Description & Specifications
UNITEX LT90H LTO-9 USB + SAS External Tape Drive
The UNITEX LT90H USB/SAS is a high-capacity LTO-9 external tape drive with USB 3.0 and 12Gbps SAS connectivity. Its switchable interface design combines convenient USB attachment with the flexibility of SAS for enterprise server and storage environments.
Using LTO-9 media, the drive provides 18TB native / up to 45TB compressed capacity per cartridge with transfer speeds of up to 300MB/s. It can also read and write LTO-8 cartridges, providing compatibility with the previous LTO generation.
Key Features
- LTO Ultrium 9 external tape drive
- Switchable USB 3.0 and 12Gbps SAS connectivity
- 18TB native / up to 45TB compressed capacity per LTO-9 cartridge
- Up to 300MB/s native data transfer rate
- LTO-9 Read/Write
- LTO-8 Read/Write
- Supports LTFS-based workflows
- USB connectivity for easy direct attachment
- SAS option for enterprise server environments
- Suitable for high-volume backup and long-term data archiving
- Supports offline and air-gapped data protection strategies
One LTO Drive, Two Interface Options
The LT90H USB/SAS can be switched between USB 3.0 and SAS according to the system in which it is being used. USB provides straightforward connectivity for workstations and compatible systems, while 12Gbps SAS provides a familiar interface for enterprise servers and storage infrastructure.
This flexibility makes the drive particularly useful for organisations that need to move an LTO drive between systems or want to retain the option of migrating between USB and SAS environments.
Specifications
| Model | UNITEX LT90H USB/SAS |
| Drive Type | LTO Ultrium 9 |
| Compatible Media | LTO-9 Read/Write, LTO-8 Read/Write |
| LTO-9 Capacity | 18TB Native / 45TB Compressed |
| Interfaces | USB 3.0 / 12Gbps SAS |
| Maximum Transfer Rate | 300MB/s |
| Dimensions | 213 × 370 × 58 mm |
| Weight | 4.5 kg |
Software Options
UNITEX software packages are available for Windows, macOS, Linux and compatible QNAP NAS systems. Available solutions include ArchiveLT, FASTapeLT for Mac and ArchiveLT for Linux/QNAP.
Package Contents
- UNITEX LT90H LTO-9 USB/SAS Tape Drive
- USB 3.0 cable
- Cleaning cartridge
- User guide
- Applicable UNITEX software license depending on selected package
Note: SAS board and SAS cable are optional equipment. Contact us if SAS connectivity is required as part of the supplied configuration.
Need an LTO-9 solution for your server or archive? Contact us with your hardware, operating system and backup requirements and we can recommend the appropriate UNITEX configuration.
