Netstor 1U rackmount Thunderbolt 3 enclosure for 2 LTO tape drives

Netstor NS372TB3 1U rackmount 2-bay (5.25") LTO tape drive to Thunderbolt 3 enclosure

The Netstor NS372TB3 is a 1U 19" rackmount enclosure that turns internal half-height LTO tape drives into Thunderbolt 3 devices. Without an HBA card in the computer, LTO archiving becomes available on Thunderbolt macOS and Windows laptops and all-in-ones such as the iMac Pro. Two internal SFF-8482 connectors support up to two LTO drives; LTO-9, LTO-8 and LTO-7 drives from Quantum, HP, Dell, IBM and Tandberg are supported.

Setup is simple: connect the unit to a Thunderbolt 3 computer and it is ready. A rear external mini-SAS SFF-8088 port adds a SAS connection to the host for an extra LTO drive, JBOD or RAID storage. A 250 W server-grade power supply and two rear hot-swappable blower fans handle power and cooling. LTO drives are optional and not included.

Key features

• 1U 19" rackmount chassis for up to two internal 5.25" half-height LTO tape drives
• Two internal SFF-8482 connectors with integrated power
• Supports LTO-9, LTO-8 and LTO-7 drives from Quantum, HP, Dell, IBM and Tandberg
• No HBA card needed in the host computer
• Thunderbolt 3 at 40 Gbps, data rates up to 2750 MB/s
• Extra external mini-SAS port (SFF-8088) for another LTO drive, JBOD or RAID storage
• Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for host connection and daisy-chain of up to 6 devices
• Server-grade 250 W low-noise power supply and two rear hot-swappable blower fans

Compatibility

• macOS: Mac OS X 10.12.3 or later, on Apple silicon (M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra) or Intel Macs
• Windows 10 and Windows 8
• Half-height LTO tape drives (LTO-9, LTO-8, LTO-7 from Quantum, HP, Dell, IBM, Tandberg)

Notes

• LTO tape drives are not included.
• Optional accessory from Netstor: 28" friction slide rails ATSRFR28TW.
• Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 run at the same 40 Gbps: according to Netstor, this Thunderbolt 3 unit can be connected to either a Thunderbolt 3 or a Thunderbolt 4 port on the host computer.

In the box

• 1U enclosure
• Thunderbolt 3 40 Gbps cable, 1 m
• Power cord

Specifications

• Host interface: dual Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports for host connection and daisy-chain, 40 Gbps, compatible with Thunderbolt 4 host ports
• Data transfer rate: 40 Gbps
• Drive bays: 2 x 5.25" for LTO tape drives (drives sold separately)
• LTO interface: SFF-8482 with integrated power
• Supported LTO drive size: 210 (D) x 134 (W) x 42 (H) mm
• SAS port: one external SFF-8088
• Thunderbolt expansion: up to 6 Thunderbolt devices
• Cooling: two rear 75 x 75 x 28 mm blower fans
• Power supply: server-grade 250 W single PSU, low noise, 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions: 452 (D) x 482 (W) x 44 (H) mm (1U)
• Environment: operating 5 to 50 °C, storage -20 to 70 °C, operating humidity 10-80% non-condensing, storage humidity 5-95%