mLogic mTape - Desktop Thunderbolt 3 LTO-7 Tape Drive
Description
mLogic MTAPE-TB3-LTO7
Backup and archive server and business data using the mTape LTO-7 Thunderbolt 3 Archiving Solution from mLogic. Featuring compatibility with several backup and archiving utilities, the mTape LTO-7 is also able to read and write to LTO-6 tapes and read LTO-5 tapes. The unit is equipped with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports that are certified by Apple and Intel.
Each LTO-7 tape cartridge stores 6TB of data, which is copied at speeds up to 300 MB/s, and has a shelf life of 30 years. LTO-7 also supports the Linear Tape File System (LTFS). Using LTFS, mTape mounts to your system just like a hard disk with drag-and-drop functionality. When combined with the Mac-compatible Hedge Canister app, the process of formatting, mounting, and ejecting tapes is made more user-friendly. Also included with this tape drive is a Fujifilm LTO-7 tape cartridge, a Fujifilm Universal Cleaning Cartridge, a 3.3' / 1.0m Thunderbolt cable, and a universal power adapter. Protection is provided by a limited 3-year warranty.
Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity
mTape makes it easy to connect LTO-7 technology to portable, desktop, and all-in-one computers that feature Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, as the back of this device features two Thunderbolt 3 ports.
30+ Year Shelf Life
LTO tape offers a shelf life of 30+ year.
Hedge Canister App Included
mTape ships with the full version of Hedge Canister, a drag-and-drop Linear Tape File System (LTFS) archiving and retrieve app for macOS.
Features include:
- True drag and drop archiving/retrieve for macOS
- Support for archiving to a single LTO or to two LTOs simultaneously
- xxHash64 verification to help ensure an exact replica of your source is copied to LTO
- Catalogs are created for every tape
- Catalogs mount as a network drive and are fully searchable by Finder
- Transfer log, media hash list, and manifest generation
- In-app console
Backup and Archive
mTape is compatible with backup and archiving software including:
- Axle Video - Axle
- Archiware - P5
- Imagine Products - PreRoll Post
- Pomfort - Silverstack XT
- Retrospect
- Square Box - CatDV
- StorageDNA - DNA Evolution
- XenData - XenData 6 Workstation
- YoYotta - YoYottaID LTFS
Design & Engineering
mTape features a small form-factor design ideal for mobile applications. mTape is also DC-powered which enables the unit to be used in a wide range of environments.
Key Features:
- IBM LTO 7 Tape Drive (LTFS-Compatible)
- 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- Data Transfers up to 300 MB/s
- 6TB of Native Storage per Tape Cartridge
- Reads & Writes to LTO 7 & LTO 6 Tapes
- Reads LTO 5 Tapes
- Tape Shelf Life of 30+ Years
- Includes Hedge Canister Software
- Portable Desktop Form Factor
- Windows & Mac Compatible