SymplyPRO 1RU Thunderbolt – Rackmount
The SymplyPRO 1RU Thunderbolt rack packs single or dual half-height LTO drive(s) in a rugged, stylish metal chassis. Featuring Symply CableLess tech for easy upgrades, it’s built for long-term performance. With dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, SAS host and expansion ports, premium cooling, and power—it’s fast, flexible, and LTFS-ready for any pro archive workflow.
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Product Details
Most LTO tape systems were just repurposed IT hardware—generic, underpowered, and built with budget parts. SymplyPRO Rackmount Thunderbolt LTO changes everything. Designed specifically for media professionals, it delivers true performance, reliability, and serviceability in a sleek 1RU or 2RU form factor.
Featuring innovative single and dual-drive configurations with Symply CableLess technology, it’s easy to service and upgrade. Housed in a durable metal alloy chassis, it includes dual fans, a premium power supply, and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy chaining and fast charging.
Unique SAS Expansion and Host Ports add flexibility—connect to other SAS devices or use with non-Thunderbolt systems. With full LTFS support, your data stays accessible, non-proprietary, and easy to share or migrate.
SymplyPRO Rackmount Thunderbolt LTO is built for demanding workflows—and built to last.
SymplyPRO 1RU Thunderbolt Rackmount enclosure * 1PC
Half-Height LTO Drive(s) with Symply CableLess technology * 1PC or 2PC
Data Cartridge * 1PC
Cleaning Cartridge * 1PC
Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable 2m * 1PC
SymplyLOCK * 1PC
Power Cable * 1PC
3-Year Warranty * 1PC
- 1RU Single or Dual Drive Options for Flexible Configurations.
- 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.
- 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 |
| 1RU Rackmount (Half-Height) | 1 or 2 (Internal) |
7, 8, 9 | 2 x TB3 1 x SFF-8644 |
1 x SFF-8644 | 43.5 x 48.2 x 4.4 cm (17. 1x 19 x 1.7in) | 5 KG (11 lb) |
350W Internal (110V ~ 240V) Typical 166W |
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
Most LTO tape systems were just repurposed IT hardware—generic, underpowered, and built with budget parts. SymplyPRO Rackmount Thunderbolt LTO changes everything. Designed specifically for media professionals, it delivers true performance, reliability, and serviceability in a sleek 1RU or 2RU form factor.
Featuring innovative single and dual-drive configurations with Symply CableLess technology, it’s easy to service and upgrade. Housed in a durable metal alloy chassis, it includes dual fans, a premium power supply, and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy chaining and fast charging.
Unique SAS Expansion and Host Ports add flexibility—connect to other SAS devices or use with non-Thunderbolt systems. With full LTFS support, your data stays accessible, non-proprietary, and easy to share or migrate.
SymplyPRO Rackmount Thunderbolt LTO is built for demanding workflows—and built to last.
What's in the box?
SymplyPRO 1RU Thunderbolt Rackmount enclosure * 1PC
Half-Height LTO Drive(s) with Symply CableLess technology * 1PC or 2PC
Data Cartridge * 1PC
Cleaning Cartridge * 1PC
Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable 2m * 1PC
SymplyLOCK * 1PC
Power Cable * 1PC
3-Year Warranty * 1PC
Features & Benefits
- 1RU Single or Dual Drive Options for Flexible Configurations.
- 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.
- 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 |
| 1RU Rackmount (Half-Height) | 1 or 2 (Internal) |
7, 8, 9 | 2 x TB3 1 x SFF-8644 |
1 x SFF-8644 | 43.5 x 48.2 x 4.4 cm (17. 1x 19 x 1.7in) | 5 KG (11 lb) |
350W Internal (110V ~ 240V) Typical 166W |
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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