OWC / Other World Computing Archive Pro LTO-9 Thunderbolt Tape Storage Drive with Canister, Black

The OWC Archive Pro LTO-9 Thunderbolt Tape Storage Drive with Canister in Black is an essential solution for managing and preserving vast amounts of data, tailored for media and entertainment professionals, corporations, government agencies, and small businesses. As data complexity and volume continue to rise, with projections indicating a 50-70% annual growth in digitalized content, the need for efficient data management becomes critical. The OWC Archive Pro addresses these challenges by offering a robust tape backup and archiving solution that integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional disk-based storage.

Designed for portability, the Archive Pro features a rugged, compact form with a built-in handle, making it ideal for on-set use or easy transport between studios, departments, or offices. This shared data protection solution is configurable, allowing the addition of up to a 16TB SSD in its universal 2.5/3.5-inch drive expansion bay. Its expansive capabilities are further enhanced by a second Thunderbolt (USB-C) port, which supports up to five additional Thunderbolt devices or a USB-C or DisplayPort device, including an 8K display via DisplayPort 1.4.

The Archive Pro simplifies data archiving with its drag-and-drop functionality, facilitated by the included Hedge Canister archiving app. This user-friendly interface allows files to be managed as easily as on a hard drive or SSD, thanks to the industry-standard Linear Tape Open (LTO) tapes formatted with the Linear Tape File System (LTFS). This ensures compatibility across macOS, Windows, and Linux systems without the need for additional software or proprietary hardware.

Future-proof and advanced, the Archive Pro supports the latest LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9 tapes, ensuring long-term data accessibility with any LTO hardware brand. A 10-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) study by the Enterprise Strategy Group highlights LTO tape-based archiving as offering a 577% ROI, the highest among storage media, due to its low cost per TB and extended lifespan.

Meeting stringent regulatory requirements, the Archive Pro is ideal for industries needing secure data storage, such as healthcare, finance, and government sectors. Utilizing WORM (Write Once, Read Many) LTO tapes, it safeguards data against accidental overwrites and malicious alterations, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

The Archive Pro is versatile, serving a wide range of industries, from video surveillance and motion picture production to educational institutions and digital media companies. Its seamless integration into workflows is enhanced by optional expansions, such as additional storage via the drive expansion bay, connectivity through USB 3.0, USB-C, or Thunderbolt devices, and the ability to charge notebooks with its 85W Thunderbolt port.

With Hedge Canister, creating LTO tapes is straightforward, offering cross-platform LTFS archives, tape spanning, and xxHash64 verification for data integrity. Catalogs are generated for each tape, mounting as network drives for easy searchability, thus minimizing tape wear and extending their lifespan.

The OWC Archive Pro is a critical component for data management, exemplified by its use in Netflix's data management workflows, adhering to the 3:2:1 rule for safeguarding original camera footage and long-term archiving. As part of OWC's comprehensive data solutions, the Archive Pro complements portable and desktop options like the OWC ThunderBlade and ThunderBay, ensuring a complete "ingest to archive" solution.

Certified for demanding use, each Archive Pro undergoes rigorous performance testing before shipping, ensuring reliability and readiness for professional environments. Included with the Archive Pro is a certified 0.7-meter OWC Thunderbolt Cable, with additional lengths available to suit specific workflow needs. Experience the OWC difference with Thunderbolt Certified products, offering seamless performance across Thunderbolt 3 and 4, with adapters available for Thunderbolt 2 compatibility.