Unitex LTO are the world's only systems that enable any user to easily and securely use “LTO*”, the optimal media for long-term storage in cloud and data centers. Unitex LTOs are external drives that connect via USB or 12 Gbps SAS ports
UNITEX’s product lineup includes external LTO-8 and LTO-9 drives available in USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB + 12Gb SAS, and 12Gb SAS versions, making them ideal for mobile workstations, advanced workstations, and professional server rooms. A key distinguishing feature of UNITEX LTO drives is their globally unique LTO models with a USB interface, which allow users to utilize tape technology without having to install a SAS controller, significantly simplifying the implementation of a data archiving system.

From laptop PC to LTO
Easy backup and archiving
- Ideal entry model for LTO tape devices
- Ideal for hardware migration in small-scale environments where backup and archiving were previously performed with DAT160
- Compatible with the latest LTO-9 for high-capacity data storage
- Save space in tape storage locations
Storage for large volumes of high-resolution video data
- Archiving of video assets such as films and VTRs
- Meet the demand for archived media of increasing video data
Surveillance Camera Data Archiving
Archiving of large-volume video data due to higher resolution, colorization, and the increase in the number of surveillance cameras used in various scenes such as crime prevention, food defense, etc.
Storage of electronic medical records and medical image data, data exchange with other hospitals and research institutions
- Archiving of large volumes of high-resolution data from electronic medical records and medical image data
- Long-term storage of medical data, data exchange between hospitals
UNITEX – the global leader in external USB LTO drives
UNITEX is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in professional solutions for long-term data archiving, with over 30 years of experience in developing mass storage technologies. The brand has gained international recognition for developing the world’s only external LTO tape drives equipped with a USB interface, which allow for direct connection to computers and workstations without the need for SAS controllers or additional infrastructure.
The Abart Pro lineup includes original UNITEX LTO USB drives and hybrid USB/SAS models, designed for businesses, institutions, film studios, laboratories, universities, archives, and all organizations that require secure storage of large amounts of data for many years. UNITEX solutions are compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems and support the LTFS standard, making the use of LTO tapes exceptionally simple and intuitive.
The greatest advantage of UNITEX products is the ability to use LTO technology via a standard USB port. This allows users to create professional backup and archiving systems without costly SAS cards, while maintaining high transfer performance, reliability, and complete data security. Air Gap archiving effectively protects information against ransomware, infrastructure failures, and accidental data deletion.
UNITEX’s offering also includes professional software for archiving, managing LTFS libraries, and automatic data copying, providing users with a complete solution for long-term data storage.
Abart Pro is an authorized provider of professional data archiving solutions and offers full support in selecting LTO drives, tape media, and UNITEX software. With many years of experience, we help implement backup and archiving systems for macOS, Windows, and Linux environments, providing solutions that meet the requirements of modern data centers and professional production environments.
