Product photograph; configuration shown may differ from the selected SKU.
18TBNative capacity per LTO-9 cartridge
400 MB/sPublished native maximum per drive
2U19-inch rack installation
TAA procurement
TAA-compliant tape hardware.
SAS-2U-L9-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.
Built around your workflow
MagStor 2U Rack Mount w/ 1x LTO-9 MAX SAS Drive TAA
Bring LTO-9 backup and archive workflows into a 19-inch equipment rack. The single-drive configuration combines a full-height LTO-9 mechanism with a 12Gb/s SAS SFF-8644 host connection. A separately listed dual-drive SKU shares this product listing; capacity and transfer figures here are per drive and per cartridge, not an aggregate job-rate promise.
Model-specific capabilities
Full-height LTO in a 2U rackmount enclosure
Rack-ready enclosure
A 2U system with a rack mounting kit listed in the current box contents.
12Gb/s SAS host interface
Use a tape-qualified SAS HBA and correctly matched SFF-8644 cabling.
Full-height LTO-9
Up to 400 MB/s native per drive when the complete data path can sustain it.
Single- and dual-drive configurations
SAS-2U-L9-MAX and SAS-2U-FL9-DUAL require configuration-specific review.
Archive workspace
Archive workflows in the equipment rack.
System requirements
Host, operating system and drivers
Use a supported server or workstation, tape-qualified non-RAID SAS HBA, compatible driver and application combination. The interface is 12Gb/s SAS with SFF-8644 connectivity; confirm IT/HBA mode support where applicable.
Rack, power and connections
Provide a suitable 19-inch rack installation and preserve the enclosure airflow paths. Match the host connector and cable to the exact purchased configuration. Confirm SAS cable inclusion for the selected configuration before ordering.
Configuration and media
Supports LTO-9 and LTO-8 read/write media. LTO-9 media initialization applies; plan the first-load workflow. Confirm the dual-drive configuration, host ports, software concurrency and shared bandwidth rather than doubling the single-drive rating.
Additional requirements
Source performance
Plan sustained source reads appropriate to each drive and the intended workload. A 1GbE source can bottleneck the workflow; stage files locally or use a faster end-to-end source path.
Rack environment
Secure the enclosure with suitable rack hardware and keep ventilation unobstructed. Confirm rack loading, usable rail depth and exact operating environmental limits for the installed configuration.
Software and licensing
Use compatible backup, archive or LTFS software with the required drive count and concurrency support. No archive-software entitlement is listed in the current box contents.
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 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.
No archive-software license is listed in the box contents for this model.
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
SAS-2U-L9-MAX
Dual-drive SKU
SAS-2U-FL9-DUAL
Generation / format
LTO-9 / full-height
Native capacity
18TB per LTO-9 cartridge
Native transfer rate
Up to 400 MB/s per drive; data path and configuration dependent
Host interface
12Gb/s SAS / SFF-8644
Compatible media
LTO-9 and LTO-8 read/write
Power supply
100/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 300W
Enclosure footprint
431 mm wide × 476 mm deep; rack height 2U
Shipping dimensions / weight
34 × 25 × 10 in (L × H × W) / 40 lb — shipping, not chassis dimensions
Limited warranty
3 years
In the box
LTO-9 full-height tape drive in a 2U rackmount enclosure
Rack mounting kit
US 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
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