mLogic mTape Thunderbolt 3 LTO-9 Tape Drive

mLogic mTape LTO-9

The mTape desktop Thunderbolt 3 LTO-9 tape drive revolutionizes LTO, enabling users to easily connect the unit to computers that feature Thunderbolt connectivity. LTO tape offers a shelf-life of 30+ years and a reliability level that exceeds what is achievable with spinning disk and solid state drive technology. mTape is the ultimate archiving solution to safeguard important digital media for the long term. And LTO tape is not only more reliable than disk, but much more cost effective.

The mTape LTO-9 tape drive features a compact form-factor design with aluminum construction that is ideal for mobile applications.  And mTape is DC powered enabling the unit to be used in virtually any environment, be it in the studio or a remote location. 

Features

Desktop Thunderbolt LTO-9 tape drive certified by Apple & Intel
18TB native storage capacity per tape cartridge 
LTO tape has a 30+ year shelf life - Significantly longer than hard drives
Up to 300 MB/second data transfer rate
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports
Reads and writes to both LTO-9 & LTO-8 tapes 
Compact, portable form-factor
DC powered - Enables use in any environment
Includes Hedge Canister LTFS app for macOS - a $299 value!
Ships complete with cleaning tape and Thunderbolt 3 cable    

The mTape desktop Thunderbolt 3 LTO-9 tape drive ships with Hedge Canister. Canister is a simple drag & drop Linear Tape File System (LTFS) archiving and retrieve app for macOS.

Canister Features

Makes industry standard LTFS tapes
True drag & drop archiving/retrieve for macOS (Big Sur compatible)
Supports archiving to a single LTO or to two LTOs simultaneously
xxHash64 verification ensures an exact replica of your source is copied to LTO
Catalogs are created for every tape - retrieving files is simple!
Catalogs mount as a network drive and are fully searchable by Finder
Generates Transfer logs, Media Hash List and Manifests
In app Console

The mTape desktop Thunderbolt 3 LTO-9 tape drive is compatible with industry leading LTO archiving and media management software for macOS and Windows including:

 Archiware - P5
Hedge Canister for macOS (included)
Imagine Products - mLTO
LTFS - Linux & Windows
Pomfort - Silverstack XT
Retrospect StorageDNA - DNA Evolution
YoYotta - YoYotta LTFS

Technical data

Interface:  2x Thunderbolt 3 ports 
Tape Drive:  LTO-9, LTFS Compatible, TAA Compliant
System Requirements: Mac or Windows PC with Thunderbolt port
Size: 29.2 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm
Weight: 4 kg
Warranty:  3-years

What's in the Box?

mTape with LTO-9 tape drive
Fujifilm Universal Cleaning Cartridge
1 meter Thunderbolt 3 cable
Universal power adapter
Hedge Canister license for macOS