SymplyPRO XTH Tape Thunderbolt – Desktop
This dual half-height LTO drive is housed in a sleek, durable metal alloy enclosure that blends professional style with exceptional strength. Though compact, it offers even more performance and flexibility—featuring two LTO drives for increased throughput and efficiency. It’s equipped with a premium cooling system, a robust power supply, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for seamless daisy chaining, and fast device charging.
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Product Details
Most LTO tape solutions were repurposed IT systems—generic, design-compromised, and built with low-cost components. The SymplyPRO Thunderbolt Dual-Drive LTO 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.
Engineered for long-term, trouble-free operation, it includes a premium cooling system, a robust internal power supply, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports for effortless daisy chaining and high-speed device charging. What truly sets it apart is the inclusion of SAS Expansion and SAS Host Ports, offering maximum versatility—whether you’re connecting additional SAS devices or integrating with non-Thunderbolt workstations.
The SymplyPRO Thunderbolt Dual-Drive LTO is the ideal solution for professionals who need reliable, high-capacity archiving in a compact, full-featured form factor.
SymplyPRO XTH Thunderbolt 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
- 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
- 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
| Drives | LTO Gen | Host Interface | Expansion Interface | D x W x H cm/in |
Weight kg/lbs | Power Supply |
| 1 or 2 | 7, 8, 9 | 2 x TB3, 1 x SFF-8644 | 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 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
Most LTO tape solutions were repurposed IT systems—generic, design-compromised, and built with low-cost components. The SymplyPRO Thunderbolt Dual-Drive LTO 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.
Engineered for long-term, trouble-free operation, it includes a premium cooling system, a robust internal power supply, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports for effortless daisy chaining and high-speed device charging. What truly sets it apart is the inclusion of SAS Expansion and SAS Host Ports, offering maximum versatility—whether you’re connecting additional SAS devices or integrating with non-Thunderbolt workstations.
The SymplyPRO Thunderbolt Dual-Drive LTO is the ideal solution for professionals who need reliable, high-capacity archiving in a compact, full-featured form factor.
What's in the box?
SymplyPRO XTH Thunderbolt 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
- 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
- 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
| Drives | LTO Gen | Host Interface | Expansion Interface | D x W x H cm/in |
Weight kg/lbs | Power Supply |
| 1 or 2 | 7, 8, 9 | 2 x TB3, 1 x SFF-8644 | 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 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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