Product photograph; configuration shown may differ from the selected SKU.
18TBNative capacity per LTO-9 cartridge
300 MB/sPublished native maximum
8G FCLC Fibre Channel interface
TAA procurement
TAA-compliant tape hardware.
FC-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.
The FC-HL9 pairs a half-height LTO-9 mechanism with a desktop enclosure and an 8G Fibre Channel connection. This premium model includes a three-year warranty and an auto-sensing internal power supply.
Model-specific capabilities
Half-height 18TB desktop drive · 8G FC
Dedicated Fibre Channel
An 8G FC connection with LC fibre connector is specified for this model.
Desktop LTO-9 capacity
18TB native per LTO-9 cartridge, with LTO-8 read/write support.
Up to 300 MB/s native
The native maximum is a drive specification, not a guarantee of end-to-end performance.
Premium model terms
Three-year limited warranty. This premium model has its own warranty terms.
System requirements
FC host and software stack
Use a compatible Fibre Channel HBA or supported fabric, matching optics/cabling, tape drivers and application support for the operating system and LTO generation.
Optical link planning
Match the HBA, drive port, optical transceivers and cable to the exact configuration. The drive uses an LC fibre connector; confirm cable and transceiver requirements before purchase.
Operating system and media
Confirm current Windows, macOS or Linux support for the complete HBA/driver/application combination. The product lists LTO-9 and LTO-8 read/write media; plan LTO-9 first-load initialization.
Additional requirements
Sustained source data
Provide fast local staging, suitable storage or an end-to-end source path that can sustain the intended job rate. A 1GbE source can limit performance.
Desktop environment
Use the completed enclosure with clear ventilation and a stable, climate-controlled environment. Confirm the model-specific environmental limits; do not use chassis appearance as a substitute for operating specifications.
Software licensing
Choose compatible backup, archive or LTFS software. No archive-software license is listed in this premium FC model’s 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.
Choose compatible archive software and confirm required licensing.
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.
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.
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