ACTIDATA T-Pontis 1U LTO-9 10GbE iSCSI Bridge with Integrated LTO Tape Drive

The ACTIDATA T-Pontis 1U LTO-9 is a high-performance 10GbE iSCSI bridge with an integrated LTO-9 tape drive, designed for reliable data backup and archiving in enterprise environments. This 1U rackmount solution combines the speed of 10 Gigabit Ethernet with the proven LTO technology, offering native storage capacity of 18 TB per cartridge (up to 45 TB compressed). With dual hot-swap redundant power supplies and redundant fans, it ensures maximum uptime and data protection.

Advantages

Seamless integration into existing iSCSI networks, hardware AES 256-bit encryption for data security, and OS-independent compatibility (Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware). The LTO-9 drive supports read/write on LTO-9 and LTO-8 media, providing backward compatibility.

Suitable for

• Enterprise data backup and disaster recovery
• Archiving of large datasets
• Compliance-driven data retention

Key specifications

• LTO Ultrium 9 tape drive technology
• 2x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) host interface
• Native capacity: 18 TB per cartridge
• Compressed capacity: up to 45 TB (2.5:1 compression)
• Native data transfer rate: up to 400 MB/s
• Compressed data transfer rate: up to 1000 MB/s
• Hardware encryption: AES 256-bit
• Form factor: 1U rackmount
• Power supply: 2x hot-swap redundant
• Management: Web-based GUI, SNMP

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use LTO-9 data cartridges and ensure your network supports 10GbE iSCSI. The included rackmount kit simplifies installation in standard 19-inch racks.