Rack-ready enclosure
A 2U system with a rack mounting kit listed in the current box contents.
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MagStor 2U Rack Mount w/ 1x LTO-9 MAX SAS Drive TAA
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- $ 18,399.00
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- $ 18,399.00
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MagStor 2U Rack Mount w/ 1x LTO-9 MAX SAS Drive TAA
configurations: 1x LTO9 SAS Tape Drive
- Regular price
- $ 18,399.00
- Sale price
- $ 18,399.00
- Regular price
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Description
Rackmount SAS
LTO-9 MAX SAS for your server rack.
Full-height LTO in a 2U rackmount enclosure
SAS-2U-L9-MAXLTFS / backup workflowsModel-specific requirements
TAA Compliant
Product photograph; configuration shown may differ from the selected SKU.
18TBNative capacity per LTO-9 cartridge
400 MB/sPublished native maximum per drive
2U19-inch rack installation
TAA procurement
TAA-compliant tape hardware.
SAS-2U-L9-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 2U Rack Mount w/ 1x LTO-9 MAX SAS Drive TAA
Bring LTO-9 backup and archive workflows into a 19-inch equipment rack. The single-drive configuration combines a full-height LTO-9 mechanism with a 12Gb/s SAS SFF-8644 host connection. A separately listed dual-drive SKU shares this product listing; capacity and transfer figures here are per drive and per cartridge, not an aggregate job-rate promise.
Model-specific capabilities
Full-height LTO in a 2U rackmount enclosure
12Gb/s SAS host interface
Use a tape-qualified SAS HBA and correctly matched SFF-8644 cabling.
Full-height LTO-9
Up to 400 MB/s native per drive when the complete data path can sustain it.
Single- and dual-drive configurations
SAS-2U-L9-MAX and SAS-2U-FL9-DUAL require configuration-specific review.
Archive workspace
Archive workflows in the equipment rack.
System requirements
Host, operating system and drivers
Use a supported server or workstation, tape-qualified non-RAID SAS HBA, compatible driver and application combination. The interface is 12Gb/s SAS with SFF-8644 connectivity; confirm IT/HBA mode support where applicable.
Rack, power and connections
Provide a suitable 19-inch rack installation and preserve the enclosure airflow paths. Match the host connector and cable to the exact purchased configuration. Confirm SAS cable inclusion for the selected configuration before ordering.
Configuration and media
Supports LTO-9 and LTO-8 read/write media. LTO-9 media initialization applies; plan the first-load workflow. Confirm the dual-drive configuration, host ports, software concurrency and shared bandwidth rather than doubling the single-drive rating.
Additional requirements
Source performance
Plan sustained source reads appropriate to each drive and the intended workload. A 1GbE source can bottleneck the workflow; stage files locally or use a faster end-to-end source path.
Rack environment
Secure the enclosure with suitable rack hardware and keep ventilation unobstructed. Confirm rack loading, usable rail depth and exact operating environmental limits for the installed configuration.
Software and licensing
Use compatible backup, archive or LTFS software with the required drive count and concurrency support. No archive-software entitlement is listed in the current box contents.
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 the supported enclosure and installation requirements for this exact configuration.
Support for the workflow
Contact MagStor with the SKU and serial number for setup, firmware and troubleshooting questions.
Media and capacity
Match the cartridge to the drive.
| Cartridge | Native capacity | Support |
|---|---|---|
| LTO-9 | 18TB | Read / write |
| LTO-8 | 12TB | Read / write |
Capacities are per cartridge. Confirm the exact installed generation for dual or mixed-generation configurations. Compression depends on the data; use native capacity for planning.
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.
No archive-software license is listed in the box contents for this model.
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
| Single-drive SKU | SAS-2U-L9-MAX |
| Dual-drive SKU | SAS-2U-FL9-DUAL |
| Generation / format | LTO-9 / full-height |
| Native capacity | 18TB per LTO-9 cartridge |
| Native transfer rate | Up to 400 MB/s per drive; data path and configuration dependent |
| Host interface | 12Gb/s SAS / SFF-8644 |
| Compatible media | LTO-9 and LTO-8 read/write |
| Power supply | 100/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 300W |
| Enclosure footprint | 431 mm wide × 476 mm deep; rack height 2U |
| Shipping dimensions / weight | 34 × 25 × 10 in (L × H × W) / 40 lb — shipping, not chassis dimensions |
| Limited warranty | 3 years |
In the box
- LTO-9 full-height tape drive in a 2U rackmount enclosure
- Rack mounting kit
- US power cable
Confirm configuration-specific accessories before ordering. Items not listed here have not been promised.
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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SKU: SAS-2U-L9-MAX