Confirm the selected drive configuration before ordering.
18TBNative capacity per compatible cartridge
400 MB/sNative maximum; configuration dependent
8G Fibre ChannelHost interface
TAA procurement
TAA-compliant tape hardware.
FC-L9i-MAX 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.
The FC-L9i-MAX combines LTO-9 tape storage with 8G Fibre Channel connectivity in a internal integration component format. This bare drive requires an appropriate enclosure or validated server configuration with engineered active cooling.
Model-specific capabilities
8G Fibre Channel · internal integration component
Matched host interface
8G Fibre Channel connectivity; verify the host adapter, cabling, drivers and software as one configuration.
Engineered cooling
An actively cooled, validated installation is required whenever the drive is powered.
LTO media workflow
Use media supported by the selected LTO generation and retain a separate compatible drive for older tapes when required.
Configuration-specific support
Match the purchased SKU, drive count, host and application. See the model details and included items below.
Internal-drive installation and workflow
Internal-drive overview.Installation and cooling requirements.
System requirements
Host interface and drivers
Use a compatible Fibre Channel HBA or supported fabric, matching optics/cabling, tape drivers and operating system.
Installation and power
Use a compatible tape-drive enclosure or validated server installation with the correct power connection and an engineered through-drive cooling path.
Software and configuration
Confirm the operating system, drivers, application, LTO generation, drive count and media format as one configuration.
Additional requirements
Sustained source performance
Plan sustained source reads and representative job testing. A 1GbE source can bottleneck tape transfers; use suitable local staging or a faster end-to-end source path.
Operating environment
Keep ventilation clear and avoid condensation, dust and rapid environmental changes. Follow the exact drive, enclosure and media operating limits. Verify cooling during idle and sustained workloads before deployment.
Software and licensing
Choose compatible backup, archive or LTFS software, retain catalogs and any encryption keys, and test restores. Confirm application and initiator 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.
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 a validated actively cooled installation for this internal component.
Support for the workflow
Contact MagStor with the SKU and serial number for setup, firmware and troubleshooting questions.
Cartridge compatibility
Data cartridge
Native capacity
Support
LTO-9
18TB
Read / write
LTO-8
12TB
Read / write
Capacity is per cartridge; compression depends on the data. Confirm media support for the installed configuration.
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.
Choose compatible archive software and confirm required licensing.
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
Model specifications and included items
Details below apply to FC-L9i-MAX. Confirm the selected configuration and its listed accessories.
The MagStor FC-L9i is an LTO9 (FH) Full Height Internal tape drive designed for the MagStor series 2U rack unit. Supporting both TAR and LTFS formats with any compatible third-party software that utilities LTO9 tape drives.
Software Compatibility
myLTO
StorageDNA
YoYotta LTFS
Hedge / Canister
Third-Party LTFS-enhanced archive/backup software
Third-Party TAR-based backup software, Acronis, etc.
MagStor FC-L9i Includes
MagStor LTO9 (FH) Full Height Internal Tape Drive TAA
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 the application version’s support for your operating system, interface, drivers and media format; software licensing and setup requirements still apply.
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.
