SymplyPRO XTH Ethernet Tape – Desktop
SymplyPRO XTH Ethernet is a dual-drive LTO appliance that enables sharing of up to four LTO drives over a 10Gb iSCSI Ethernet network, removing the need for dedicated servers. Housed in a durable, stylish metal alloy chassis, it features a premium cooling system and a reliable power supply for lasting performance.
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Product Details
High-Performance Architecture and Unparalleled Configuration Flexibility
Most LTO tape solutions were repurposed IT systems—generic, design-compromised, and built with low-cost components. The SymplyPRO XTH Ethernet changes that. Purpose-built for demanding professional workflows, it delivers unmatched performance, reliability, and flexibility.
This innovative dual-drive desktop system features Symply CableLess technology, making it highly serviceable and easily upgradeable. Housed in a rugged yet stylish metal alloy enclosure, the system is compact without compromising on power.
SymplyPRO XTH Ethernet appliance delivers high-performance, networked tape storage designed to separate LTO drives from expensive, power-hungry servers. With up to 4 LTO drives shared over a 10Gb Ethernet iSCSI network, it offer fast, secure access to trusted LTO technology for industries including media, healthcare, education, research, surveillance, datacenters, and government.
Powered by a robust ARM processor, SymplyPRO Ethernet provides speeds up to 2000 MB/s* — about 20% faster than traditional SAS-connected LTO drives — without taxing your host system. Designed for years of trouble-free service and fully supports LTFS and leading backup and archive software applications.
SymplyPRO XTH Ethernet enclosure * 1PC
Half-Height LTO Drive(s) with Symply CableLess technology * 1PC or 2PC
Data Cartridge * 1PC
Cleaning Cartridge * 1PC
macOS iSCSI Initiator License * 1PC
OM4 LC-LC Optical Cable 3m * 12PC
Cat6 Ethernet Cable 5m *1PC
Power Cable * 1PC
3-Year Warranty * 1PC
- Dual 10Gb Ethernet iSCSI (performance up to 2000MB/Sec)
- Supports Single or Dual LTO-7, LTO-8 & LTO-9 Half-Height Drive(s) up to 300MB/Sec
- Advanced Metal Alloy Enclosure with Premium Power Supply and Cooling for Unmatched Reliability.
- Supports LTFS for Massive Interoperability
- Supports AES 256-bit Encryption & WORM for Sensitive Data & Compliance.
- One (1) macOS iSCSI Initiator included
- LTO Data and Cleaning Cartridge Included.
- Two (2) 3m LC-LC OM4 Cables Included.
- Features Kensington T-Bar to Keep Your SymplyPRO Ethernet Secure.
- All Product 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
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 or 2 | 7, 8, 9 | 2 x 10GbE SFP (LC) 1 x SFF-8466 |
1 x SFF-8644 | 30.0 x 21.1 x 13.6 cm 12 x 8.5 x 5.5 in |
5.5kg
12.7lb |
200W Internal (110V ~ 240V) Typical 161W |
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
| 10GbE SFP+ | 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 or later. Note: iSCSI Initiator Required | macOS 11 Big Sur or later. Note: iSCSI Initiator Required |
| 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 | 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
High-Performance Architecture and Unparalleled Configuration Flexibility
Most LTO tape solutions were repurposed IT systems—generic, design-compromised, and built with low-cost components. The SymplyPRO XTH Ethernet changes that. Purpose-built for demanding professional workflows, it delivers unmatched performance, reliability, and flexibility.
This innovative dual-drive desktop system features Symply CableLess technology, making it highly serviceable and easily upgradeable. Housed in a rugged yet stylish metal alloy enclosure, the system is compact without compromising on power.
SymplyPRO XTH Ethernet appliance delivers high-performance, networked tape storage designed to separate LTO drives from expensive, power-hungry servers. With up to 4 LTO drives shared over a 10Gb Ethernet iSCSI network, it offer fast, secure access to trusted LTO technology for industries including media, healthcare, education, research, surveillance, datacenters, and government.
Powered by a robust ARM processor, SymplyPRO Ethernet provides speeds up to 2000 MB/s* — about 20% faster than traditional SAS-connected LTO drives — without taxing your host system. Designed for years of trouble-free service and fully supports LTFS and leading backup and archive software applications.
What's in the box?
SymplyPRO XTH Ethernet enclosure * 1PC
Half-Height LTO Drive(s) with Symply CableLess technology * 1PC or 2PC
Data Cartridge * 1PC
Cleaning Cartridge * 1PC
macOS iSCSI Initiator License * 1PC
OM4 LC-LC Optical Cable 3m * 12PC
Cat6 Ethernet Cable 5m *1PC
Power Cable * 1PC
3-Year Warranty * 1PC
Features & Benefits
- Dual 10Gb Ethernet iSCSI (performance up to 2000MB/Sec)
- Supports Single or Dual LTO-7, LTO-8 & LTO-9 Half-Height Drive(s) up to 300MB/Sec
- Advanced Metal Alloy Enclosure with Premium Power Supply and Cooling for Unmatched Reliability.
- Supports LTFS for Massive Interoperability
- Supports AES 256-bit Encryption & WORM for Sensitive Data & Compliance.
- One (1) macOS iSCSI Initiator included
- LTO Data and Cleaning Cartridge Included.
- Two (2) 3m LC-LC OM4 Cables Included.
- Features Kensington T-Bar to Keep Your SymplyPRO Ethernet Secure.
- All Product 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
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 or 2 | 7, 8, 9 | 2 x 10GbE SFP (LC) 1 x SFF-8466 |
1 x SFF-8644 | 30.0 x 21.1 x 13.6 cm 12 x 8.5 x 5.5 in |
5.5kg
12.7lb |
200W Internal (110V ~ 240V) Typical 161W |
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
| 10GbE SFP+ | 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 or later. Note: iSCSI Initiator Required | macOS 11 Big Sur or later. Note: iSCSI Initiator Required |
| 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 | 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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