1 Beyond NetDrive and ThunderTape 3 Tape Systems With LTO-8 Drives

1 Beyond, Inc. announced that NetDrive and ThunderTape 3 systems are available in new models and support LTO-8 drives.

NetDrive

NetDrive systems, in their 4th generation, are an archiving devices for transferring files to LTO tapes. They can be used standalone without an external computer or as devices attached to a network and are available with RAID storage and multiple 1/10GbE connections.

Features include:

Rack configuration for up to four LTO drives, providing more R/W flexibility for backups or migration from one generation of LTO to another. This is in addition to the previously available rack and tower for up to two LTO drives.
Support of dual drives in the portable configuration (previously only one drive was supported).
Support of LTO-8 drives in addition to LTO-7, LTO-6 or LTO-5 drives.

The ThunderTape 3 archiving device for a Macintosh, connected via a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt 3 connection, is a portable LTO device available with dual drives. The device is for an individual user or small post-facility wanting a simple way to connect a tape drive to an existing Macintosh for cost-effective LTO backup solution.

5th generation ThunderTape systems feature:

Rugged all metal chassis with sturdy handle on top for portability.
Up to two LTO tape drives and RAID storage in one ThunderTape 3 device.
Support of LTO-8 drives. LTO-7, LTO-6 and LTO-5 drives also available.

“The 1 Beyond innovative design and enhanced features for archive devices combined with the advancement of LTO-8 technology means video can be backed up at an even more cost effective price than earlier LTO generations,” said Terry Cullen, CEO and founder, 1 Beyond. “Over two months of video from daily shoots can be stored on one tape.”

The company’s archiving systems can also be used with MAM (Media Asset Management) software from vendors like SquareBox (CATDV), YoYotta, Imagine Products and more.

LTO-8 technology has double the raw tape capacity of LTO-7 for up to 12TB of raw storage and can achieve R/W speeds up to 360MB/s. LTO-8 drives achieve higher data density than LTO-7 for less wear and tear on tapes. LTO-8 drives can read and write to both LTO-8 and LTO-7 tapes.

With an LTO-8 drive, ThunderTape 3 devices start at $5,595 and NetDrive systems start at $7,995.