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SymplyPRO Thunderbolt – Desktop

This single half-height LTO drive comes housed in a sleek, durable metal alloy enclosure that combines style with strength. 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. Designed for years of trouble-free service.

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SymplyPRO Thunderbolt is built with creatives in mind. Unlike re-purposed IT boxes, these desktop systems are designed from the ground up for studio, on-set, and lab use, delivering years of reliable, trouble-free service. Featuring a compact, robust all-metal design that’s simple, affordable and energy-efficient. Every enclosure integrates a premium PSU and cooling fan. 

 

Each model comes equipped with two Thunderbolt™ 3 ports that support daisy-chaining, with one port delivering 60W of power for device charging. For additional flexibility, every unit also includes SAS Host and SAS Expansion ports, allowing you to connect other SAS devices to your Thunderbolt computer, or use the drive with a non-Thunderbolt workstation.

 

Every SymplyPRO Thunderbolt configuration supports Linear Tape File System (LTFS), enabling familiar drag-and-drop file operations and simple interchange without heavy backup software. It’s also compatible with leading backup and archive applications that support LTO—media-focused tools such as Archiware P5, Hedge Canister, YoYotta, and XenData; plus broader IT platforms including Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, IBM Spectrum Protect, Arcserve, Retrospect, and the open-source Bacula and Bareos.

 

On Windows and Linux, SymplyPRO Thunderbolt integrates with standard platform tools and LTO software stacks (e.g., IBM tape drivers, IBM Spectrum Archive LTFS, and ITDT diagnostics). On macOS, SymplyATOM™ provides streamlined tape operations—format, mount/eject LTFS, one-click diagnostics and log capture, and in-app firmware updates for SymplyPRO drives. This ensures straightforward deployment in mixed environment.

  • SymplyPRO Thunderbolt enclosure * 1PC
  • Half-Height LTO Drive * 1PC
  • Data Cartridge * 1PC
  • Cleaning Cartridge * 1PC
  • Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable 2m * 1PC
  • SymplyLOCK * 1PC
  • Power Cable * 1PC
  • 3-Year Warranty * 1PC
  • Thunderbolt™ 3 host interface with SymplyLOCK™ cable locking — dual Thunderbolt™ 3 ports with daisy-chain support (compatible with Thunderbolt 4/5 hosts), including one port providing up to 60W of device charging.
  • 12Gb SAS connectivity — SAS Host port allows connection to non-Thunderbolt workstations.
  • Desktop configuration — available with LTO-7, LTO-8, or LTO-9 half-height 
  • Half-Height Drive capacity & speed — up to 18 TB raw / 45 TB compressed (LTO-9) per cartridge; up to 300 MB/s native throughput.
  • LTFS drag-and-drop — mount tapes like a removable drive for simple copy/move and interchange without heavy backup software.
  • Compatible with leading software — Archiware P5, Hedge Canister, YoYotta, XenData, plus broader IT platforms and tools.
  • Security & compliance built-in — AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support for non-erasable, non-rewritable retention.
  • Air-gapped by design — enables 3-2-1-1-0 best practice (offline copy) for ransomware resilience.
  • Advanced all-metal enclosure — compact footprint with premium fan and integrated PSU for clean installs in offices or comms rooms.
  • Physical security — Kensington T-Bar™ lock slot.
  • Compliance & certifications — CE, UKCA, FCC Class A; RoHS.
  • Warranty — 3-Year Advanced Replacement (optional +2-Year extension).
  • Premium Packaging — every model comes with high-quality 2m Thunderbolt cable, data and cleaning cartridges, and SymplyLOCK.
Product Name Form-Factor No. Drives LTO Gen Host Interface Expansion Interface D x W x H Weight
PRO Thunderbolt 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)		 4.0 kg
(8.8 lb)

Performance & Capacity

Drive Type Media Type Performance Native (Compressed) Capacity Native (Compressed)
LTO-9 Half Height LTO-9

300 MB/Sec (750 MB/Sec)

18 TB (45 TB)
LTO-8 Half Height LTO-8

300 MB/Sec (750 MB/Sec)

12 TB (30 TB)
LTO-7 Half Height LTO-7

300 MB/Sec (750 MB/Sec)

6 TB (15 TB)

** Assumes 2.5:1 compression ratio.

 

Reliability

Drive Type

MTBF (Hours)

MSBF (Mean Swaps Before Failure)

Load / Unload Cycles

Full-Height

250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle 

100,000

300,000

Half-Height

250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle 

100,000

80,000

 

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-7 and LTO-8: 16 to 25 °C
(61 to 77 °F)

LTO-9 and LTO-10: 15 to 30 °C
(59 to 86 °F)

 

LTO-7 and LTO-8: 16 to 35 °C
(61 to 95 °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)
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)

Dust concentration

Less than 200 microgram / 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% non-condensing.
RH; 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: The 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 Thunderbolt is built with creatives in mind. Unlike re-purposed IT boxes, these desktop systems are designed from the ground up for studio, on-set, and lab use, delivering years of reliable, trouble-free service. Featuring a compact, robust all-metal design that’s simple, affordable and energy-efficient. Every enclosure integrates a premium PSU and cooling fan. 

 

Each model comes equipped with two Thunderbolt™ 3 ports that support daisy-chaining, with one port delivering 60W of power for device charging. For additional flexibility, every unit also includes SAS Host and SAS Expansion ports, allowing you to connect other SAS devices to your Thunderbolt computer, or use the drive with a non-Thunderbolt workstation.

 

Every SymplyPRO Thunderbolt configuration supports Linear Tape File System (LTFS), enabling familiar drag-and-drop file operations and simple interchange without heavy backup software. It’s also compatible with leading backup and archive applications that support LTO—media-focused tools such as Archiware P5, Hedge Canister, YoYotta, and XenData; plus broader IT platforms including Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, IBM Spectrum Protect, Arcserve, Retrospect, and the open-source Bacula and Bareos.

 

On Windows and Linux, SymplyPRO Thunderbolt integrates with standard platform tools and LTO software stacks (e.g., IBM tape drivers, IBM Spectrum Archive LTFS, and ITDT diagnostics). On macOS, SymplyATOM™ provides streamlined tape operations—format, mount/eject LTFS, one-click diagnostics and log capture, and in-app firmware updates for SymplyPRO drives. This ensures straightforward deployment in mixed environment.

  • SymplyPRO Thunderbolt enclosure * 1PC
  • Half-Height LTO Drive * 1PC
  • Data Cartridge * 1PC
  • Cleaning Cartridge * 1PC
  • Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable 2m * 1PC
  • SymplyLOCK * 1PC
  • Power Cable * 1PC
  • 3-Year Warranty * 1PC
  • Thunderbolt™ 3 host interface with SymplyLOCK™ cable locking — dual Thunderbolt™ 3 ports with daisy-chain support (compatible with Thunderbolt 4/5 hosts), including one port providing up to 60W of device charging.
  • 12Gb SAS connectivity — SAS Host port allows connection to non-Thunderbolt workstations.
  • Desktop configuration — available with LTO-7, LTO-8, or LTO-9 half-height 
  • Half-Height Drive capacity & speed — up to 18 TB raw / 45 TB compressed (LTO-9) per cartridge; up to 300 MB/s native throughput.
  • LTFS drag-and-drop — mount tapes like a removable drive for simple copy/move and interchange without heavy backup software.
  • Compatible with leading software — Archiware P5, Hedge Canister, YoYotta, XenData, plus broader IT platforms and tools.
  • Security & compliance built-in — AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support for non-erasable, non-rewritable retention.
  • Air-gapped by design — enables 3-2-1-1-0 best practice (offline copy) for ransomware resilience.
  • Advanced all-metal enclosure — compact footprint with premium fan and integrated PSU for clean installs in offices or comms rooms.
  • Physical security — Kensington T-Bar™ lock slot.
  • Compliance & certifications — CE, UKCA, FCC Class A; RoHS.
  • Warranty — 3-Year Advanced Replacement (optional +2-Year extension).
  • Premium Packaging — every model comes with high-quality 2m Thunderbolt cable, data and cleaning cartridges, and SymplyLOCK.
Product Name Form-Factor No. Drives LTO Gen Host Interface Expansion Interface D x W x H Weight
PRO Thunderbolt 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)		 4.0 kg
(8.8 lb)

Performance & Capacity

Drive Type Media Type Performance Native (Compressed) Capacity Native (Compressed)
LTO-9 Half Height LTO-9

300 MB/Sec (750 MB/Sec)

18 TB (45 TB)
LTO-8 Half Height LTO-8

300 MB/Sec (750 MB/Sec)

12 TB (30 TB)
LTO-7 Half Height LTO-7

300 MB/Sec (750 MB/Sec)

6 TB (15 TB)

** Assumes 2.5:1 compression ratio.

 

Reliability

Drive Type

MTBF (Hours)

MSBF (Mean Swaps Before Failure)

Load / Unload Cycles

Full-Height

250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle 

100,000

300,000

Half-Height

250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle 

100,000

80,000

 

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-7 and LTO-8: 16 to 25 °C
(61 to 77 °F)

LTO-9 and LTO-10: 15 to 30 °C
(59 to 86 °F)

 

LTO-7 and LTO-8: 16 to 35 °C
(61 to 95 °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)
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)

Dust concentration

Less than 200 microgram / 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% non-condensing.
RH; 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: The 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.

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