SymplyPRO XTF Tape Thunderbolt – Desktop
Housed in a rugged metal alloy enclosure, this full-height LTO drive delivers maximum capacity and speed for demanding workflows. It features a premium cooling system, reliable power supply, and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy chaining and fast charging. Built for professionals who need high-performance backup and archiving in a compact, desktop design.
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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.
SymplyPRO XTF utilizes a unique, robust, and stylish metal alloy enclosure and delivers enterprise performance and reliability with a Full-Height LTO drive.
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 is the ideal solution for professionals who need reliable, high-capacity archiving in a compact, full-featured form factor.
SymplyPRO XTF Thunderbolt enclosure * PC
Full-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
- Supports Single LTO-9 Full-Height Drive up to 400MB/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
| Form-Factor | Drives | LTO Gen | Host Interface | Expansion Interface | D x W x H cm/in |
Weight kg/lbs | Power Supply |
| Desktop (Full-Height) | 1 | 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 Full Height | LTO-9 | 400MB/Sec (1000MB/Sec) | 18 TB (45 TB) |
| LTO-9 Full Height | LTO-8 | 360MB/Sec (900MB/Sec) | 12 TB (30 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.
SymplyPRO XTF utilizes a unique, robust, and stylish metal alloy enclosure and delivers enterprise performance and reliability with a Full-Height LTO drive.
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 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 XTF Thunderbolt enclosure * PC
Full-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
Features & Benefits
- Supports Single LTO-9 Full-Height Drive up to 400MB/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
| Form-Factor | Drives | LTO Gen | Host Interface | Expansion Interface | D x W x H cm/in |
Weight kg/lbs | Power Supply |
| Desktop (Full-Height) | 1 | 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 Full Height | LTO-9 | 400MB/Sec (1000MB/Sec) | 18 TB (45 TB) |
| LTO-9 Full Height | LTO-8 | 360MB/Sec (900MB/Sec) | 12 TB (30 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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