I don't think it can be done by USB. The SAS-to-USB chips operate in
"mass storage" mode, suitable for SAS hard drives. The LTO drive will
need an adapter that operates in SCSI emulation mode. I don't know of
any adapters that aren't strictly for hard drives, but maybe there are.
Another
Dear Adam,
In message you wrote:
>
> This might be considered slightly off topic but has anybody tried
> installing USB3 PCIe card in an external LTO tape drive?
>
> Many models appear to have 2 slots with only one occupied by SAS by
> default, e.g:
>
