The SymplyPRO XTH Thunderbolt LTO-9 is a professional-grade desktop tape drive designed for high-capacity data backup and long-term archival.
Featuring Thunderbolt 3 and SAS interfaces, it delivers fast, reliable performance and seamless integration with modern workflows.
Engineered for demanding environments, it supports up to 18TB native and 45TB compressed storage per cartridge, ensuring robust data protection.
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The SymplyPRO XTH Thunderbolt LTO-9 is purpose-built for professionals and organizations requiring secure, high-capacity data backup and archival solutions.
With support for the latest LTO-9 tape technology, this desktop unit offers exceptional storage density, rapid transfer speeds, and advanced connectivity options, making it ideal for media, entertainment, and enterprise IT environments.
Its robust design and user-friendly features ensure reliable operation and easy integration into existing workflows.
The drive utilizes LTO-9 half-height architecture, providing up to 18TB native and 45TB compressed capacity per cartridge.
This enables efficient storage of large datasets, media files, and critical archives while maintaining low total cost of ownership.
Equipped with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, the unit supports daisy chaining and fast device charging, streamlining workstation setups.
An additional SAS interface allows flexible integration with both Thunderbolt-enabled and traditional SAS-based systems.
The desktop enclosure supports installation of a second LTO drive, allowing users to scale capacity and throughput as needs evolve.
SymplyCABLELESS technology ensures effortless serviceability and future upgrades.
Certified for macOS, Windows, and major Linux distributions, the SymplyPRO XTH integrates seamlessly with a wide range of backup and archival software, including LTFS for drag-and-drop file management.
LTO-9 technology features hardware encryption, WORM (Write Once, Read Many) support, and air gap security, providing robust protection against ransomware and data loss.
The enclosure is engineered with whisper-quiet fans and a high-quality power supply, ensuring dependable, low-noise performance suitable for office or studio environments.
Bundled with SymplyATOM software, the drive offers advanced tape operations and management, simplifying maintenance and monitoring for IT administrators and media professionals.
| Drive Type | LTO-9 Half-Height (HH) |
| Installed Drives | 1 x LTO-9 HH (Upgradeable to 2 drives) |
| Native Capacity (per cartridge) | 18TB |
| Compressed Capacity (per cartridge) | 45TB |
| Native Data Transfer Rate | 300 MB/s |
| Compressed Data Transfer Rate | Up to 750 MB/s |
| Host Interfaces | 2 x Thunderbolt 3, 1 x SAS SFF-8644 |
| Expansion Interface | 1 x SAS SFF-8644 |
| Supported Operating Systems | macOS, Windows, RHEL 7.8 & 8.2, SLES 12, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS |
| MTBF | 250,000 hours @ 100% load |
| MSBF | 100,000 cycles |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 30.0 x 21.1 x 13.6 cm |
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
| Power Supply | Internal, whisper-quiet |
| Encryption | Hardware-based AES-256 |
| WORM Support | Yes |
| LTFS Support | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Software Included | SymplyATOM |
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