OWC Mercury Pro LTO Thunderbolt LTO-8 Tape Storage / Archiving Solution with 16TB Onboard SSD Storage and ArGest Backup Software - Discontinued
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Overview
OWC Mercury Pro LTO: Archiving Revolutionised
Introducing the OWC Mercury Pro LTO, a groundbreaking solution designed for M&E professionals, large corporations, government entities, and small businesses grappling with the exponential growth of complex data. This state-of-the-art tape backup and archiving system not only simplifies data management but also significantly reduces storage costs, ensuring your invaluable data is preserved for decades.
Seamless Integration, Effortless Backup
Embrace the simplicity of the OWC Mercury Pro LTO. Its use of Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology combined with the Linear Tape File System (LTFS) makes archiving as easy as drag-and-drop. Access and manage your files on LTO tapes with the same ease as you would on a hard drive, ensuring compatibility across macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms without the need for additional software or hardware.
Empower Your Data with OWC ArGest Backup
OWC ArGest Backup software transforms your backup process. Tailored for both small businesses and M&E professionals, it offers a user-friendly interface for managing your LTO backup and archival collection. Ensure your data's longevity and accessibility with ArGest Backup's robust features, including cross-platform restorability and a straightforward drag-and-drop functionality.
Universal Solution for Diverse Industries
The OWC Mercury Pro LTO serves a broad spectrum of data archiving needs:
- Secure offsite data storage for critical backup and recovery
- Robust protection against ransomware, cyber-attacks, and natural disasters
- Essential for ISR workflows and governmental record-keeping
- Vital for healthcare, education, and surveillance data management
- Indispensable for motion picture and digital media production workflows
Enhance Your Workflow with Versatile Connectivity
With the Mercury Pro LTO, extending your archival capabilities is straightforward:
- Expand functionality with additional USB and Thunderbolt devices
- Support for dual displays up to 8K resolution for an expanded visual workspace
- Maintain device charge with an 85W Thunderbolt 3 port
Netflix Data Management: A Prime Example
The Mercury Pro LTO is pivotal for meeting stringent data management and archival requirements set by industry leaders like Netflix. By adhering to the 3:2:1 backup rule, production companies ensure the utmost protection and longevity of their original content.
The Complete OWC Ecosystem
OWC provides a comprehensive "ingest to archive" solution, complementing the Mercury Pro LTO with an array of data capture and storage options. From portable drives like the ThunderBlade and Express 4M2 to desktop and internal storage solutions, OWC equips all content creators with the tools for success.
- Dramatically reduce data storage costs and maximise efficiency
- Simplify archiving with intuitive drag-and-drop operation
- Ensure long-term data preservation with up to 30-year tape longevity
- Protect sensitive information with robust AES 256-bit encryption
- Meet stringent compliance and regulatory requirements effortlessly
- Experience unmatched data transfer speeds for rapid archiving and access
- Seamlessly integrate into any Mac, PC, or Linux workflow
- Future-proof your data storage strategy with upgradable technology
- Enhance collaborative projects with shared data protection solutions
Video
How to install a 2.5 or 3.5-inch drive in the OWC Mercury Pro LTO Solution Drive
In this video, we show you how to install a 2.5 or 3.5-inch drive in the OWC Mercury Pro LTO Solution.
Specifications
- IBM LTO Ultrium 8
- LTO-8: up to 300MB/s native (750MB/s compressed)
- LTO-8
- LTO-7
- Fujifilm LTO-8 12TB data cartridge
- Included
- OWC ArGest Backup
- 2.5 inch SATA drives
- 3.5 inch SATA drives
- 2.5 inch SAS drives
- 3.5 inch SAS drives
- 16TB
- 1 x 16.0TB OWC Mercury Enterprise Pro 2.5-inch 7mm SATA 6Gb/s solid-state drive
- Up to one 8K display @ 60Hz,
- or one 4K display @ 120Hz,
- or one 5K display @ 60Hz,
- or two 4K displays @ 60Hz,
- or one 4K display @ 60Hz and one 4K display @ 30Hz,
- or one 4K display @ 60Hz,
- or one 4K display @ 30Hz
- Thunderbolt 3: up to 5K @ 60Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or 4K @ 60Hz via a Thunderbolt display or a USB-C display adapter
- DisplayPort 1.4: up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 120Hz
- No
- Thunderbolt: intel JHL7440
- BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, VCCI
- Thunderbolt 3: up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
- Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- Windows 11
- Windows 10 64-bit edition
- Yes
- Thunderbolt (USB-C) port
- Installation of the ATTO SAS HBA Driver is required to utilise the Mercury Pro LTO drive with your favourite backup and archival software
- If your software requires LTFS support, please install the IBM LTFS Software included on the driver disk image
- If you wish to preinstall the IBM Diagnostic tools, please install the IBM ITDT package included on the driver disk image
- This package is not required for operation but may be required by OWC’s support team if you are contacting them with a possible device failure
- Internal UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
- 90-264V, 47-63Hz, 1.0A-1.8A
- +12V, 16.7A
- 200W
- No
- 1
- 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
- 1 x DisplayPort port
- 1 x cooling fan
- Yes
- Aluminium
- H: 232 x L: 292 x W: 155 mm
- 550 g
What's in the box
- 1 x OWC Mercury Pro LTO
- 1 x OWC ArGest Backup Desktop Software
- 1 x LTO-8 Tape (12TB native, 30TB compressed)
- 1 x Cleaning Cartridge
- 1 x 0.7 m Thunderbolt Cable
- 1 x Power Cable
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
Manufacturer Information
Part Number
OWCTBLTMP8AS16Warranty
- 3 Year Limited Warranty
Compatibility
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