Product photograph; configuration shown may differ from the selected SKU.
18TBNative capacity per LTO-9 cartridge
10GbEDedicated wired iSCSI workflow
One hostTape-device ownership at a time
TAA procurement
TAA-compliant tape hardware.
E10G-HL9 is listed by MagStor as TAA compliant. For purchases with Trade Agreements Act requirements, ask MagStor for model-specific documentation and confirmation of the exact supplied configuration before ordering.
Review the exact hardware configuration and procurement documentation against your purchasing requirements; accessories and added devices do not automatically inherit the drive’s status.
ePro presents an LTO tape device over a dedicated 10GbE iSCSI workflow. One supported workstation or server has exclusive access to the tape device at a time. Network connectivity does not make ePro a NAS or shared file server; it does not provide SMB/NFS file sharing. The product listing includes single- and dual-drive SKUs, so drive count and mixed-generation upgrades require configuration-specific planning.
Model-specific capabilities
LTO-9 ePro desktop · iSCSI tape workflows
10GbE iSCSI tape access
Dedicated wired 10GbE iSCSI connectivity.
One host at a time
One host has exclusive tape-device access. Other hosts cannot access the drive until that host releases it.
Platform-specific initiator
Windows/Linux and macOS require their supported initiator, driver and application combinations.
SAS upgrade path
The product supports compatible internal SAS LTO additions; use a validated enclosure configuration and installation process.
System requirements
Network and host
Provide dedicated wired 10GbE networking and a host with compatible iSCSI tape-device support. Confirm the network port/media and supported topology for the exact ePro SKU.
Initiator and operating system
The product lists Microsoft iSCSI Initiator on Windows and standard Linux iSCSI tools. macOS requires a separate compatible ATTO initiator; the listing says it is available at a discount, not included.
Tape ownership and application
The supported application must use the tape device through the complete iSCSI/SCSI stack. Confirm connection and release procedures and single-host access. ePro does not provide concurrent SMB/NFS file sharing.
Additional requirements
Supported network path
1GbE and Wi-Fi are not supported for the ePro tape-data connection. Use the required wired 10GbE path and measure sustained throughput; a network link specification does not guarantee a tape-job rate.
Drive configuration and cooling
Confirm the installed LTO mechanism, drive count and any mixed-generation SAS upgrade. Keep the completed enclosure ventilation clear. Internal additions require a validated actively cooled installation and suitable integration.
Licensing and source data
Backup/archive software and any required initiator licensing need separate confirmation. Maintain balanced source storage, host and application performance; confirm software licensing separately.
Offline by design
Keep an archive you can take offline.
LTO uses removable cartridges for long-term backup and archive copies. After writing and verifying your data, eject the cartridge and store it separately from connected systems. This physical separation supports air-gapped retention, offsite rotation and protection from threats that reach online storage.
Own your archive media
Keep physical control of retained data without recurring cloud capacity charges for those tape copies.
Long-term retention
Media is designed for a shelf life of up to 30 years under recommended storage conditions. Follow the cartridge’s handling and storage guidance.
TAA Compliant
For procurement that requires TAA compliance, confirm the required configuration with MagStor before ordering.
Understand the connection
What ePro is — and what it isn’t.
What it is
Dedicated iSCSI tape storage over wired 10GbE, with block-level tape-device access for one workstation or server at a time.
How it works
A supported computer or server has exclusive tape-device access through its iSCSI initiator, tape driver and application. Other hosts cannot access the drive until it is released.
Not a NAS
Network connectivity provides access to a tape device. It does not make ePro a shared file server or provide shared storage, SMB/NFS file shares or simultaneous multi-host tape access.
Use the supported wired 10GbE network and initiator stack. See Additional requirements for network restrictions.
Main features
Designed for a complete tape workflow.
Offline protection
Unload verified media to retain a physically offline copy separate from the connected host.
LTFS and backup workflows
Choose compatible software for the required file-based archive or managed backup workflow.
Removable long-term storage
Plan cartridge labeling, catalogs, verification and periodic restore tests.
Complete configuration matters
Match the drive, interface, host, drivers, software and media format as one workflow.
Model-specific installation
Use the supported enclosure and installation requirements for this exact configuration.
Support for the workflow
Contact MagStor with the SKU and serial number for setup, firmware and troubleshooting questions.
Media and capacity
Match the cartridge to the drive.
Cartridge
Native capacity
Support
LTO-9
18TB
Read / write
LTO-8
12TB
Read / write
Capacities are per cartridge. Confirm the exact installed generation for dual or mixed-generation configurations. Compression depends on the data; use native capacity for planning.
Choose software for your workflow
Backup, archive and LTFS applications.
Any backup, archive or LTFS application that supports the drive’s LTO generation and host configuration can be used, even if it is not listed here. Confirm support for your operating system, interface, drivers and media format; licensing and setup requirements still apply.
Backup applications
Veeam, NetBackup, Commvault, Arcserve and Retrospect are examples to evaluate for the complete configuration.
LTFS and archive applications
XPNTL Solo, Hedge Canister, Archiware P5, YoYotta, XenData, myLTO and compatible LTFS tools are examples, not a certification list.
ePro requires compatible iSCSI tape access and its supported initiator/driver stack. A macOS initiator is separate; do not assume it is included.
Archive workflows in the workspace
Trusted across industries
Archive the work you need to keep.
From media production and enterprise backup to healthcare, government, research, surveillance, legal, and cloud infrastructure, MagStor LTO solutions are used anywhere large amounts of data require secure, removable, offline-capable storage.
Plan the software, verification, media rotation and access procedures around your own retention requirements.
Media & Entertainment
Archive camera originals, project files, completed productions, photography and audio masters.
Video production
Broadcast
Animation & VFX
Photography
Audio production
Digital asset management
Project handoff
Long-term content retention
Enterprise IT
Keep scheduled backups, retention copies and an offline recovery copy of critical systems and business data.
Backup
Disaster recovery
Air-gapped ransomware protection
Offsite rotation
Data migration
Compliance retention
Long-term storage
Government & Public Sector
Build controlled records-retention workflows and select the documented TAA-compliant configuration when procurement requires it.
Federal agencies
State & local government
Defense contractors
Public records
Digital evidence
Public safety
TAA procurement
Records retention
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Support long-term imaging and research archives within the organization’s approved security, access and retention procedures.
PACS imaging
EMR / EHR retention
Medical research
Genomics
Laboratory data
HIPAA-sensitive data protection
Clinical archives
Education & Research
Preserve research datasets, instrument output, simulation results, CAD projects and geospatial collections.
Retain institutional records, digitized collections and preservation masters with an organized restore process.
Universities
Scientific research
High-performance computing
Climate data
Astronomy
Engineering datasets
Institutional data preservation
Security & Surveillance
CCTV retention
Body camera footage
Video evidence
Smart city deployments
Public safety
Long-term surveillance storage
Legal & Financial
eDiscovery
Audit records
Client files
Regulatory compliance
Financial records
Case evidence
Offline business continuity copies
Industrial & Manufacturing
CAD / CAM
Product lifecycle data
Engineering drawings
Machine vision
Quality inspection
Factory automation data
Durable offline retention
Cloud, MSP & Data Center
Customer backups
Cold storage
Multi-tenant environments
Offsite archive
Disaster recovery
Long-term retention
Service provider data protection
Technical specifications
Single-drive SKU
E10G-HL9
Dual-drive SKU
E10G-HL9-DUAL
LTO generation
LTO-9
Native capacity
18TB per LTO-9 cartridge
Host workflow
Dedicated wired 10GbE iSCSI tape access
Tape-device access
One host at a time
File sharing
Not SMB/NFS; not a NAS
macOS initiator
Separate compatible ATTO initiator; license/package to confirm
Limited warranty / support
3-year warranty and lifetime technical support
In the box
MagStor ePro 10G desktop unit in the selected LTO-9 configuration
Power cable
Confirm configuration-specific accessories before ordering. Items not listed here have not been promised.
Setup and technical support
Support for the complete workflow.
Contact MagStor with the model and serial number to verify the drive, host connection, software and installation. Confirm the applicable hardware warranty and service terms for the purchased configuration.
Product photos
Product views
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