FSC Tape Kit LTO9HH 18TB 300MB/s SAS 12Gb External LTO-9 Half-Height Tape Drive

External LTO-9 half-height tape drive kit delivers 18TB native capacity per cartridge and 300MB/s native transfer rate over SAS 12Gb/s, ideal for high-capacity backup, archival, and disaster recovery with AES-256 encryption and WORM support.

Advantages

High native capacity of 18TB per cartridge (up to 45TB compressed) reduces media handling and storage footprint. Fast 300MB/s native transfer rate (up to 750MB/s compressed) minimizes backup windows. SAS 12Gb/s interface ensures reliable high-throughput connectivity. Hardware-based AES-256 encryption secures sensitive data. WORM support enables immutable storage for compliance. Backward read/write compatibility with LTO-8 and read compatibility with LTO-7 protects prior investments. Half-height form factor saves desktop space. Includes 2.5m SAS cable and power cord for immediate setup.

Suitable for

• Small and medium businesses requiring cost-effective, high-capacity backup
• IT departments needing fast, reliable archival storage
• Organizations with compliance requirements for data immutability (WORM)
• Environments with existing LTO-8 or LTO-7 media
• Users seeking hardware encryption for data security

Key specifications

• Drive type: LTO Ultrium 9
• Form factor: Half-Height (HH)
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Native capacity: 18 TB per cartridge
• Compressed capacity: up to 45 TB (2.5:1)
• Native transfer rate: 300 MB/s
• Compressed transfer rate: up to 750 MB/s
• Buffer size: 1 GB
• Encryption: AES 256-bit
• WORM support: Yes
• Media compatibility: LTO-9 (read/write), LTO-8 (read/write), LTO-7 (read only)
• MTBF: 250,000 hours
• Power consumption: 30 W operating, 15 W idle
• Operating temperature: 10°C to 40°C
• Operating humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
• Included cables: 2.5m SAS cable, power cord

Recommendations

For organizations seeking a high-capacity, secure, and reliable tape backup solution, the FSC Tape Kit LTO9HH offers exceptional performance and data protection, making it an excellent choice for long-term archival and compliance-driven environments.