SymplyPRO XTF LTO-10 FH SAS Tape Drive
SymplyPRO XTF LTO-10 FH SAS Tape Drive
Full-Height LTO-10 SAS Desktop Tape Drive
SymplyPRO XTF SAS – LTO-10 is a full-height desktop tape drive designed for high-capacity archival and backup.
The unit connects via a single SFF-8644 SAS port and ships with a 2m SAS cable for direct attachment to SAS hosts.
It supports LTFS, AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media for secure, air-gapped storage.
- Full-Height LTO-10 drive with up to 40 TB raw / 100 TB compressed per cartridge (Enterprise Aramid).
- Up to 400 MB/s native throughput and 1000 MB/Sec compressed figures for enterprise media.
- Includes data and cleaning cartridges, SymplyLOCK, 2m SAS cable and power cable.
Category: LTO Tape Drives
Brand: Symply
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SymplyPRO XTF LTO-10 FH SAS Tape Drive – Product Overview
SymplyPRO XTF SAS - LTO-10 is a full-height desktop LTO tape solution built for long-term archive and high-capacity backup workflows.
The system combines enterprise-grade LTO-10 media support with a compact, all-metal enclosure and SAS connectivity for integration into workstation and SAN environments.
Form Factor & Build
Full-Height desktop enclosure with an advanced all-metal design, premium cooling fan and integrated PSU for clean installs in offices or comms rooms.
Drive Capacity & Performance
Full-Height LTO-10 support provides up to 40 TB raw / 100 TB compressed per cartridge for Enterprise (Aramid) media and 30 TB / 75 TB per cartridge for standard LTO-10 media, with up to 400 MB/s native throughput.
Connectivity
Host interface is 1 x SFF-8644 SAS port and the product ships with a high-quality 2m SAS cable for immediate connection to SAS hosts.
File System & Software
The drive supports Linear Tape File System (LTFS) for drag-and-drop operations and is compatible with software including Veeam, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, IBM Spectrum Protect, Arcserve, Archiware P5, Retrospect, Hedge Canister, YoYotta, Bacula, Bareos and XenData.
Security & Compliance
Security features include AES-256 hardware encryption (app-managed keys) and LTO WORM media support for non-erasable, non-rewritable retention; certifications include CE, UKCA, FCC Class A and RoHS.
Reliability & Lifespan
Reliability figures are MTBF 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle, MSBF 100,000 and Load / Unload Cycles 300,000 to support extended archive duty cycles.
Environmental Specifications
Recommended operating temperature for LTO-9 and LTO-10 is 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) with allowable operation to 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F). Recommended relative humidity is 20 to 50% (non-condensing) with allowable up to 20 to 80% (non-condensing); maximum dew point for LTO-9 and LTO-10 is 22 °C (72 °F).
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions are 30 x 21.1 x 13.6 cm (12 x 8.5 x 5.5 in) and unit weight is 5.8 kg (12.7 lb).
What’s In The Box
Includes SymplyPRO XTF SAS enclosure, Full-Height LTO-10 drive, data cartridge, cleaning cartridge, 2m SAS cable, SymplyLOCK and power cable.
Warranty & Support
Carries a 3-Year Advanced Replacement warranty with an optional +2-Year extension available.
SymplyPRO XTF LTO-10 FH SAS Tape Drive – Key Features
- SymplyPRO XTF SAS - LTO-10 houses a full-height LTO-10 tape drive for high-density tape storage and archive workflows.
- Host connectivity uses a single SFF-8644 SAS port for straightforward attachment to SAN or workstation SAS host adapters.
- Full-height LTO-10 support delivers up to 40 TB raw / 100 TB compressed per cartridge for Enterprise (Aramid) media and 30 TB / 75 TB for standard LTO-10 media.
- Streaming performance reaches up to 400 MB/s native throughput, with compressed throughput shown as 1000 MB/Sec in enterprise media figures.
- LTFS compatibility enables simple drag-and-drop mounting of tapes for interchange without heavy backup software.
- Security features include AES-256 hardware encryption (app-managed keys) and LTO WORM media support for non-erasable, non-rewritable retention.
- The enclosure is advanced all-metal with a premium fan and integrated PSU and includes a Kensington T-Bar™ lock slot for physical security.
- Reliability figures include MTBF 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle, MSBF 100,000 and Load / Unload Cycles 300,000.
- Environmental operation for LTO-9 and LTO-10 is specified as 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) recommended, with allowable operation to 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F).
- Relative humidity is specified as 20 to 50% (non-condensing) recommended and 20 to 80% (non-condensing) allowable.
- Shipping conditions are specified as 5 to 45 °C (41 to 113 °F); 10% to 80% non-condensing RH; 26 °C (72 °F) dew point maximum.
- Every unit ships with a 2m SAS cable, data cartridge, cleaning cartridge, SymplyLOCK and power cable as standard accessories.
- Compliance and certifications include CE, UKCA, FCC Class A and RoHS.
- Warranty is 3-Year Advanced Replacement with an optional +2-Year extension available.
SymplyPRO XTF LTO-10 FH SAS Tape Drive – Technical Specifications
| Form-Factor | Full-Height |
| No. Drives | 1 |
| LTO Gen | LTO-10 |
| Host Interface | 1 x SFF-8644 |
| D x W x H | 30 x 21.1 x 13.6 cm (12 x 8.5 x 5.5 in) |
| Weight | 5.8 kg (12.7 lb) |
| Included Drive | Full-Height LTO-10 Drive |
| Full-Height Capacity (LTO-10 Enterprise, Native / Compressed) | 40 TB / 100 TB |
| Full-Height Capacity (LTO-10, Native / Compressed) | 30 TB / 75 TB |
| Performance (Native / Compressed) | 400 MB/Sec (1000 MB/Sec) |
| Native Throughput | up to 400 MB/s native throughput |
| LTFS | Linear Tape File System (LTFS) compatible |
| Encryption | AES-256 hardware encryption (app-managed keys) |
| WORM | LTO WORM media support |
| Included Accessories | Data cartridge; Cleaning cartridge; 2m SAS cable; SymplyLOCK; Power cable |
| Warranty | 3-Year Advanced Replacement (optional +2-Year extension) |
| Certifications | CE; UKCA; FCC Class A; RoHS |
| Physical Security | Kensington T-Bar™ lock slot |
| Reliability - MTBF | 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle |
| Reliability - MSBF | 100,000 |
| Load / Unload Cycles | 300,000 |
| Environmental - Recommended Dry-Bulb Temperature | LTO-9 and LTO-10: 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) |
| Environmental - Allowable Dry-Bulb Temperature | LTO-9 and LTO-10: 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F) |
| Environmental - Non-Operating Dry-Bulb Temperature | LTO-9 and LTO-10: 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F) |
| Relative Humidity (Recommended) | 20 to 50% (non-condensing) |
| Relative Humidity (Allowable) | 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) | 3,048 m (10,000 ft) |
| Maximum Altitude (Allowable) | 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 |
| Compression Ratio Assumption | Assumes 2.5:1 compression ratio. |
| Compatible Software | Veeam; Veritas NetBackup; Commvault; IBM Spectrum Protect; Arcserve; Archiware P5; Retrospect; Hedge Canister; YoYotta; Bacula; Bareos; XenData |
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Symply Delivery Information
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.
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