NOTE: Drivers are not required for macOS 10.11 and later installations.
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Big Sur (macOS 11.x.x) Installation
It is necessary to install a driver to get mTape and mRack units operational on systems running macOS Big Sur.
You can download the driver here: https://www.atto.com/downloads/78#4
Run the installer and power cycle your Mac.
Once complete, the unit will be "seen" under the SAS tab in the macOS System Report.
Free mLogic LTFS Utility for macOS
The mLogic LTFS Utility is a simple drag and drop archive/retrieve utility designed specifically for mTape and mRack LTO archiving solutions. Download the FREE utility here.
For macOS 10.11 and above.
www.mtapeltfsutility.com
Click on the following link for video tutorials on using the mLogic LTFS Utility... mLogic Support YouTube Channel
About LTFS
The Linear Tape File System (LTFS) is used to mount mRack and mTape units in the same way as a disk drive. This enables you to drag and drop media to the LTO tape cartridge. LTFS is a standard format for writing files to LTO tape. LTFS tapes can be mounted and read on Linux, macOS and Windows systems.
Note: This utility is not compatible with mLogic SAS tape drives. Contact support@mlogic.com if your mTape/mRack serial number is below 60000 for compatibility information.
Yoyotta LTFS Software for macOS
Yoyotta LTFS software supports mLogic LTO6, LTO7 & LTO8 solutions.
Track assets from production to post. YoYotta LTFS creates archives to LTO tapes with mTape or mRack. YoYotta names, formats, mounts and repairs tape archives. YoYotta remembers the contents of every tape created so later on you can search to find the location of shots. YoYotta LTFS also enables simultaneous archiving to two LTO6, LTO7 or LTO8 tapes for the ultimate in data security. All copies are verified using MD5 checksum integrity algorithms.
Download the fully functional 10-day Yoyotta LTFS Demo here.
Purchase Yoyotta LTFS software for a special price of $399.
About LTFSThe Linear Tape File System (LTFS) is used to mount mRack and mTape units in the same way as a disk drive. This enables you to drag and drop media to the LTO tape cartridge. LTFS is a standard format for writing files to LTO tape. LTFS tapes can be mounted and read on Linux, macOS and Windows systems
mTape/mRack Compatible LTFS Software for Windows
The following LTFS software supports mRack/mTape LTO6, LTO7 & LTO8 solutions.
About LTFS
The Linear Tape File System (LTFS) is used to mount mRack and mTape units in the same way as a disk drive. This enables you to drag and drop media to the LTO tape cartridge. LTFS is a standard format for writing files to LTO tape. LTFS tapes can be mounted and read on Linux, macOS and Windows systems.
IBM Spectrum Archive LTFS Software
- Free software for mounting and formatting of LTFS tapes
- Adds drag and drop backup/archiving of media to mRack/mTape using Windows Explorer
- Compatible with Windows 7, 8 & 10
Instructions for installing IBM Spectrum Archive Single Drive Edition software:
1) Download IBM Spectrum Archive Single Drive Edition for Windows here.
2) Click on the file to install the software.
Click on the PDF below for instructions on using IBM Spectrum Archive LTFS Software for Windows
Using IBM_Spectrum_Archive_LTFS_Software_for_Windows.pdf
Xendata6 Workstation Software
XenData6 Workstation software runs on 64 bit Windows 10 and provides high performance archiving to and restoring from LTO cartridges using Windows Explorer. Also adds the ability to browse or search for files including those that are offline.
Download the Xendata6 Demo here.
Attaching mTape/mRack to a Windows PC via Thunderbolt
mTape/mRack Error Codes
A “C” is showing on the front of my mTape/mRack. What do I do?
The LTO drive in your mTape/mRack needs to be cleaned. To clean the LTO drive, insert a cleaning cartridge into mTape/mRack. The drive performs the cleaning automatically in less than 2 minutes and then ejects the cartridge. The drive will perform a short load and unload test while ejecting the drive. Wait for the drive to finish before removing the cartridge.
Note: Cleaning cartridges are good for 50 cleanings. mTape/mRack will automatically eject an expired cleaning cartridge.
A “5” is showing on the front of my mTape/mRack. What do I do?
Error code 5 indicates that there may be a hardware problem with the LTO tape drive. To prevent damage to the drive or tape, the tape drive will not allow you to insert a cartridge if the current cartridge was successfully ejected. The error code may clear when you cycle power to mTape/mRack. If the problem persists, please contact support@mlogic.com
A “6” is showing on the front of my mTape/mRack. What do I do?
Error code 6 indicates that there may be a tape drive or media error. The tape drive determined that an error occurred, but it cannot isolate the error to faulty hardware or to the tape cartridge. Make sure that the tape cartridge you are using is compatible with your mTape/mRack. If the problem persists, please contact support@mlogic.com
mRack DIT
mRack DIT Driver and RAID GUI for macOS
The following must be installed to use mRack DIT on a Mac:
mLogic SAS LTO Solutions
Desktop SAS LTO User Guide
For mLogic Desktop SAS LTO7 & LTO8 units.
Click here for User Guide PDF
1U Rack Mount SAS LTO User Guide
For mLogic 1U SAS LTO7 & LTO8 units.
Click here for User Guide PDF
LTFS Software for Windows
The following LTFS software supports mLogic SAS LTO7 & LTO8 solutions.
IBM Spectrum Archive SDE LTFS Software for Windows
- Free software for mounting and formatting of LTFS tapes
- Adds drag and drop backup/archiving of media to mLogic SAS LTOs using Windows Explorer
- Compatible with 64-bit Windows 8.1 & Windows 10
To download IBM Spectrum Archive Single Drive Edition (SDE) for Windows follow the instructions below.
Open the IBM Fix Central URL in your web browser. (https://www-945.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/)
- Click the Find Product option.
- In the Product selector field, type SDE and select the entry.
- From the Installed version menu, select the latest version.
- From the Platform menu, select Windows.
- Click Continue to go to the Select fixes page, view the list of available downloads.
- Select a download from the options presented, and click Continue.
- Follow the instructions on the IBM Fix Central download page to download the new version.
Click on the PDF below for instructions on using IBM LTFS software for Windows.
About LTFS
The Linear Tape File System (LTFS) is used to mount mLogic Desktop and Rack-Mountable SAS units in the same way as a disk drive. This enables you to drag and drop media to the LTO tape cartridge. LTFS is a standard format for writing files to LTO tape. LTFS tapes can be mounted and read on Linux, macOS and Windows systems.
LTFS Software for Linux
The following LTFS software supports mLogic SAS LTO7 & LTO8 solutions.
IBM Spectrum Archive SDE LTFS Software for Linux
- Free software for mounting and formatting of LTFS tapes
- Compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.2 (x86_64), 7.3 (x86_64 & ppc64le),
7.4 (x86_64 & ppc64le) & 7.5 (x86_64)
To download IBM Spectrum Archive Single Drive Edition (SDE) for Windows follow the instructions below.
Open the IBM Fix Central URL in your web browser. (https://www-945.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/)
- Click the Find Product option.
- In the Product selector field, type SDE and select the entry.
- From the Installed version menu, select the latest version.
- From the Platform menu, select Linux.
- Click Continue to go to the Select fixes page, view the list of available downloads.
- Select a download from the options presented, and click Continue.
- Follow the instructions on the IBM Fix Central download page to download the new version.
About LTFS
The Linear Tape File System (LTFS) is used to mount mLogic Desktop and Rack-Mountable SAS units in the same way as a disk drive. This enables you to drag and drop media to the LTO tape cartridge. LTFS is a standard format for writing files to LTO tape. LTFS tapes can be mounted and read on Linux, macOS and Windows systems.
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty
mLogic, LLC (the “Company”) warrants its mRack, mRack DIT & mTape units will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three (3) years from the date of purchase of the product. Extended warranties may be purchased separately. This Limited Warranty only applies to the original purchaser of the product, and is not transferable to subsequent owners.
This Limited Warranty is void if the product is subjected to abuse, misuse, abnormal, excessive or improper conditions (including, without limitation, attempts to utilize the product under any condition that exceeds its design capabilities, or any other use beyond the use specified in any product instructions), or if the product is altered or modified in any manner. This Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the product due to external causes (including, without limitation, accident, liquids, chemicals, oxidation, corrosion, or exposure to the elements), or problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by the Company.
The sole remedy under this Limited Warranty is product repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price, at the sole discretion of the Company.
In order to make a claim, the purchaser must request an Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the Company and ship the product to the Company at the purchaser’s expense, together with proof of purchase, and a description of the nature of the defect. The Company will not be held responsible for any product that is damaged or lost in transit to the Company.
PURCHASER AGREES THAT MLOGIC, LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SECONDARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR THE DAMAGE, INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE, PROPERTY OR OTHER PRODUCTS PURCHASER CONNECTS TO THE PRODUCT, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR DATA,WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, PRODUCTS LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF THE DAMAGE, INJURY OR LOSS IS CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OF MLOGIC, LLC. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY MLOGIC, LLC, AND MLOGIC, LLC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.Any dispute under this Limited Warranty shall first be submitted to binding arbitration before the American Arbitration Association in Los Angeles, California.
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