Quantum LTO-8 Half-Height Tabletop Tape Drive with 6 Gb/s SAS

The Quantum LTO-8 1U tabletop tape drive delivers scalable, high-performance data protection in a compact enclosure. It features a 6 Gb/s SAS interface and supports LTO-8 cartridges with up to 12 TB native or 30 TB compressed capacity per tape.

This half-height drive includes AES 256-bit hardware encryption, WORM capability for compliance, and supports LTFS for drag-and-drop file access. With a compressed transfer speed of up to 750 MB/s, it's optimized for enterprise backup and archiving workflows.

Key Features

• Form Factor: 1U tabletop, half-height
• Interface: 6 Gb/s SAS
• Capacity per Cartridge: 12 TB native, 30 TB compressed
• Transfer Speeds: 300 MB/s native, 750 MB/s compressed
• Encryption: AES 256-bit hardware-based
• WORM Support: Yes, for secure archiving
• Compatibility: Read/write LTO-8 and LTO-7 media
• Software: DATASTOR Shield with deduplication
• LTFS: Supported for drag-and-drop file access

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 17.6 in × 1.7 in × 13.1 in (44.8 × 4.3 × 33.2 cm)
• Weight: 9.4 lb (4.3 kg)
• Connector: SAS SFF-8088
• Cache Buffer: 512 MB
• Supported Media: LTO-8, LTO-7 (read/write)
• Security Features: AES 256-bit encryption, WORM
• Access Method: LTFS and standard backup applications
• Warranty: 3-year limited with rapid exchange