SymplyPRO SAS – Desktop LTO Tape Drive
Compact SAS LTO tape drive with one half-height LTO-8 or LTO-9 drive in a rugged all-metal desktop enclosure. Connects to any workstation or server with a SAS host bus adapter (HBA), with up to 300 MB/s native throughput, up to 18 TB per LTO-9 cartridge, and your choice of Hedge Canister or YoYotta archive software included.
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Compact SAS LTO Tape Drive for Workstations and Servers
SymplyPRO SAS is a compact desktop SAS LTO tape drive with a single half-height LTO-8 or LTO-9 drive in a robust all-metal enclosure. With an integrated premium power supply and cooling fan, it’s simple, affordable, and energy-efficient, designed for years of reliable, trouble-free service in offices, edit suites, and comms rooms.
The drive connects directly to any Mac, Windows, or Linux workstation or server with a SAS host bus adapter (HBA): 6Gb SAS (SFF-8088) for LTO-8 and 12Gb SAS (SFF-8644) for LTO-9. A 2m SAS cable is included; the HBA is purchased separately.
Every purchase includes your choice of Hedge Canister or YoYotta archive software, so you can start writing LTFS tapes right away. SymplyPRO SAS is also compatible with leading backup and archive applications, including Archiware P5, Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault, and Cohesity NetBackup. SymplyATOM2, Symply’s free management software for macOS and Windows, handles drive diagnostics, verified firmware updates, and LTFS tape check and repair via an ATTO ExpressSAS HBA.
AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support help enforce retention policies. Once a cartridge is ejected it is fully offline, giving you an air-gapped copy that ransomware and network threats can’t reach.
- SAS connectivity — connects to any workstation or server with a SAS HBA — 6Gb SAS (SFF-8088) with LTO-8, 12Gb SAS (SFF-8644) with LTO-9.
- Choice of LTO generation — one half-height LTO-8 or LTO-9 drive.
- Capacity & speed — up to 18 TB native / 45 TB compressed per LTO-9 cartridge, and up to 300 MB/s native throughput.
- Compact footprint — the smallest SymplyPRO desktop enclosure, at just 6.3 cm (2.5 in) high.
- Archive software included — choose Hedge Canister (macOS or Windows, perpetual license with one year of maintenance) or YoYotta (macOS, one-year subscription) at no extra cost.
- SymplyATOM2 — free drive management software for macOS and Windows — diagnostics, verified firmware updates, LTFS check & repair, and full-tape write tests.
- LTFS support — tapes are written in the open LTFS format for simple, cross-platform interchange when you hand off projects or vault data.
- Compatible with leading software — Hedge Canister, YoYotta, Archiware P5, Veeam Backup & Replication, Acronis Cyber Protect, Commvault, Cohesity NetBackup, Arcserve, Retrospect, and Bacula.
- Security & compliance built in — AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support for non-erasable, non-rewritable retention.
- Air-gapped by design — supports the 3-2-1-1-0 best practice with an offline copy for ransomware resilience.
- All-metal enclosure — premium fan and integrated power supply 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 warranty, with an optional 2-year extension.
- SymplyPRO SAS desktop enclosure with 1x half-height LTO drive (LTO-8 or LTO-9, as ordered)
- 1x LTO data cartridge
- 1x LTO cleaning cartridge
- 1x 2m (6.5 ft) SAS cable — SFF-8088 to SFF-8644 (LTO-8) or SFF-8644 to SFF-8644 (LTO-9)
- 1x 2m (6.5 ft) power cable
- Hedge Canister or YoYotta license (claim within 90 days of purchase)
- SymplyATOM2 management software (free download)
- 3-year Advanced Replacement warranty
Note: a SAS host bus adapter (HBA) is required in your computer and is not included.
Model
| Drive Form Factor | Half-height |
| Number of Drives | 1 |
| LTO Generations | LTO-8, LTO-9 |
| Host Interface | LTO-8: 1x 6Gb SAS (SFF-8088) LTO-9: 1x 12Gb SAS (SFF-8644) |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 26.3 x 21.1 x 6.3 cm (10.4 x 8.3 x 2.5 in) |
| Weight | 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) |
Configurations
| Part Number | Drive | Capacity Native (Compressed) | Performance Native (Compressed) |
| SYSAS-DS2L9H1B-CT | LTO-9 Half-Height | 18 TB (45 TB) | 300 MB/s (750 MB/s) |
| SYSAS-DS1L8HH1-BT | LTO-8 Half-Height | 12 TB (30 TB) | 300 MB/s (750 MB/s) |
** Compressed figures assume a 2.5:1 compression ratio.
Reliability
| Drive Type | MTBF (Hours) | MSBF (Mean Swaps Before Failure) | Load / Unload Cycles |
| Half-Height | 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle | 100,000 | 80,000 |
Media Compatibility
| LTO-9 Media | LTO-8 Media | LTO-7 Media | |
| LTO-9 Drive | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| LTO-8 Drive | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ |
✔ Read/Write ✕ Incompatible
Environmental Specifications
| Environmental Factor | Recommended1 | Allowable2 | Non-Operating |
| Dry-Bulb Temperature | LTO-9: 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) LTO-8: 16 to 25 °C (61 to 77 °F) |
LTO-9: 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F) 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: Max Dew Point 22 °C (72 °F) LTO-8: Wet Bulb Temperature <= 26 °C (79 °F) |
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| 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 micrograms / 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% RH non-condensing; 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: 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 SAS | SymplyPRO XTH SAS | SymplyPRO XTF SAS | |
| Drives | 1 half-height | 1 or 2 half-height | 1 full-height |
| LTO Generations | LTO-8, 9 | LTO-7, 8, 9 (any mix) | LTO-9 or LTO-10 |
| Native Speed per Drive | 300 MB/s | 300 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
| Max Native per Cartridge | 18 TB | 18 TB | 18 TB (LTO-9) / 40 TB (LTO-10 Aramid) |
Overview
Compact SAS LTO Tape Drive for Workstations and Servers
SymplyPRO SAS is a compact desktop SAS LTO tape drive with a single half-height LTO-8 or LTO-9 drive in a robust all-metal enclosure. With an integrated premium power supply and cooling fan, it’s simple, affordable, and energy-efficient, designed for years of reliable, trouble-free service in offices, edit suites, and comms rooms.
The drive connects directly to any Mac, Windows, or Linux workstation or server with a SAS host bus adapter (HBA): 6Gb SAS (SFF-8088) for LTO-8 and 12Gb SAS (SFF-8644) for LTO-9. A 2m SAS cable is included; the HBA is purchased separately.
Every purchase includes your choice of Hedge Canister or YoYotta archive software, so you can start writing LTFS tapes right away. SymplyPRO SAS is also compatible with leading backup and archive applications, including Archiware P5, Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault, and Cohesity NetBackup. SymplyATOM2, Symply’s free management software for macOS and Windows, handles drive diagnostics, verified firmware updates, and LTFS tape check and repair via an ATTO ExpressSAS HBA.
AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support help enforce retention policies. Once a cartridge is ejected it is fully offline, giving you an air-gapped copy that ransomware and network threats can’t reach.
Features & Benefits
- SAS connectivity — connects to any workstation or server with a SAS HBA — 6Gb SAS (SFF-8088) with LTO-8, 12Gb SAS (SFF-8644) with LTO-9.
- Choice of LTO generation — one half-height LTO-8 or LTO-9 drive.
- Capacity & speed — up to 18 TB native / 45 TB compressed per LTO-9 cartridge, and up to 300 MB/s native throughput.
- Compact footprint — the smallest SymplyPRO desktop enclosure, at just 6.3 cm (2.5 in) high.
- Archive software included — choose Hedge Canister (macOS or Windows, perpetual license with one year of maintenance) or YoYotta (macOS, one-year subscription) at no extra cost.
- SymplyATOM2 — free drive management software for macOS and Windows — diagnostics, verified firmware updates, LTFS check & repair, and full-tape write tests.
- LTFS support — tapes are written in the open LTFS format for simple, cross-platform interchange when you hand off projects or vault data.
- Compatible with leading software — Hedge Canister, YoYotta, Archiware P5, Veeam Backup & Replication, Acronis Cyber Protect, Commvault, Cohesity NetBackup, Arcserve, Retrospect, and Bacula.
- Security & compliance built in — AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support for non-erasable, non-rewritable retention.
- Air-gapped by design — supports the 3-2-1-1-0 best practice with an offline copy for ransomware resilience.
- All-metal enclosure — premium fan and integrated power supply 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 warranty, with an optional 2-year extension.
What's in the Box
- SymplyPRO SAS desktop enclosure with 1x half-height LTO drive (LTO-8 or LTO-9, as ordered)
- 1x LTO data cartridge
- 1x LTO cleaning cartridge
- 1x 2m (6.5 ft) SAS cable — SFF-8088 to SFF-8644 (LTO-8) or SFF-8644 to SFF-8644 (LTO-9)
- 1x 2m (6.5 ft) power cable
- Hedge Canister or YoYotta license (claim within 90 days of purchase)
- SymplyATOM2 management software (free download)
- 3-year Advanced Replacement warranty
Note: a SAS host bus adapter (HBA) is required in your computer and is not included.
Technical Specifications
Model
| Drive Form Factor | Half-height |
| Number of Drives | 1 |
| LTO Generations | LTO-8, LTO-9 |
| Host Interface | LTO-8: 1x 6Gb SAS (SFF-8088) LTO-9: 1x 12Gb SAS (SFF-8644) |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 26.3 x 21.1 x 6.3 cm (10.4 x 8.3 x 2.5 in) |
| Weight | 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) |
Configurations
| Part Number | Drive | Capacity Native (Compressed) | Performance Native (Compressed) |
| SYSAS-DS2L9H1B-CT | LTO-9 Half-Height | 18 TB (45 TB) | 300 MB/s (750 MB/s) |
| SYSAS-DS1L8HH1-BT | LTO-8 Half-Height | 12 TB (30 TB) | 300 MB/s (750 MB/s) |
** Compressed figures assume a 2.5:1 compression ratio.
Reliability
| Drive Type | MTBF (Hours) | MSBF (Mean Swaps Before Failure) | Load / Unload Cycles |
| Half-Height | 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle | 100,000 | 80,000 |
Media Compatibility
| LTO-9 Media | LTO-8 Media | LTO-7 Media | |
| LTO-9 Drive | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| LTO-8 Drive | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ |
✔ Read/Write ✕ Incompatible
Environmental Specifications
| Environmental Factor | Recommended1 | Allowable2 | Non-Operating |
| Dry-Bulb Temperature | LTO-9: 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) LTO-8: 16 to 25 °C (61 to 77 °F) |
LTO-9: 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F) 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: Max Dew Point 22 °C (72 °F) LTO-8: Wet Bulb Temperature <= 26 °C (79 °F) |
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| 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 micrograms / 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% RH non-condensing; 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: 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.
Compare Desktop Models
| SymplyPRO SAS | SymplyPRO XTH SAS | SymplyPRO XTF SAS | |
| Drives | 1 half-height | 1 or 2 half-height | 1 full-height |
| LTO Generations | LTO-8, 9 | LTO-7, 8, 9 (any mix) | LTO-9 or LTO-10 |
| Native Speed per Drive | 300 MB/s | 300 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
| Max Native per Cartridge | 18 TB | 18 TB | 18 TB (LTO-9) / 40 TB (LTO-10 Aramid) |
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