The MagStor Dual LTO-8 Half-Height SAS External Desktop Tape Drive system (SAS-HL8-DUAL) provides high-performance, dual-drive enterprise backup, simultaneous data replication, and physical air-gapped ransomware protection. Housing two enterprise IBM-based Half-Height LTO-8 mechanisms in a single tabletop unit, it enables IT administrators to write two identical copies simultaneously or execute parallel backup tasks, delivering up to 12TB native capacity (up to 30TB compressed at 2.5:1) per cartridge.
Equipped with a single 12Gb/s Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) interface connecting both internal 6Gb/s SAS drives, this TAA-compliant dual desktop solution offers fast combined throughput with native speeds reaching up to 300 MB/s per drive (up to 750 MB/s compressed). It fully supports Linear Tape File System (LTFS) drag-and-drop operations, TAR utilities, and integrated hardware AES 256-bit encryption to streamline archival management while enforcing strict security standards.
Available from DataDive, your trusted Technology Hardware Supplier in Qatar, this genuine MagStor Dual LTO-8 SAS desktop drive system is available in our Storage collection, ideal for broadcast media archives, simultaneous offsite data replication, research repository protection, and physical cyber defense in enterprise IT environments.
Key Features:
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Dual Half-Height (HH) LTO-8 drive configuration allows simultaneous dual-tape writing or parallel backup streams
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High-density capacity offering up to 12TB native and 30TB compressed storage per LTO-8 cartridge
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Single 12Gb/s Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connection streamlines cabling for two internal SAS tape drives
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Supports open-source Linear Tape File System (LTFS) for intuitive drag-and-drop file archiving
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Internal auto-sensing power supply avoids external power bricks for a clean, efficient desktop workstation
Technical Specifications:
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Brand: MagStor
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Part Number: SAS-HL8-DUAL
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Drive Form Factor / Type: Dual Half-Height (HH) External Desktop Enclosure
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Number of Drives: 2 x LTO-8 Tape Drives
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Tape Generation: LTO Ultrium 8 (LTO-8)
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Host Interface: 12Gb/s Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644)
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Native Storage Capacity (Per Tape): 12 TB
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Compressed Storage Capacity (Per Tape): 30 TB (2.5:1 Compression Ratio)
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Native Transfer Speed (Per Drive): Up to 300 MB/s
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Compressed Transfer Speed (Per Drive): Up to 750 MB/s
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Media Compatibility: Read/Write LTO-8 (12TB) and Read/Write LTO-7 (6TB) / LTO-7 Type M (9TB) Data Cartridges
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Compliance: TAA Compliant (Tape Drive Mechanisms Manufactured in Japan)
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Power Supply: Internal 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz Auto-sensing PSU
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Dimensions (L x W x H): 13.4 x 6.8 x 5.8 inches / 34.0 x 17.3 x 14.7 cm
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Software Compatibility: LTFS (Canister, myLTO, PreRollPost, YoYotta, IBM Spectrum Archive), TAR-based Backup Utilities, and Open LTO Backup Software