Model: OWCTBLTMP80N08H
from $7,149.99
Storage: 8TB
3 configurations available
The OWC Archive Pro LTO-8 Tape Storage Solution is a robust data archiving system designed for long-term data preservation. This unit features an LTO-8 tape drive with support for LTO-7 and LTO-8 tapes, offering a native capacity of 12 TB per tape and data transfer rates of up to 750 MB/s (compressed). It includes 8TB of onboard storage via a single 2.5"/3.5" bay, and connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, one SFF-8644 SAS 12 Gb/s port, and a DisplayPort 1.4. Compatible with Windows and macOS, the Archive Pro is ideal for professionals needing reliable, high-capacity, and WORM-supported archival storage.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance. Available from $7,149.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
Common Failure Modes
HDDs consist of spinning platters and delicate read/write heads, making them highly susceptible to physical shock and mechanical wear. When an HDD fails, it is replaced, not repaired, unless expensive data recovery is required.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance.
Mechanical hard drives have moving parts that wear out over time. They typically function reliably for several years before mechanical fatigue sets in.
The OWC Archive Pro LTO-8 Tape Storage Solution with 8TB Onboard Storage is available at bhphoto, starting at $7,149.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
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