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OWC Archive Pro LTO-8 Solution w/Tape & Cleaner - 12TB/30TB

 

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Part no OWCTBLTMP80000
Ascent part no 767898
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The OWC Archive Pro LTO-8 Solution is a portable, integrated LTO tape backup and archiving system designed for professional and corporate use. It features an IBM LTO-8 drive providing 12TB native and up to 30TB compressed storage capacity per tape cartridge. The solution includes a cleaning tape cartridge and supports long-term data preservation over 30+ years with LTFS compatibility for easy drag-and-drop archiving and retrieval, WORM compliance for secure data retention, and AES 256-bit encryption for data security. It offers Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for high-speed data transfer and includes software for catalogue management and file verification. The system supports expansion with additional SATA/SAS drives up to 16TB for backup capabilities.

Technical Specifications

Product NameOWC Archive Pro LTO-8 Solution w/Tape & Cleaner - 12TB/30TB
ManufacturerOWC
Model NumberOWCTBLTMP80000
Product LineArchive Pro
Product CategoryTape drives - external
STORAGE
Tape Capacity12TB native / 30TB compressed per LTO-8 tape cartridge
Tape Longevity30+ years
Expandable StorageSupports 2.5/3.5-inch SATA/SAS SSD/HDD up to 16TB
CONNECTIVITY
Host InterfaceThunderbolt 3 (USB-C) with up to 40 Gb/s bandwidth
Additional PortsThunderbolt 3 device port, Mini-SAS HD (12Gb/s) SFF-8644 port, DisplayPort
DRIVE
TypeIBM LTO Ultrium 8 Tape Drive
Media CompatibilityReads/Writes LTO-7 and LTO-8 tapes, compatible with LTO-9 drives
Cleaning MediaLTO tape cleaning cartridge included
SECURITY
EncryptionAES 256-bit hardware encryption
Data ProtectionSupports WORM (Write Once, Read Many) tapes
SOFTWARE
Archiving SoftwareHedge Canister app with drag and drop, file verification (xxHash64), cataloging, searchable mounts (macOS Finder compatible)
PHYSICAL
PortableRugged and portable design with built-in handle
PowerPowered via Thunderbolt 3 host port (up to 85W to host)
Overall SentimentGenerally positive with emphasis on archival longevity, data security, and professional usability.

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OWC
Part no OWCTBLTMP80000
Ascent part no 767898
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