OWC Archive Pro LTO-8 Thunderbolt 40Gb/s Tape Storage and Archiving Solution

OWC ArchivePro LTO-8 Thunderbolt 3 Tape Storage & Archiving Solution

OWC Archive Pro LTO is a Thunderbolt 3 desktop tape archival and backup appliance that integrates an Fujifilm LTO-8 12TB data cartridge in a portable enclosure with an optional onboard staging drive bay.

Designed for long-term preservation, it supports LTO‑8 and LTO‑7 cartridges, LTFS drag-and-drop file access, AES‑256 hardware encryption, and WORM compatibility for compliance workflows. Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports enable daisy-chaining and up to 85W host charging, while a DisplayPort 1.4 output supports high-resolution external displays. Typical kits include an LTO‑8 cartridge, cleaning tape, Thunderbolt cable, and archiving software (Hedge Canister Archival/Backup Software), making the Mercury Pro LTO a compact, secure solution for media, enterprise, and compliance-focused archiving.

Features and Benefits

• Built-in Fujifilm LTO-8 12TB data cartridge (reads/writes LTO-8 and LTO-7 cartridges).
• 12 TB native tape capacity per LTO-8 cartridge (up to 30 TB compressed, typical 2.5:1).
• Instant ROI: offers a 577% ROI with up to 53% lower costs vs HDD storage
• Thunderbolt 3 host interface with dual TB3 ports for daisy-chaining and up to 85W host charging.
• Optional onboard staging drive bay (supports 2.5/3.5-inch SSD/HDD configurations) to accelerate pre-staging workflows.
• LTFS support for drag-and-drop cross-platform access (macOS, Windows, Linux).
• AES-256 hardware encryption and WORM cartridge compatibility for compliance-ready archives.
• DisplayPort 1.4 output for high-resolution displays and portable, rugged chassis with handle.

What is in the box

• OWC Archive Pro LTO-8 Thunderbolt Tape Drive Solution
  
• (1) LTO-8 Tape (12TB native, 30TB compressed)
  
• (1) Cleaning Cartridge
  
• (1) 0.7M (28") OWC Thunderbolt Cable
  
• (1) US Power Cable
  
• (1) Hedge Canister Archival/Backup Software
  
• (1) Support Manual for OWC Archive Pro
  
• (1) Mac ATTO SAS HBA Driver Instructions
  
• (1) Windows ATTO SAS HBA Driver Instructions
  
• 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty

Product Q&A

• Q: Which tape formats does the Mercury Pro LTO support?
  A: It supports LTO-8 and is backward compatible with LTO-7 cartridges.
• Q: How much data does an LTO-8 cartridge hold?
  A: 12 TB native, up to ~30 TB compressed (typical 2.5:1).
• Q: Can I use the unit on Mac and Windows systems?
  A: Yes; LTFS and included software provide cross-platform access (macOS, Windows, Linux).
• Q: Does the device offer encryption and compliance features?
  A: Yes; it supports AES-256 hardware encryption and WORM cartridges for compliance.
• Q: Is an onboard staging drive available?
  A: Yes; optional 2.5/3.5-inch SSD/HDD configurations are supported for pre-staging.