The SymplyPRO LTO-9 HH Thunderbolt 3 / SAS Tape Drive is a half-height desktop LTO-9 unit with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and SFF-8644 SAS connectivity.
It supports LTFS for simple drag-and-drop tape workflows and includes SymplyATOM™ on macOS for streamlined tape operations and firmware updates.
The drive ships with a 2m Thunderbolt cable, data and cleaning cartridges, and SymplyLOCK for secure cable retention.
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The SymplyPRO LTO-9 HH Thunderbolt 3 / SAS Tape Drive is a desktop half-height LTO-9 tape drive supplied with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and SFF-8644 SAS connectivity for workstation and studio workflows.
It is engineered for high-capacity, low-cost long-term storage and straightforward tape interchange, with LTFS support and macOS utilities to simplify tape operations.
Compact all-metal desktop enclosure with integrated premium PSU and efficient cooling for sustained studio and comms-room use.
Two Thunderbolt™ 3 host ports (SymplyLOCK™ cable locking) with daisy-chain support and one port supplying up to 60W charging; SFF-8644 SAS Host and SAS Expansion available via the Thunderbolt bridge for non-Thunderbolt workstations and additional SAS devices.
Supports Linear Tape File System (LTFS) for drag-and-drop tape mounting and interchange; on macOS, SymplyATOM™ provides format, mount/eject LTFS, one-click diagnostics, log capture and in-app firmware updates.
Half-height LTO-9 native performance and capacity are specified at 300 MB/Sec (750 MB/Sec compressed) and 18 TB native (45 TB compressed) per cartridge (assumes 2.5:1 compression).
Hardware AES-256 encryption and support for LTO WORM media enable enforceable retention and protection of archived data; unit meets CE, UKCA, FCC Class A and RoHS standards.
Half-height drive reliability is specified as MTBF 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle, MSBF 100,000 and 80,000 load/unload cycles; premium packaging and included consumables enable immediate deployment.
Product configuration as a PRO Thunderbolt half-height single-drive system with host interface “2 x TB3 1 x SFF-8644”, expansion interface “1 x SFF-8644”, dimensions 27.5 x 21.1 x 9.2 cm (11 x 8.5 x 3.5 in) and weight 4.0 kg (8.8 lb).
Recommended operating dry-bulb temperature for LTO-9 and LTO-10 is 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) with allowable range to 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F); relative humidity recommended 20 to 50% (non-condensing) and shipping conditions 5 to 45 °C (41 to 113 °F) with 10% to 80% non-condensing RH (26 °C dew point max).
| Drive Form-Factor | Half-Height |
| No. Drives | 1 |
| LTO Gen | 9 |
| Host Interface | 2 x TB3 1 x SFF-8644 |
| Expansion Interface | 1 x SFF-8644 |
| D x W x H | 27.5 x 21.1 x 9.2 cm (11 x 8.5 x 3.5 in) |
| Weight | 4.0 kg (8.8 lb) |
| Performance Native (Compressed) | 300 MB/Sec (750 MB/Sec) |
| Capacity Native (Compressed) | 18 TB (45 TB) |
| LTFS Support | LTFS drag-and-drop |
| macOS Software | SymplyATOM™ (format, mount/eject LTFS, one-click diagnostics, log capture, in-app firmware updates) |
| Encryption | AES-256 hardware encryption |
| WORM Support | LTO WORM media support |
| Reliability MTBF (Half-Height) | 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle |
| Reliability MSBF | 100,000 |
| Load / Unload Cycles (Half-Height) | 80,000 |
| Dry-Bulb Temperature Recommended | LTO-9 and LTO-10: 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) |
| Dry-Bulb Temperature Allowable | LTO-9 and LTO-10: 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F) |
| Dry-Bulb Temperature Non-Operating | 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F) |
| Relative Humidity Recommended | 20 to 50% (non-condensing) |
| Relative Humidity Allowable | 20 to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Relative Humidity Non-Operating | 20 to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Maximum Temperature Change | 5 °C (41 °F) / hour |
| Maximum Humidity Change | 5% / hour |
| Temperature Limitation For Humidity Conditions | LTO-9 and LTO-10: Max Dew Point 22 °C (72 °F) |
| Maximum Altitude Recommended/Allowable | 3,048 m (10,000 ft) |
| Maximum Altitude Non-Operating | 12,192 m (40,000 ft) |
| Dust Concentration | Less than 200 microgram / cubic meter |
| Shipping Conditions | 5 to 45 °C (41 to 113 °F); 10% to 80% non-condensing. RH; 26 °C (72 °F) dew point maximum |
| Included Accessories | High-quality 2m Thunderbolt cable, data and cleaning cartridges, SymplyLOCK |
| Physical Security | Kensington T-Bar™ lock slot |
| Compliance & Certifications | CE, UKCA, FCC Class A; RoHS |
| Warranty | 3-Year Advanced Replacement (optional +2-Year extension) |
Generally, next working day delivery services (UK Mainland) are available on standard Symply Delivery orders placed before 2 pm (subject to stock availability).
Non-timed deliveries should be delivered between 9 am and 6 pm.
Orders placed after 2 pm on Fridays and weekends will be processed as normal the following Monday.
Orders placed on Bank Holidays will be processed the next working day.
If urgent, please call one of our helpful account managers so they may double check everything for you, enabling you to place your order with confidence.
Please note: these product details are for guide purposes only, and may contain errors.
We always recommend double-checking the product specs and features on the the manufacturer website, or contact us if unsure before ordering.
