The mLogic mTape Thunderbolt 3 LTO-8 tape drive with YoYotta LTFS software is a game - changer for macOS users. It revolutionizes LTO technology, allowing you to effortlessly connect LTO - 8 to portable, desktop, and all - in - one computers with Thunderbolt connectivity. It's incredibly simple, another first from mLogic. LTO tape is a long - term archiving hero, with a shelf - life of over 30 years and reliability that beats spinning disks and solid - state drives. It's not only more dependable but also much more cost - effective. Key features include: it's an Apple & Intel certified desktop Thunderbolt LTO - 8 tape drive. Each tape cartridge offers up to 12 TB of native storage. With a data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/second, it's fast. It has dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, can read and write to both LTO - 8 and LTO - 7 tapes. Its compact and portable design makes it easy to carry around, and it's DC - powered, so you can use it anywhere.
Using the mLogic mTape Thunderbolt 3 LTO - 8 tape drive is a breeze. First, connect the drive to your macOS computer via the Thunderbolt port. Install the YoYotta LTFS software as prompted. Once everything is set up, you can start archiving your important digital media. Just insert an LTO - 8 or LTO - 7 tape cartridge into the drive and follow the software instructions to write or read data. When using the drive, make sure it's placed on a stable surface to avoid any vibrations that could affect the data transfer. Keep it away from heat sources and moisture. For maintenance, clean the drive's exterior regularly with a soft, dry cloth. If you're not using the drive for a long time, store it in a cool and dry place. Also, remember to handle the tape cartridges carefully to prevent any damage to the tapes.
