SymplyPRO 2U SAS – Rackmount LTO Tape Drive
2U SAS LTO tape drive in a rugged all-metal rackmount chassis, with one or two full-height LTO-9 or LTO-10 drives at up to 400 MB/s native each. Connects to any server or workstation with a SAS host bus adapter (HBA) through a 12Gb SAS port, with SymplyCABLELESS drive upgrades, a rack kit, and your choice of Hedge Canister or YoYotta archive software included.
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Product Details
2U SAS LTO Tape Drive for LTO-9 and LTO-10
SymplyPRO 2U SAS is a rackmount LTO tape drive that holds one or two full-height LTO-9 or LTO-10 drives in a robust 2U all-metal chassis. Start with one drive and add a second whenever you need more throughput.
Every chassis integrates a premium power supply and efficient front-to-back cooling, and ships with a rack kit for straightforward installation. SymplyCABLELESS™ architecture means drives slide in and out with no internal cabling, so adding a second drive, upgrading, or swapping a drive for service is quick and simple. The LTO-10 configuration uses the 2U Gen2 chassis, built for the LTO-10 full-height drive.
The drive connects through a 12Gb SAS host port (SFF-8644) to any Mac, Windows, or Linux server or workstation with a SAS host bus adapter (HBA). A 2m SAS cable is included; the HBA is purchased separately.
Every purchase includes your choice of Hedge Canister or YoYotta archive software. The 2U SAS is also compatible with leading backup and archive applications, including Archiware P5, Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault, and Cohesity NetBackup. SymplyATOM2, Symply’s free management software for macOS and Windows, handles drive diagnostics, verified firmware updates, and LTFS tape check and repair. AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support help enforce retention policies, and ejected cartridges stay fully offline for an air-gapped copy.
- One or two drives — start with a single full-height drive and add a second whenever you need more throughput.
- SymplyCABLELESS™ — drives install and remove with no internal cabling, for fast upgrades and servicing.
- SAS connectivity — 12Gb SAS host port (SFF-8644) connects to any server or workstation with a SAS HBA.
- Capacity & speed — up to 30 TB native per LTO-10 cartridge (40 TB with LTO-10 Enterprise Aramid media) or 18 TB per LTO-9 cartridge, at up to 400 MB/s native per drive.
- Rack-ready — 2U all-metal chassis with front-to-back cooling and an integrated power supply; rack kit included.
- Archive software included — choose Hedge Canister (macOS or Windows, perpetual license with one year of maintenance) or YoYotta (macOS, one-year subscription) at no extra cost.
- SymplyATOM2 — free drive management software for macOS and Windows — diagnostics, verified firmware updates, LTFS check & repair, and full-tape write tests.
- LTFS support — tapes are written in the open LTFS format for simple, cross-platform interchange.
- Compatible with leading software — Hedge Canister, YoYotta, Archiware P5, Veeam Backup & Replication, Acronis Cyber Protect, Commvault, Cohesity NetBackup, Arcserve, Retrospect, and Bacula.
- Security & compliance built in — AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support for non-erasable, non-rewritable retention.
- Air-gapped by design — supports the 3-2-1-1-0 best practice with an offline copy for ransomware resilience.
- Compliance & certifications — CE, UKCA, FCC Class A, RoHS.
- Warranty — 3-year Advanced Replacement warranty, with an optional 2-year extension.
- SymplyPRO 2U SAS rackmount chassis with 1 or 2 full-height LTO drives (LTO-9 or LTO-10, as ordered)
- 1x LTO data cartridge
- 1x LTO cleaning cartridge
- 1x 2m (6.5 ft) SAS cable (SFF-8644 to SFF-8644)
- 1x rack kit
- 1x 2m (6.5 ft) power cable
- 1x 2m (6.5 ft) IEC-to-IEC power cable
- Hedge Canister or YoYotta license (claim within 90 days of purchase)
- SymplyATOM2 management software (free download)
- 3-year Advanced Replacement warranty
Note: a SAS host bus adapter (HBA) is required in your computer and is not included.
Models
| 2U LTO-9 | 2U Gen2 LTO-10 | |
| Drive Form Factor | Full-height | Full-height |
| Number of Drives | 1 or 2 | 1 or 2 |
| Host Interface | 1x 12Gb SAS (SFF-8644) | 1x 12Gb SAS (SFF-8644) |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 43.5 x 48.2 x 8.8 cm (17.1 x 19.0 x 3.5 in) | 43.5 x 48.2 x 8.8 cm (17.1 x 19.0 x 3.5 in) |
| Weight | 10.2 kg (22.5 lb) | 10.9 kg (24.0 lb) |
| Power Supply | 350W internal (110–240V), typical 90W | 350W internal (110–240V), typical 90W |
Configurations
| Part Number | Included Drive | Capacity Native (Compressed) | Performance Native (Compressed) |
| SYSAS-RS2LAF2B-CT | LTO-10 Full-Height | 30 TB (75 TB) | 400 MB/s (1000 MB/s) |
| SYSAS-RS2L9F2B-CT | LTO-9 Full-Height | 18 TB (45 TB) | 400 MB/s (1000 MB/s) |
** Compressed figures assume a 2.5:1 compression ratio.
Second Drive Upgrades
| Part Number | Upgrade Drive |
| SYLTO-iSTLAFH1-0T | LTO-10 Full-Height (2U Gen2) |
| SYLTO-iSCL9FH1 | LTO-9 Full-Height (2U) |
Performance & Capacity
| Drive Type | Media Type | Performance Native (Compressed) | Capacity Native (Compressed) |
| LTO-10 Full-Height | LTO-10 Enterprise (Aramid) | 400 MB/s (1000 MB/s) | 40 TB (100 TB) |
| LTO-10 Full-Height | LTO-10 | 400 MB/s (1000 MB/s) | 30 TB (75 TB) |
| LTO-9 Full-Height | LTO-9 | 400 MB/s (1000 MB/s) | 18 TB (45 TB) |
| LTO-9 Full-Height | LTO-8 | 360 MB/s (900 MB/s) | 12 TB (30 TB) |
Reliability
| Drive Type | MTBF (Hours) | MSBF (Mean Swaps Before Failure) | Load / Unload Cycles |
| Full-Height | 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle | 100,000 | 300,000 |
Media Compatibility
| LTO-10 Media | LTO-9 Media | LTO-8 Media | |
| LTO-10 Drive | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| LTO-9 Drive | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ |
✔ Read/Write ✕ Incompatible
Environmental Specifications
| Environmental Factor | Recommended1 | Allowable2 | Non-Operating |
| Dry-Bulb Temperature | LTO-9 and LTO-10: 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) | LTO-9 and LTO-10: 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F) | 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) |
| Relative Humidity | 20 to 50% (non-condensing) | 20 to 80% (non-condensing) | 20 to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Maximum Temperature Change | 5 °C (41 °F) / hour | 5 °C (41 °F) / hour | 5 °C (41 °F) / hour |
| Maximum Humidity Change | 5% / hour | 5% / hour | 5% / hour |
| Temperature Limitation for Humidity Conditions | LTO-9 and LTO-10: Max Dew Point 22 °C (72 °F) | ||
| Maximum Altitude | 3,048 m (10,000 ft) | 3,048 m (10,000 ft) | 12,192 m (40,000 ft) |
| Dust Concentration | Less than 200 micrograms / cubic meter |
Storage & Shipping
| Condition | Environmental Specification |
| Short-term storage conditions | See operating conditions |
| Long-term storage conditions | See operating conditions |
| Shipping conditions3 | 5 to 45 °C (41 to 113 °F); 10% to 80% RH non-condensing; 26 °C (72 °F) dew point maximum |
1 Recommended: The recommended operational/storage environmental envelope provides guidance on the environmental range for optimal performance and high reliability. This environmental range protects for 30-year archival storage.
2 Allowable: The allowable operational/storage environmental envelope defines the test limits to verify that the equipment will function within the environmental envelope. This environmental range is defined for operational storage of less than 6 months.
3 Shipping: When shipping media over extended environmental ranges, shipping times should be limited to minimize the duration of media being exposed to varying environmental conditions at lower and upper ranges. LTO tape media specifications provided by the LTO program at www.lto.org or specifications provided by the media manufacturer.
Note: Prolonged exposure to conditions outside the recommended range, especially approaching the extremes of the allowable operating environment, can result in decreased equipment reliability and longevity. An occasional short-term excursion into the allowable envelope is generally acceptable but may result in performance and reliability implications and higher power consumption.
| SymplyPRO 1U SAS | SymplyPRO 2U SAS | |
| Rack Units | 1U | 2U |
| Drives | 1 or 2 half-height | 1 or 2 full-height |
| LTO Generations | LTO-8, 9 (any mix) | LTO-9 or LTO-10 |
| Native Speed per Drive | 300 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
| Max Native per Cartridge | 18 TB | 30 TB (LTO-10) / 40 TB (LTO-10 Aramid) |
| Weight | 6.1 kg (13.4 lb) | 10.2 kg (22.5 lb) / Gen2: 10.9 kg (24.0 lb) |
Overview
2U SAS LTO Tape Drive for LTO-9 and LTO-10
SymplyPRO 2U SAS is a rackmount LTO tape drive that holds one or two full-height LTO-9 or LTO-10 drives in a robust 2U all-metal chassis. Start with one drive and add a second whenever you need more throughput.
Every chassis integrates a premium power supply and efficient front-to-back cooling, and ships with a rack kit for straightforward installation. SymplyCABLELESS™ architecture means drives slide in and out with no internal cabling, so adding a second drive, upgrading, or swapping a drive for service is quick and simple. The LTO-10 configuration uses the 2U Gen2 chassis, built for the LTO-10 full-height drive.
The drive connects through a 12Gb SAS host port (SFF-8644) to any Mac, Windows, or Linux server or workstation with a SAS host bus adapter (HBA). A 2m SAS cable is included; the HBA is purchased separately.
Every purchase includes your choice of Hedge Canister or YoYotta archive software. The 2U SAS is also compatible with leading backup and archive applications, including Archiware P5, Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault, and Cohesity NetBackup. SymplyATOM2, Symply’s free management software for macOS and Windows, handles drive diagnostics, verified firmware updates, and LTFS tape check and repair. AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support help enforce retention policies, and ejected cartridges stay fully offline for an air-gapped copy.
Features & Benefits
- One or two drives — start with a single full-height drive and add a second whenever you need more throughput.
- SymplyCABLELESS™ — drives install and remove with no internal cabling, for fast upgrades and servicing.
- SAS connectivity — 12Gb SAS host port (SFF-8644) connects to any server or workstation with a SAS HBA.
- Capacity & speed — up to 30 TB native per LTO-10 cartridge (40 TB with LTO-10 Enterprise Aramid media) or 18 TB per LTO-9 cartridge, at up to 400 MB/s native per drive.
- Rack-ready — 2U all-metal chassis with front-to-back cooling and an integrated power supply; rack kit included.
- Archive software included — choose Hedge Canister (macOS or Windows, perpetual license with one year of maintenance) or YoYotta (macOS, one-year subscription) at no extra cost.
- SymplyATOM2 — free drive management software for macOS and Windows — diagnostics, verified firmware updates, LTFS check & repair, and full-tape write tests.
- LTFS support — tapes are written in the open LTFS format for simple, cross-platform interchange.
- Compatible with leading software — Hedge Canister, YoYotta, Archiware P5, Veeam Backup & Replication, Acronis Cyber Protect, Commvault, Cohesity NetBackup, Arcserve, Retrospect, and Bacula.
- Security & compliance built in — AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support for non-erasable, non-rewritable retention.
- Air-gapped by design — supports the 3-2-1-1-0 best practice with an offline copy for ransomware resilience.
- Compliance & certifications — CE, UKCA, FCC Class A, RoHS.
- Warranty — 3-year Advanced Replacement warranty, with an optional 2-year extension.
What's in the Box
- SymplyPRO 2U SAS rackmount chassis with 1 or 2 full-height LTO drives (LTO-9 or LTO-10, as ordered)
- 1x LTO data cartridge
- 1x LTO cleaning cartridge
- 1x 2m (6.5 ft) SAS cable (SFF-8644 to SFF-8644)
- 1x rack kit
- 1x 2m (6.5 ft) power cable
- 1x 2m (6.5 ft) IEC-to-IEC power cable
- Hedge Canister or YoYotta license (claim within 90 days of purchase)
- SymplyATOM2 management software (free download)
- 3-year Advanced Replacement warranty
Note: a SAS host bus adapter (HBA) is required in your computer and is not included.
Technical Specifications
Models
| 2U LTO-9 | 2U Gen2 LTO-10 | |
| Drive Form Factor | Full-height | Full-height |
| Number of Drives | 1 or 2 | 1 or 2 |
| Host Interface | 1x 12Gb SAS (SFF-8644) | 1x 12Gb SAS (SFF-8644) |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 43.5 x 48.2 x 8.8 cm (17.1 x 19.0 x 3.5 in) | 43.5 x 48.2 x 8.8 cm (17.1 x 19.0 x 3.5 in) |
| Weight | 10.2 kg (22.5 lb) | 10.9 kg (24.0 lb) |
| Power Supply | 350W internal (110–240V), typical 90W | 350W internal (110–240V), typical 90W |
Configurations
| Part Number | Included Drive | Capacity Native (Compressed) | Performance Native (Compressed) |
| SYSAS-RS2LAF2B-CT | LTO-10 Full-Height | 30 TB (75 TB) | 400 MB/s (1000 MB/s) |
| SYSAS-RS2L9F2B-CT | LTO-9 Full-Height | 18 TB (45 TB) | 400 MB/s (1000 MB/s) |
** Compressed figures assume a 2.5:1 compression ratio.
Second Drive Upgrades
| Part Number | Upgrade Drive |
| SYLTO-iSTLAFH1-0T | LTO-10 Full-Height (2U Gen2) |
| SYLTO-iSCL9FH1 | LTO-9 Full-Height (2U) |
Performance & Capacity
| Drive Type | Media Type | Performance Native (Compressed) | Capacity Native (Compressed) |
| LTO-10 Full-Height | LTO-10 Enterprise (Aramid) | 400 MB/s (1000 MB/s) | 40 TB (100 TB) |
| LTO-10 Full-Height | LTO-10 | 400 MB/s (1000 MB/s) | 30 TB (75 TB) |
| LTO-9 Full-Height | LTO-9 | 400 MB/s (1000 MB/s) | 18 TB (45 TB) |
| LTO-9 Full-Height | LTO-8 | 360 MB/s (900 MB/s) | 12 TB (30 TB) |
Reliability
| Drive Type | MTBF (Hours) | MSBF (Mean Swaps Before Failure) | Load / Unload Cycles |
| Full-Height | 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle | 100,000 | 300,000 |
Media Compatibility
| LTO-10 Media | LTO-9 Media | LTO-8 Media | |
| LTO-10 Drive | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| LTO-9 Drive | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ |
✔ Read/Write ✕ Incompatible
Environmental Specifications
| Environmental Factor | Recommended1 | Allowable2 | Non-Operating |
| Dry-Bulb Temperature | LTO-9 and LTO-10: 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) | LTO-9 and LTO-10: 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F) | 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) |
| Relative Humidity | 20 to 50% (non-condensing) | 20 to 80% (non-condensing) | 20 to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Maximum Temperature Change | 5 °C (41 °F) / hour | 5 °C (41 °F) / hour | 5 °C (41 °F) / hour |
| Maximum Humidity Change | 5% / hour | 5% / hour | 5% / hour |
| Temperature Limitation for Humidity Conditions | LTO-9 and LTO-10: Max Dew Point 22 °C (72 °F) | ||
| Maximum Altitude | 3,048 m (10,000 ft) | 3,048 m (10,000 ft) | 12,192 m (40,000 ft) |
| Dust Concentration | Less than 200 micrograms / cubic meter |
Storage & Shipping
| Condition | Environmental Specification |
| Short-term storage conditions | See operating conditions |
| Long-term storage conditions | See operating conditions |
| Shipping conditions3 | 5 to 45 °C (41 to 113 °F); 10% to 80% RH non-condensing; 26 °C (72 °F) dew point maximum |
1 Recommended: The recommended operational/storage environmental envelope provides guidance on the environmental range for optimal performance and high reliability. This environmental range protects for 30-year archival storage.
2 Allowable: The allowable operational/storage environmental envelope defines the test limits to verify that the equipment will function within the environmental envelope. This environmental range is defined for operational storage of less than 6 months.
3 Shipping: When shipping media over extended environmental ranges, shipping times should be limited to minimize the duration of media being exposed to varying environmental conditions at lower and upper ranges. LTO tape media specifications provided by the LTO program at www.lto.org or specifications provided by the media manufacturer.
Note: Prolonged exposure to conditions outside the recommended range, especially approaching the extremes of the allowable operating environment, can result in decreased equipment reliability and longevity. An occasional short-term excursion into the allowable envelope is generally acceptable but may result in performance and reliability implications and higher power consumption.
Compare SAS Rackmount Models
| SymplyPRO 1U SAS | SymplyPRO 2U SAS | |
| Rack Units | 1U | 2U |
| Drives | 1 or 2 half-height | 1 or 2 full-height |
| LTO Generations | LTO-8, 9 (any mix) | LTO-9 or LTO-10 |
| Native Speed per Drive | 300 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
| Max Native per Cartridge | 18 TB | 30 TB (LTO-10) / 40 TB (LTO-10 Aramid) |
| Weight | 6.1 kg (13.4 lb) | 10.2 kg (22.5 lb) / Gen2: 10.9 kg (24.0 lb) |
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