagStor LTO8 FH FC Internal Tape Drive 12TB LTFS , FC-L8i LTO-8 TAA
- Regular price
- $ 11,549.00
- Sale price
- $ 11,549.00
- Regular price
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Description
internal integration component · 8G Fibre Channel
LTO-8 for a validated internal installation.
8G Fibre Channel · internal integration component
FC-L8i-MAXBackup / archive workflows
TAA Compliant
Confirm the selected drive configuration before ordering.
12TBNative capacity per compatible cartridge
360 MB/sNative maximum; configuration dependent
8G Fibre ChannelHost interface
TAA procurement
TAA-compliant tape hardware.
FC-L8i-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.
Built around your workflow
MagStor LTO8 FH FC Internal Tape Drive 12TB LTFS , FC-L8i LTO-8 TAA
The FC-L8i-MAX combines LTO-8 tape storage with 8G Fibre Channel connectivity in a internal integration component format. This bare drive requires an appropriate enclosure or validated server configuration with engineered active cooling.
Model-specific capabilities
8G Fibre Channel · internal integration component
Engineered cooling
An actively cooled, validated installation is required whenever the drive is powered.
LTO media workflow
Use media supported by the selected LTO generation and retain a separate compatible drive for older tapes when required.
Configuration-specific support
Match the purchased SKU, drive count, host and application. See the model details and included items below.
Internal-drive installation and workflow
System requirements
Host interface and drivers
Use a compatible Fibre Channel HBA or supported fabric, matching optics/cabling, tape drivers and operating system.
Installation and power
Use a compatible tape-drive enclosure or validated server installation with the correct power connection and an engineered through-drive cooling path.
Software and configuration
Confirm the operating system, drivers, application, LTO generation, drive count and media format as one configuration.
Additional requirements
Sustained source performance
Plan sustained source reads and representative job testing. A 1GbE source can bottleneck tape transfers; use suitable local staging or a faster end-to-end source path.
Operating environment
Keep ventilation clear and avoid condensation, dust and rapid environmental changes. Follow the exact drive, enclosure and media operating limits. Verify cooling during idle and sustained workloads before deployment.
Software and licensing
Choose compatible backup, archive or LTFS software, retain catalogs and any encryption keys, and test restores. Confirm application and initiator licensing separately.
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.
Main features
Designed for a complete tape workflow.
Offline protection
Unload verified media to retain a physically offline copy separate from the connected host.
LTFS and backup workflows
Choose compatible software for the required file-based archive or managed backup workflow.
Removable long-term storage
Plan cartridge labeling, catalogs, verification and periodic restore tests.
Complete configuration matters
Match the drive, interface, host, drivers, software and media format as one workflow.
Model-specific installation
Use a validated actively cooled installation for this internal component.
Support for the workflow
Contact MagStor with the SKU and serial number for setup, firmware and troubleshooting questions.
Cartridge compatibility
| Data cartridge | Native capacity | Support |
|---|---|---|
| LTO-8 | 12TB | Read / write |
| LTO-7 | 6TB | Read / write |
Capacity is per cartridge; compression depends on the data. Confirm media support for the installed configuration.
Choose software for your workflow
Backup, archive and LTFS applications.
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 support for your operating system, interface, drivers and media format; licensing and setup requirements still apply.
Backup applications
Veeam, NetBackup, Commvault, Arcserve and Retrospect are examples to evaluate for the complete configuration.
LTFS and archive applications
XPNTL Solo, Hedge Canister, Archiware P5, YoYotta, XenData, myLTO and compatible LTFS tools are examples, not a certification list.
Choose compatible archive software and confirm required licensing.
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
Model specifications and included items
Details below apply to FC-L8i-MAX. Confirm the selected configuration and its listed accessories.
MagStor FC-L8i LTO8 (FH) Full Height Internal Tape Drive Fibre Channel Interface
Features:
- Capacity (Native) 12TB
- Read/Write Speeds (Native) 360 MB/s
- 8G FC Interface
- LTFS Compatible Drag & Drop
- TAR Compatible
- 30 Year LTO Media Archive Life
- TAA Compliant (Tape Drives Made in Japan)
- 3 Year Warranty
Overview
The MagStor FC-L8i is an LTO8 (FH) Full Height Internal tape drive designed for the MagStor series 2U rack unit. Supporting both TAR and LTFS formats with any compatible third-party software that utilities LTO8 tape drives.
Software Compatibility
- myLTO
- StorageDNA
- YoYotta LTFS
- Hedge / Canister
- Third-Party LTFS-enhanced archive/backup software
- Third-Party TAR-based backup software, Acronis, etc.
MagStor FC-L8i Includes
MagStor LTO8 (FH) Full Height Internal Tape Drive TAA
Backup, archive and LTFS applications
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.
Setup and technical support
Support for the complete workflow.
Contact MagStor with the model and serial number to verify the drive, host connection, software and installation. Confirm the applicable hardware warranty and service terms for the purchased configuration.
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