Until now most LTO tape products were generic repurposed IT systems or otherwise design-compromised with low-cost components. With the introduction of SymplyPRO Thunderbolt LTO that’s all changed. SymplyPRO Thunderbolt LTO was designed with professionals in mind. Comprising space-effective single desktop designs and innovative dual-drive desktop systems featuring Symply CableLess technology, making them highly serviceable and upgradeable, SymplyPRO Thunderbolt LTO delivers more.
Each SymplyPRO Thunderbolt LTO desktop utilizes a robust and stylish metal alloy enclosure. And it’s not only rugged – it’s compact and full-featured. With a premium power supply and cooling system, SymplyPRO Thunderbolt LTO is designed for years of trouble-free service. The desktop systems include two Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy chaining and fast device charging. Uniquely they also include a SAS Expansion Port and SAS Host Port in case you need to connect other SAS devices to your Thunderbolt-equipped computer or use the SymplyPRO Thunderbolt LTO with a non-Thunderbolt workstation with a SAS connection.
The 3-2-1 is a data protection strategy that is universally mandated by various organizations and institutions across many industries including Media and Entertainment, SMBs, SMEs, Healthcare, Education, Research, Surveillance, and Government.
3: Always maintain at least three (3) copies of your data.
2: Store your copies across at least two (2) different storage mediums
1: Store at least one (1) of your copies at an offsite location.
With the rise of Malware and Ransomware attacks Symply recommends adopting a 3-2-1-1-0 policy. The first three steps are the same but with two additional steps…
1: Keep at least one (1) of the copies offline.
0: Be sure to have verified the copies created have been made with zero (0) errors (and test a restore).
All dual-drive desktop designs from Symply feature Symply CableLess technology – a unique design that allows for the easy removal of LTO drives, making them highly serviceable and easy to upgradeable. So, you can start with one LTO in your desktop system and add an additional drive in a matter of seconds, without even having to power the system off. Likewise for servicing, in the unlikely event of a drive failure, the failed drive can be removed without the need to power off the whole system, and only the failed drive needs to be returned for repair. Simple, as you might expect
As a partner with IBM, SymplyPRO LTO products are fully compatible with software applications that support IBM LTO drive technology. In addition, Symply has carried out extensive interoperability testing with the following popular backup and archive utilities for macOS and Windows including Archiware, Hedge, Imagine Products, Retrospect, StorageDNA, Veeam, XenData, and YoYotta to ensure the best possible customer experience.
Whatever industry you are in, there is a SymplyPRO configuration to suit your needs from single and dual Half-Height LTO-7, LTO-8 and LTO-9 drives to the latest Full-Height LTO-9 enterprise drives, in desktop or rackmount form factors.
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| Product Name | Form Factor | Drives | LTO Gen | Host Interface | Expansion Interface | Dims D x W x H | Weight | Power Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SymplyPRO LTO | Desktop (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 | 3.84 KG 8.5 lb | 200W Internal (110V ~ 240V) Typical 126W |
| SymplyPRO LTO XTH | Desktop (Half-Height) | 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 | 5.5 KG 12.7 lb | 200W Internal (110V ~ 240V) Typical 161W |
| SymplyPRO LTO XTF | 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 | 5.5 KG 12.7 lb | 200W Internal (110V ~ 240V) Typical 161W |
| Drive Type | Media Type | Performance Native (Compressed) | Capacity Native (Compressed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTO-9 Full Height | LTO-9 | 400MB/Sec (1000MB/Sec) | 18TB (45TB) |
| LTO-9 Full Height | LTO-8 | 360MB/Sec (900MB/Sec) | 12TB (30TB) |
| LTO-9 Half Height | LTO-9 | 300MB/Sec (500MB/Sec) | 18TB (45TB) |
| LTO-8 Half Height | LTO-8 | 300MB/Sec (500MB/Sec) | 12TB (30TB) |
| LTO-7 Half Height | LTO-7 | 300MB/Sec (500MB/Sec) | 6TB (15TB) |
| 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 Factor | Recommended | Allowable | Non-Operating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry-Bulb Temperature | LTO-9: 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) LTO-7 and LTO-8: 16 to 25 °C (61 to 77 °F) | LTO-9: 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F) LTO-7 and LTO-8: 16 to 30 °C (61 to 86 °F) | -23˚C to 49˚C (-40˚F to 140˚F) |
| Relative Humidity | LTO-9: 20 to 50% (non-condensing) LTO-7 and LTO-8: 20 to 50% (non-condensing) | LTO-9: 20 to 50% (non-condensing) LTO-7 and LTO-8: 20 to 50% (non-condensing) | 5 to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Maximum Temperature Change | 5 °C / hour | 5 °C / hour | n/a |
| Maximum Humidity Change | 5% / hour | 5% / hour | n/a |
| Temperature Limitation for Humidity Conditions | LTO-9: Max Dew Point 22 °C (72 °F) LTO-7 and LTO-8 Wet Bulb Temperature <= 26 °C (79 °F) | LTO-9: 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) |
| Thunderbolt 3 Interface | SAS Interface |
|---|---|
| macOS 11 Big Sur and later | macOS 11 Big Sur and later |
| Microsoft Windows 11 and 10, Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016 | Microsoft Windows 11 and 10, Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016 |
| 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 |