Model: M3000E-L9FHFC
from $17,498
The MagStor M3000E LTO9 Full Height FC 40-Slot 3U Tape Library offers up to 18TB (uncompressed) capacity per LTO9 tape and read/write speeds of 400 MB/s. With 40 slots and a capacity of up to 720 TB, The MagStor M3000E is a highly economical mass storage solution. Send data to secure, affordable, time-tested tape-media at up to 400 MB/s per drive (if using full height drives). This tape library uses a standardized driver for software communication, making it compatible with almost every software package that supports LTO tape libraries.
LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is the industry standard. Always check drive compatibility; drives can usually read two generations back but only write one generation back. Available from $17,498.
Tape cartridges require a highly controlled environment for long-term storage, which costs energy for climate control. The tapes themselves are consumables with a finite read/write lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Magnetic degradation or physical tape snapping occurs if stored improperly. Dust inside the drive can scratch and ruin tapes.
LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is the industry standard. Always check drive compatibility; drives can usually read two generations back but only write one generation back.
LTO tape is rated for 30 years of archival storage if kept in controlled environments.
The MagStor M3000E LTO9 Full Height FC 40-Slot 3U Tape Library is available at bhphoto, starting at $17,498.
Tape cartridges require a highly controlled environment for long-term storage, which costs energy for climate control. The tapes themselves are consumables with a finite read/write lifespan.
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