MagStor M-Series Add-On Drive LTO-8 FH FC - BASE Series
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MagStor M-Series Add-On Drive LTO-8 FH FC - BASE Series
- Regular price
- $ 4,999.00
- Sale price
- $ 4,999.00
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SKU: M-DRV-L8FC-BASE
BASE SERIES · M-DRV-L8FC-BASE
LTO-8 full-height
BASE library drive
Fibre Channel · M-Series add-on module
Enterprise-Grade Recertified Tape Drive
BASE — Budget Archive Storage Essentials.
Enterprise tape technology for library workflows
The M-DRV-L8FC-BASE is an enterprise-recertified LTO-8 full-height Fibre Channel BASE add-on drive for compatible MagStor M-Series tape libraries. It is a library drive module, not a standalone desktop tape drive.
The current listing identifies MagStor M2000 G2, M4000, M3000E and M6000E compatibility. Confirm the exact library model, firmware and supported drive combination when ordering a replacement or adding a module.
Enterprise Grade Recertified
Proven hardware, restored and qualified.
The BASE mechanism is inspected, serviced, tested and qualified by MagStor storage engineers. It is not sold as an as-is used drive.
Inspection & cleaning
Tape path, loader, airflow path and mechanical components are examined and serviced.
Read / write qualification
Head health and drive performance are tested against MagStor acceptance criteria.
Firmware & support
Prepared with stable enterprise firmware and supported by MagStor technical support.
Optional warranty upgrade
Upgrade to 3 years total coverage
Extend the included 1-year warranty to 3 years total on this BASE Series drive. Purchase one upgrade for each eligible hardware item.
BASE-3YR-WAR · Available to customers in the United States and Canada. Purchase within 30 days of the hardware order.
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LTO-8 media compatibility
Capacity is native, uncompressed and per cartridge. Tape cartridges are sold separately.
| Cartridge | Drive support | Native capacity |
|---|---|---|
| LTO-8 | Read / Write | 12TB |
| LTO-7 Type M / M8 | Read / Write | 9TB |
| LTO-7 | Read / Write | 6TB |
Host connection & software
Use a compatible Fibre Channel host adapter or fabric, the correct data cable and supported drivers. Windows, macOS and Linux support depends on the host adapter, driver and application configuration.
Choose backup, archive or LTFS software that supports LTO-8 drives and standard tape-library automation. Examples to evaluate include Veeam, NetBackup, Commvault, Arcserve, Retrospect, Archiware P5, YoYotta and XenData; required software editions and library support vary.
Library-aware software required. Software designed only for standalone tape drives may not support library automation. No standalone desktop LTFS software license is included with this library or drive-module SKU.
Support for long-term archives
Removable offline media
Eject cartridges for offline retention and offsite rotation as part of your backup and archive process.
One-year standard warranty
BASE hardware includes one year of warranty. The optional BASE-3YR-WAR upgrade extends coverage to three years total.
Lifetime technical support
Contact MagStor for troubleshooting and firmware updates for your supported configuration.
Technical specifications
| Part number | M-DRV-L8FC-BASE |
| Configuration | Full-height library drive module |
| Drive generation | LTO-8 |
| Drive form factor | Full height |
| Drive interface | Fibre Channel |
| Native capacity per cartridge | 12TB |
| Native drive transfer rate | Up to 360MB/s |
| Standard hardware warranty | One year |
| Optional BASE warranty upgrade | 3years total coverage;749USD per hardware item |
In the box
- One M-DRV-L8FC-BASE LTO-8 full-height Fibre Channel BASE library drive module
Plan your library configuration
Confirm drive quantity, supported media, Fibre Channel connectivity and software requirements with MagStor before purchase. Expansion modules, additional drives, host adapters, software and cartridges are separate items unless explicitly listed above.
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.