SymplyPRO DIT Thunderbolt – Desktop
This single half-height LTO drive comes housed in a sleek, durable metal alloy enclosure that combines style with strength. It features dual 2.5” SSD readers that accept any standard 2.5” SSD or Atomos Master Caddie. Despite its compact size, it’s loaded with premium features—including a high-quality cooling fan, reliable power supply, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for easy daisy chaining, and fast device charging.
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Product Details
The SymplyPRO DIT Thunderbolt LTO is a purpose-built, all-in-one solution for on-set and DIT professionals who need reliable backup, archiving, and data transfer. Unlike generic IT systems, this unit was developed in collaboration with media professionals, combining industry-specific features with rugged, high-quality construction.
Housed in a durable metal alloy chassis, it features advanced cooling, a premium power supply, and support for 2.5″ SSDs and Atomos Master Caddies for fast, efficient workflows. The system includes dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy chaining and charging, as well as SAS Expansion and Host Ports for maximum connectivity and flexibility—even with non-Thunderbolt workstations.
Perfect for rapid camera card offloads and large-scale media projects.
Support LTFS, ensuring non-proprietary, easy-to-manage archiving that integrates seamlessly into any production or post workflow. And with Symply’s unique CableLess technology, dual-drive systems are easy to service and upgrade—no tools or downtime required.
Reliable, flexible, and built for the field, SymplyPRO DIT Thunderbolt is the ultimate data companion for media professionals.
SymplyPRO DIT Thunderbolt enclosure * 1PC
Half-Height LTO Drive * 1PC
2.5” SSD Readers * 1PC
Data Cartridge * 1PC
Cleaning Cartridge * 1PC
Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable 2m * 1PC
SymplyLOCK * 1PC
Power Cable * 1PC
3-Year Warranty * 1PC
- Desktop Single Drive Option with 2 x 2.5” SSD Bays
- Supports LTO-7, LTO-8 & LTO-9 Half-Height Drive up to 300MB/Sec per Drive
- Advanced Metal Alloy Enclosure with Premium Power Supply and Cooling for Unmatched Reliability.
- Horizontally Mounted LTO, for Best Reliability.
- Supports LTFS for Massive Interoperability
- Supports AES 256-bit Encryption & WORM for Sensitive Data & Compliance.
- LTO Data and Cleaning Cartridge Included.
- Premium 2m (6.5ft) Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable Included.
- SymplyLOCK, Beautifully Machined Aluminium Thunderbolt Cable Locking
- Features Kensington T-Bar to Keep Your SymplyPRO Secure.
- All products shipped in North America are TAA-compliant.
- 3-Year Warranty, no Additional Charges for Advice, Installation, or Upgrades
- Optional Uplift to 5-Year Warranty for Ultimate Peace of Mind
- Optional Ruggedized Transport Cases if you are on the Move.
Technical Specifications
| Form-Factor | Drives | LTO Gen | Host Interface | Expansion Interface | D x W x H cm/in |
Weight kg/lbs | Power Supply |
| Desktop (Half-Height) | 1 | 7, 8, 9 | 2 x TB3, 1 x SFF-8644 | 1 x SFF-8644 | 27.5 x 21.1 x 9.2 cm 11 x 8.5 x 3.5 in |
3.84kg
8.5lb |
200W Internal (110V ~ 240V) Typical 126W |
Performance & Capacity
| Drive Type | Media Type | Performance Native (Compressed) | Capacity Native (Compressed) |
| LTO-9 Half Height | LTO-9 | 300MB/Sec (500MB/Sec) | 18 TB (45 TB) |
| LTO-8 Half Height | LTO-8 | 300MB/Sec (500MB/Sec) | 12 TB (30 TB) |
| LTO-7 Half Height | LTO-7 | 300MB/Sec (500MB/Sec) | 6 TB (15 TB) |
Reliability
| LTO Type | Half-Height | Full-Height |
| MTBF (Hours) | 250,000 @ 100% duty cycle | 250,000 @ 100% duty cycle |
| MSBF | 100,000 cycles | 100,000 cycles |
| Load / Unload Cycles | 80,000 cycles | 300,000 cycles |
Environmental (LTO-9)
| Temperature | Humidity | Altitude | |
| Operating | 15 to 25 C (59 to 77 F) | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) | 3048m (10,000 ft) |
| MSBF | -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F) excludes media | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) | 12192m (40,000 ft) |
Operating System Support
| Thunderbolt 3 Interface | SAS Interface |
| Windows 11 and 10, Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016 | Windows 11 and 10, Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016 |
| macOS 11 “Big Sur” and later | macOS 11 “Big Sur” and later |
| Rocky Linux 8/9, CentOS 7, OpenSUSE LEAP 42/15, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8/9, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12/15, and Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 LTS |
Description
The SymplyPRO DIT Thunderbolt LTO is a purpose-built, all-in-one solution for on-set and DIT professionals who need reliable backup, archiving, and data transfer. Unlike generic IT systems, this unit was developed in collaboration with media professionals, combining industry-specific features with rugged, high-quality construction.
Housed in a durable metal alloy chassis, it features advanced cooling, a premium power supply, and support for 2.5″ SSDs and Atomos Master Caddies for fast, efficient workflows. The system includes dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy chaining and charging, as well as SAS Expansion and Host Ports for maximum connectivity and flexibility—even with non-Thunderbolt workstations.
Perfect for rapid camera card offloads and large-scale media projects.
Support LTFS, ensuring non-proprietary, easy-to-manage archiving that integrates seamlessly into any production or post workflow. And with Symply’s unique CableLess technology, dual-drive systems are easy to service and upgrade—no tools or downtime required.
Reliable, flexible, and built for the field, SymplyPRO DIT Thunderbolt is the ultimate data companion for media professionals.
What's in the box?
SymplyPRO DIT Thunderbolt enclosure * 1PC
Half-Height LTO Drive * 1PC
2.5” SSD Readers * 1PC
Data Cartridge * 1PC
Cleaning Cartridge * 1PC
Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable 2m * 1PC
SymplyLOCK * 1PC
Power Cable * 1PC
3-Year Warranty * 1PC
Features & Benefits
- Desktop Single Drive Option with 2 x 2.5” SSD Bays
- Supports LTO-7, LTO-8 & LTO-9 Half-Height Drive up to 300MB/Sec per Drive
- Advanced Metal Alloy Enclosure with Premium Power Supply and Cooling for Unmatched Reliability.
- Horizontally Mounted LTO, for Best Reliability.
- Supports LTFS for Massive Interoperability
- Supports AES 256-bit Encryption & WORM for Sensitive Data & Compliance.
- LTO Data and Cleaning Cartridge Included.
- Premium 2m (6.5ft) Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable Included.
- SymplyLOCK, Beautifully Machined Aluminium Thunderbolt Cable Locking
- Features Kensington T-Bar to Keep Your SymplyPRO Secure.
- All products shipped in North America are TAA-compliant.
- 3-Year Warranty, no Additional Charges for Advice, Installation, or Upgrades
- Optional Uplift to 5-Year Warranty for Ultimate Peace of Mind
- Optional Ruggedized Transport Cases if you are on the Move.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Form-Factor | Drives | LTO Gen | Host Interface | Expansion Interface | D x W x H cm/in |
Weight kg/lbs | Power Supply |
| Desktop (Half-Height) | 1 | 7, 8, 9 | 2 x TB3, 1 x SFF-8644 | 1 x SFF-8644 | 27.5 x 21.1 x 9.2 cm 11 x 8.5 x 3.5 in |
3.84kg
8.5lb |
200W Internal (110V ~ 240V) Typical 126W |
Performance & Capacity
| Drive Type | Media Type | Performance Native (Compressed) | Capacity Native (Compressed) |
| LTO-9 Half Height | LTO-9 | 300MB/Sec (500MB/Sec) | 18 TB (45 TB) |
| LTO-8 Half Height | LTO-8 | 300MB/Sec (500MB/Sec) | 12 TB (30 TB) |
| LTO-7 Half Height | LTO-7 | 300MB/Sec (500MB/Sec) | 6 TB (15 TB) |
Reliability
| LTO Type | Half-Height | Full-Height |
| MTBF (Hours) | 250,000 @ 100% duty cycle | 250,000 @ 100% duty cycle |
| MSBF | 100,000 cycles | 100,000 cycles |
| Load / Unload Cycles | 80,000 cycles | 300,000 cycles |
Environmental (LTO-9)
| Temperature | Humidity | Altitude | |
| Operating | 15 to 25 C (59 to 77 F) | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) | 3048m (10,000 ft) |
| MSBF | -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F) excludes media | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) | 12192m (40,000 ft) |
Operating System Support
| Thunderbolt 3 Interface | SAS Interface |
| Windows 11 and 10, Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016 | Windows 11 and 10, Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016 |
| macOS 11 “Big Sur” and later | macOS 11 “Big Sur” and later |
| Rocky Linux 8/9, CentOS 7, OpenSUSE LEAP 42/15, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8/9, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12/15, and Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 LTS |
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