MagStor BASE Series M4000 48-Slot LTO-8 FC Tape Library (Up to 576TB)
Professional archiving doesn’t have to break your IT budget. Introducing the MagStor BASE Series (Budget, Archive, Storage, Essentials)—the smart, sustainable way to secure your critical data.
The BASE Series represents a new class of storage hardware. We’ve combined a brand-new, library chassis with a rigorously tested, Enterprise Grade Recertified LTO-8 Full-Height Tape Drive. You get the pristine exterior, modern connectivity, and reliability of a new unit, powered by a proven, high-performance LTO mechanism—all at a significantly reduced price point.
What is an "Enterprise Grade Recertified" Drive?
These are not standard "used" or "as-is" components. Before an LTO drive earns its place inside a BASE Series chassis, it undergoes a meticulous restoration and diagnostic suite by our storage engineers to ensure it performs to factory-new specifications.
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Precision Calibration: The internal tape path, rollers, and loader mechanisms are meticulously inspected, cleaned, and tension-tested.
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Head-Health Verification: Read/write heads are tested to ensure signal-to-noise ratios meet original factory standards.
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Firmware Optimization: Flashed with the latest stable enterprise firmware for maximum software compatibility.
LTO-8 Drive Compatibility & Capacity Chart
The table below outlines the read/write capabilities and storage capacities for an LTO-8 Tape Drive when used with various Ultrium tape generations.
| Tape Generation | Read Support | Write Support | Native Capacity |
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| LTO-8 (L8) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | 12 TB |
| LTO-7 Type M (M8) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | 9 TB |
| LTO-7 (L7) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | 6 TB |
| LTO-6 (L6) | ❌ No | ❌ No | — |
| LTO-5 and Older | ❌ No | ❌ No | — |
Universal Software Compatibility: Built on Industry Standards
At MagStor, we believe your hardware should never dictate your software. Our LTO tape libraries are engineered using authentic IBM LTO tape drive mechanisms and industry-standard automation controllers.
Because we adhere strictly to established LTO and SCSI protocols, our hardware is universally compatible with any application that supports IBM LTO technology. Whether a software vendor has explicitly certified a specific MagStor model or simply lists "IBM LTO" as a supported device, our libraries will integrate seamlessly into your environment.
Compatibility At-A-Glance
Our hardware is field-proven to work with the leading data protection and lifecycle management suites across all major industries.
| Software Category | Leading Supported Solutions |
| Enterprise IT Backup | Veeam, NetBackup, Commvault, Arcserve, Retrospect |
| LTFS Archive | Archiware P5, YoYotta, Hedge Canister (MAC PRO) |
| Operating Systems | Windows, MAC, Linux |
Included
In the Box
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MagStor M4000 BASE SERIES 4U Tape Library w/ LTO-8 FH FC Tape Drive
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1x 5M LC-LC Cable
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1x US Power Cable
Technical Specifications
Core Performance
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Drive Type: LTO-8 (12TB Native Capacity), up to 360 MB/s
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Configuration: Includes one or two drives
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Interface: 8G Fibre Channel (FC) or SAS options available
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Capacity: 48 Slots (Organized in 4 removable magazines)
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Reliability: Robotic MCBF of 500,000 Cycles
Power & Efficiency
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Power Supply: 1x standard
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Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC (50-60 Hz)
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Consumption: 300W (with one supply; Bronze 80 Plus - Green Power Supply)
Physical Dimensions
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Form Factor: 4U Rackmount
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Width: 447.5 mm (17.62 inches)
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Depth: 740 mm (29.13 inches)
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Height: 175.2 mm (6.90 inches)
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Weight: 20kg (Approx. 49lbs)
BASE Series 3-Year Extended Warranty
Protect this BASE Series product for 3 years. The BASE Series warranty upgrade works with every eligible BASE desktop tape drive, Fibre Channel tape drive, full-height library drive, and BASE tape library.
Add the BASE Series 3-Year Extended Warranty →
Available to customers in the United States and Canada. Purchase within 30 days of the hardware order.