SymplyPRO XTF Ethernet Tape – Desktop
SymplyPRO XTF Ethernet is a unique 10Gb iSCSI appliance with a full-height LTO appliance, designed to eliminate the need for dedicated servers. Housed in a durable, stylish metal alloy chassis, it features a premium cooling system and a reliable power supply for lasting performance.
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Product Details
High-Performance Architecture and Unparalleled Configuration Flexibility
Most LTO tape solutions were repurposed IT systems—generic, design-compromised, and built with low-cost components. The SymplyPRO XTF Ethernet changes that. Purpose-built for demanding professional workflows, it delivers unmatched performance, reliability, and flexibility.
SymplyPRO XTF Ethernet is a unique 10Gb iSCSI appliance with a full-height LTO appliance, designed to eliminate the need for expensive, power-hungry servers. Housed in a durable, stylish metal alloy chassis, it features a premium cooling system and a reliable power supply for lasting performance.
SymplyPRO XTF Ethernet offers fast, secure access to trusted LTO technology over 10Gb Ethernet iSCSI network, which is ideal for industries including media, healthcare, education, research, surveillance, datacenters, and government.
Powered by a robust ARM processor, SymplyPRO Ethernet provides speeds up to 2000 MB/s* — about 20% faster than traditional SAS-connected LTO drives — without taxing your host system. Designed for years of trouble-free service and fully supports LTFS and leading backup and archive software applications.
SymplyPRO XTF Ethernet enclosure * 1PC
Full-Height LTO Drive * 1PC
Data Cartridge * 1PC
Cleaning Cartridge * 1PC
macOS iSCSI Initiator License * 1PC
OM4 LC-LC Optical Cable 3m * 12PC
Cat6 Ethernet Cable 5m *1PC
Power Cable * 1PC
3-Year Warranty * 1PC
- 10Gb Ethernet iSCSI (performance up to 2000MB/Sec)
- Supports LTO-9 Full-Height Drive up to 400MB/Sec, Providing Enterprise Performance & Reliability.
- 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.
- One (1) macOS iSCSI Initiator included
- LTO Data and Cleaning Cartridge Included.
- Two (2) 3m LC-LC OM4 Cables Included.
- Features Kensington T-Bar to Keep Your SymplyPRO Ethernet Secure.
- All Product 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
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 10GbE SFP (LC) 1 x SFF-8466 |
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 161W |
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
| 10GbE SFP+ | 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 or later. Note: iSCSI Initiator Required | macOS 11 Big Sur or later. Note: iSCSI Initiator Required |
| 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 | 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
High-Performance Architecture and Unparalleled Configuration Flexibility
Most LTO tape solutions were repurposed IT systems—generic, design-compromised, and built with low-cost components. The SymplyPRO XTF Ethernet changes that. Purpose-built for demanding professional workflows, it delivers unmatched performance, reliability, and flexibility.
SymplyPRO XTF Ethernet is a unique 10Gb iSCSI appliance with a full-height LTO appliance, designed to eliminate the need for expensive, power-hungry servers. Housed in a durable, stylish metal alloy chassis, it features a premium cooling system and a reliable power supply for lasting performance.
SymplyPRO XTF Ethernet offers fast, secure access to trusted LTO technology over 10Gb Ethernet iSCSI network, which is ideal for industries including media, healthcare, education, research, surveillance, datacenters, and government.
Powered by a robust ARM processor, SymplyPRO Ethernet provides speeds up to 2000 MB/s* — about 20% faster than traditional SAS-connected LTO drives — without taxing your host system. Designed for years of trouble-free service and fully supports LTFS and leading backup and archive software applications.
What's in the box?
SymplyPRO XTF Ethernet enclosure * 1PC
Full-Height LTO Drive * 1PC
Data Cartridge * 1PC
Cleaning Cartridge * 1PC
macOS iSCSI Initiator License * 1PC
OM4 LC-LC Optical Cable 3m * 12PC
Cat6 Ethernet Cable 5m *1PC
Power Cable * 1PC
3-Year Warranty * 1PC
Features & Benefits
- 10Gb Ethernet iSCSI (performance up to 2000MB/Sec)
- Supports LTO-9 Full-Height Drive up to 400MB/Sec, Providing Enterprise Performance & Reliability.
- 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.
- One (1) macOS iSCSI Initiator included
- LTO Data and Cleaning Cartridge Included.
- Two (2) 3m LC-LC OM4 Cables Included.
- Features Kensington T-Bar to Keep Your SymplyPRO Ethernet Secure.
- All Product 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
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 10GbE SFP (LC) 1 x SFF-8466 |
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 161W |
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
| 10GbE SFP+ | 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 or later. Note: iSCSI Initiator Required | macOS 11 Big Sur or later. Note: iSCSI Initiator Required |
| 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 | 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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