Internal SAS component
The product lists a half-height LTO-9 mechanism with a 12Gb/s SAS interface.
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Internal SAS
Bare half-height internal SAS drive · validated cooling required

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TAA procurement
SAS-HL9i 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
The SAS-HL9i is an internal LTO-9 component, not a self-contained desktop appliance. It requires a suitable enclosure or server installation with the correct SAS/power connections and an engineered cooling path. Physical bay fit alone is not evidence that an installation is safe or supported.
Model-specific capabilities
The product lists a half-height LTO-9 mechanism with a 12Gb/s SAS interface.
Use an appropriate tape-drive enclosure or validated server configuration with an effective through-drive cooling path.
18TB native LTO-9 media and a native maximum of 300 MB/s require matching host/software support.
Use an appropriate tape-drive enclosure or validated server installation with engineered active cooling.
Select a compatible tape-drive enclosure or validated server configuration. A 5.25-inch mounting bay does not establish adequate ventilation, cooling or installation support.
Provide the correct internal SAS and power connection, tape-qualified HBA, driver and application combination. Confirm exact connector/pinout, cable and power requirements for the supplied drive; no unverified accessories are assumed.
Document compliance with the exact drive/enclosure manufacturer’s installation orientation and environmental guidance. Validate cooling under idle and sustained representative workloads before deployment.
Do not operate the bare drive on an open desk or in an ordinary unvalidated PC bay. Cooling must remain effective whenever the drive is powered, including while idle. Do not infer safe operation from an open case or nominal bay size.
Plan sustained source storage and compatible tape software. A 1GbE source can bottleneck a tape workflow. Confirm the operating system, HBA, driver, application and media format as one configuration.
A three-year warranty is listed. Confirm warranty terms, supported installation and service conditions with MagStor before ordering.
Offline by design
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.
Keep physical control of retained data without recurring cloud capacity charges for those tape copies.
Media is designed for a shelf life of up to 30 years under recommended storage conditions. Follow the cartridge’s handling and storage guidance.
For procurement that requires TAA compliance, confirm the required configuration with MagStor before ordering.
Main features
Unload verified media to retain a physically offline copy separate from the connected host.
Choose compatible software for the required file-based archive or managed backup workflow.
Plan cartridge labeling, catalogs, verification and periodic restore tests.
Match the drive, interface, host, drivers, software and media format as one workflow.
A validated actively cooled integration is required.
Contact MagStor with the SKU and serial number for setup, firmware and troubleshooting questions.
Media and capacity
| 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
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.
Veeam, NetBackup, Commvault, Arcserve and Retrospect are examples to evaluate for the complete configuration.
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
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.
Archive camera originals, project files, completed productions, photography and audio masters.
Keep scheduled backups, retention copies and an offline recovery copy of critical systems and business data.
Build controlled records-retention workflows and select the documented TAA-compliant configuration when procurement requires it.
Support long-term imaging and research archives within the organization’s approved security, access and retention procedures.
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.
| SKU | SAS-HL9i |
| Component type | Internal / half-height LTO-9 |
| Native capacity | 18TB per LTO-9 cartridge |
| Native transfer rate | Up to 300 MB/s |
| Interface | 12Gb/s SAS — exact supplied connector/power arrangement to verify |
| Installation | Validated enclosure/server integration with engineered active cooling |
| Warranty | 3 years; integration-specific terms to confirm |
Confirm configuration-specific accessories before ordering. Items not listed here have not been promised.
Setup and technical support
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-HL9i