LTO-8 over USB
The Unitex LTO-8 USB external drive brings LTO tape to computers that have no SAS card. Connect it over USB to a Windows or macOS workstation and archive 12 TB native (30 TB compressed) on each LTO-8 tape.
| Specification | Unitex LTO-8 USB |
|---|---|
| Capacity per cartridge | 12 TB native / 30 TB compressed |
| Compatibility | Reads and writes LTO-8 and LTO-7 tapes |
| Host | USB connection to Windows and macOS computers |
| Use | Backup, archive and data interchange with LTFS |
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LTO-8 or LTO-9 USB?
Choose LTO-8 if you already hold LTO-7 or LTO-8 tapes, or want the lowest entry price. The Unitex LTO-9 USB drive adds 50% more capacity per tape, is around 25% faster, and still reads and writes LTO-8.
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