The LT ZERO IP Tape Library removes the final barrier to tape adoption for organizations without existing Fibre Channel infrastructure. By delivering tape over standard Ethernet, it opens enterprise tape archiving to virtually any environment — including VMware virtual infrastructure, branch offices, and cloud-adjacent deployments.
Key benefits
Direct Connection over IP
No SAN and no dedicated tape server required.
Lower Cost, Lower Power
Lower cost, lower power, and less data center space.
Simplified Architecture
Simplified architecture that's easier to manage.
Offline Partition (Air-Gap)
Offline partition for maximum ransomware protection.
Enterprise-Grade Reliability
Enterprise-grade reliability and performance.
Cost Efficiency
Eliminate tape server hardware, OS, license, and maintenance cost.
Ideal for Virtual Environments
All backup apps in VM can communicate directly with the IP Tape Library.
Automated & Reliable
Robotic library with multiple tape drives ensures high availability.
Scalable & Future Ready
Supports LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9, and LTO-10 with scalable slots, drives, and media.
Ideal for
Virtualized Backup Environments
VMware, Hyper-V, and Nutanix AHV backup apps connecting directly over IP.
Branch & Remote Offices
Simplified tape archive without dedicated SAN infrastructure.
Cost-Conscious IT Teams
Eliminate tape server hardware, OS, and license overhead.
Backup Software Ecosystem
Works with Veeam, Rubrik, Commvault, Vinchin, Veritas, HYCU, and Zerto.
Features
- Standard 10/25/100GbE connectivity — connect to any existing network without specialist FC switching
- No Fibre Channel required — eliminates FC HBA, switch, and cabling costs entirely
- Intelligent iSCSI-to-SAS bridging — up to four servers access up to four SAS tape drives over IP as native iSCSI targets, with multiple bridge modules stackable to scale
- VMware-friendly — connects natively over Ethernet, no FC pass-through required
- Centralized multi-location management
- Offline Partition air-gap — export tapes to an offline vault shelf, isolated from any network or malicious actor, and retrieve them back on demand
- 30-year shelf life
- Up to 90% lower power consumption vs. disk systems
Use cases
- Data protection
- Archiving
- Disaster recovery
- Sustainability
5-Year TCO: Traditional Tape (with Tape Server) vs. IP Tape Library
| Cost Component | Traditional Tape | IP Tape Library | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tape Server Hardware | High | None required | Up to 100% |
| OS License | High | None required | Up to 100% |
| Backup Software License (Tape Server) | High | None required | Up to 100% |
| Hardware Maintenance | High | Low | Up to 60% |
| Power & Cooling | High | Low | Up to 70% |
| Data Center Space | High | Low | Up to 60% |
| Total Cost over 5 Years | Very High | Much Lower | Up to 70–80% |
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