PowerVault LTO8 Tape Drive - Reference Articles
Summary: Using the PowerVault LTO8 drive for backup and storage. How to update the drivers.
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Support Library - PowerVault LTO8 Tape Drive
Product Overview:
Simplify data backup and archive by integrating the LTO family of tape drives into your data center. With up to 12TB of native capacity on a single cartridge, LTO drives provide decades of shelf life for industries and tasks that need reliable, long-term and large-capacity data retention. LTO tape drives deliver peace of mind that your data is securely stored in a regulatory compliance against problems like hardware failure, natural disasters, theft or cyber threats.
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Cause
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Resolution
Troubleshooting:
- Drivers and Downloads (Got to Tape Drives and select the Operating System)
- Windows Server 2012R2 and Windows Server 2016 Fail to Load an Inbox Driver for an LTO8 Tape Drive
Affected Products
PowerVault LTO8Article Properties
Article Number: 000125982
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 20 Oct 2025
Version: 7
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