As a leader in tape storage solutions, Symply offers an expansive portfolio of LTO products, spanning standalone desktop and rackmount drives, to small and enterprise-class tape libraries. Equipped with a wide range of interfaces, including SAS, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, and Thunderbolt, our SymplyPRO XTL tape libraries are designed to seamlessly integrate into your infrastructure.
Tape technology remains the most cost-effective solution for backup and long-term archiving. The latest LTO-9 generation boasts an uncompressed capacity of 18TB (36TB compressed), and the roadmap extends all the way to LTO-14, with a projected capacity of up to 576 TB. This unparalleled storage density, coupled with high data integrity, 30-year media lifespan, universal LTFS compatibility, and resilience to cyber threats, makes LTO the premier choice for safeguarding data across a diverse range of industries – from personal users and SMBs to enterprise data centers and hyperscalers.
Regardless of your storage needs, there’s a SymplyPRO XTL tape library tailored to your requirements. Our product lineup spans entry-level, compact, mid-range, and enterprise-class models, all backed by industry-leading technical support to ensure your data is secure and accessible.
| Media & Entertainment | Oil & Gas | Government & Military |
| Education | Information Technology | Medical Imaging |
| Finance | Surveillance | Data Centres for Cloud Services |
The SymplyPRO XTL tape libraries are built on field-proven technology, trusted by some of the world’s largest organizations. Designed for seamless integration, these libraries offer a wide range of connectivity options, including SAS, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, and Thunderbolt, ensuring compatibility with your existing infrastructure and leading data protection, backup, and archive software.
Featuring support for the latest LTO generations, from LTO-7 to LTO-9, the SymplyPRO XTL libraries allow for easy, on-demand drive upgrades to accommodate growing storage needs. The XTL 24 and XTL 40 models offer optional redundant power supplies, while the XTL 80 comes standard with dual power sources, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
The XTL 40 and XTL 80 mid-range and enterprise libraries feature a modular design, simplifying the process of adding both storage capacity and additional LTO drives without the need for costly capacity-on-demand or partitioning licenses.
Manage your SymplyPRO XTL libraries with ease, either through the intuitive touchscreen interface or secure web-based management. Monitor the status of your libraries, update drive firmware, perform diagnostic tests, and access industry-leading technical support – all from anywhere in the world.
SymplyPRO XTL 8
SymplyPRO XTL 24
SymplyPRO XTL 40
SymplyPRO XTL 80
SymplyPRO XTL Tape Library Comparison
| XTL 8 | XTL 24 | XTL 40 | XTL 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type Supported | LTO-7, 8, or 9 | LTO-7, 8, or 9 | LTO-7, 8, or 9 | LTO-7, 8, or 9 |
| Rack Units | 1U | 2U | 3U (per module) | 6U (per module) |
| Number of Tape Slots | 8 | 24 | 40 (per module) | 80 (per module) |
| Number of Half Height Drives | 1 | 1 or 2 | 1 to 3 (per module) | 1 to 6 (per module) |
| Number of Full Height Drives | n/a | n/a | 1 (per module) | n/a |
| Number of I/O Slots | 1 | 1 | 5 (per module) | 10 (per module) |
| Number of Magazines | 2 | 2 | 2 (per module) | 2 (per module) |
| Number of Expansion Modules | n/a | n/a | 15 | 6 |
| Max Number of Slots* | 8 | 24 | 640 | 560 |
| Max Number of Half Height Drives* | 1 | 2 | 48 | 42 |
| Max Number of Full Height Drives* | n/a | n/a | 16 | n/a |
| Max Number of I/O Slots* | 1 | 2 | 80 | 70 |
| Redundant Power Supplies | n/a | n/a | Optional | Included |
| SAS Interface |  | | | |
| FC Interface | | | | |
| 10GbE iSCSI Interface |  | | | |
| Thunderbolt 3 Interface | | | | |
| Rack Mount Kit | | | | |
| Barcode Reader | | | | |
| Height | 4.45 cm (1.75″) | 8.9 cm (3.5″) | 13.3 cm (5.25″) | 26.6 cm (10.5″) |
| Width | 44.7 cm (17.6″) | 44.7 cm (17.6″) | 48.2 cm (18.98″) | 47.5 cm (18.7″) |
| Depth | 74.0 cm (29.1″ | 74.0 cm (29.1″ | 87.3 cm (55.34″) | 89.2 cm (35.1″) |
| Weight | 11.3 Kg (25 lb) | 15 Kg (34 lb) | 25.1 Kg (55.34 lb) No Tape Drives | 41 Kg (90 lb) |
| Power | 100 – 240 VAC/80 W | 100 – 240 VAC/160 W | 100 – 240 VAC/300 W | 100 – 240 VAC/300 W |
| Robotic MSBF | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
| Warranty | 3 Years | 3 Years | 3 Years | 3 Years |
*Max Figures based on all Full Stack of Expansion Modules
Environmental
| Environmental Factor | Recommended | Allowable | Non-Operating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry-Bulb Temperature | LTO-9: 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) LTO-7 and LTO-8: 16 to 25 °C (61 to 77 °F) | LTO-9: 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F) LTO-7 and LTO-8: 16 to 30 °C (61 to 86 °F) | -23˚C to 49˚C (-40˚F to 140˚F) |
| Relative Humidity | LTO-9: 20 to 50% (non-condensing) LTO-7 and LTO-8: 20 to 50% (non-condensing) | LTO-9: 20 to 50% (non-condensing) LTO-7 and LTO-8: 20 to 50% (non-condensing) | 5 to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Maximum Temperature Change | 5 °C / hour | 5 °C / hour | n/a |
| Maximum Humidity Change | 5% / hour | 5% / hour | n/a |
| Temperature Limitation for Humidity Conditions | LTO-9: Max Dew Point 22 °C (72 °F) LTO-7 and LTO-8 Wet Bulb Temperature <= 26 °C (79 °F) | LTO-9: Max Dew Point 22 °C (72 °F) LTO-7 and LTO-8 Wet Bulb Temperature <= 26 °C (79 °F) | |
| Maximum Altitude | 3,048 m (10,000 ft) | 3,048 m (10,000 ft) | 12,192 m (40,000 ft) |
Unlock the Power of 10GbE with the SymplyPRO XTL Ethernet Sled
The SymplyPRO XTL Ethernet Sled is a revolutionary enhancement to the SymplyPRO XTL 24, XTL 40, and XTL 80 tape libraries, enabling customers to bridge up to 4 SAS tape drives to high-speed 10GbE iSCSI networks. This innovative solution allows you to disaggregate your tape library resources from costly, power-hungry server platforms, distributing data protection tasks across your network for readily available, high-speed access.
The SymplyPRO XTL Ethernet Sled occupies a single drive bay within the XTL 24, XTL 40, or XTL 80 library base or expansion module, connecting to up to 4 LTO SAS tape drives. This provides shared access to the entire library’s resources over a 10GbE iSCSI network, presented to the host operating system as an iSCSI target.
By leveraging the lower cost of SAS drives combined with the ubiquity and high performance of 10GbE networks, the SymplyPRO XTL Ethernet Sled offers broad interoperability, allowing you to utilize the tape libraries with your existing data protection and archive applications, just as if they were connected via SAS or Fibre Channel.
This game-changing enhancement is ideal for a wide range of industries, including Media and Entertainment, SMBs, SMEs, Healthcare, Education, Research, Surveillance, Data Centers, and Federal customers, providing readily available, high-speed access to the powerful SymplyPRO XTL 40 and XTL 80 tape libraries.
Seamless Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity with the SymplyPRO XTL Thunderbolt Sled
The SymplyPRO XTL Thunderbolt Sled is a groundbreaking enhancement to the SymplyPRO XTL 24, XTL 40, and XTL80 tape libraries, allowing you to bridge up to 8 LTO SAS drives to the high-performance Thunderbolt 3 interface. This industry-first solution provides easy plug-and-play connectivity to any Thunderbolt-enabled host computer, including both macOS and Windows systems, making it simple to connect your tape libraries to laptops, desktops, and servers.
The SymplyPRO XTL Thunderbolt Sled occupies a single drive bay within the XTL 24, XTL 40, or XTL 80 library base or expansion module, enabling you to connect up to 8 LTO SAS tape drives and bridge them to the Thunderbolt 3 interface. The LTO library is presented to the host operating system as a standard SAS target over a single, high-performance Thunderbolt 3 connection, ensuring broad interoperability with your existing data protection and archive applications.
This revolutionary solution brings plug-and-play Thunderbolt 3 connectivity to LTO tape libraries, opening up new possibilities for a variety of industries, including Media and Entertainment, SMBs, SMEs, Healthcare, Education, and Research. Experience the power of seamless integration and unparalleled performance with the SymplyPRO XTL Thunderbolt Sled.
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