SymplyPRO XTF LTO-10 FH Thunderbolt / SAS Tape Drive
SymplyPRO XTF LTO-10 FH Thunderbolt / SAS Tape Drive
Full-Height LTO-10 Thunderbolt / SAS Desktop Tape Drive
Symply SymplyPRO XTF LTO-10 FH Thunderbolt / SAS Tape Drive is a full-height LTO-10 desktop tape drive for high-capacity backup and archival use.
The drive delivers up to 400 MB/s native throughput and supports up to 40 TB native / 100 TB compressed per cartridge with LTO-10 Enterprise media.
Connectivity includes dual Thunderbolt™ 3 ports with SymplyLOCK™ and 12Gb SAS Host/Expansion ports (via Thunderbolt bridge).
- Full-height LTO-10 drive: 40 TB native / 100 TB compressed (Enterprise media).
- Dual Thunderbolt™ 3 ports with one port providing up to 60W charging.
- AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support for retention.
Category: LTO Tape Drives
Brand: Symply
Original price was: £ 15,399.00.£ 14,471.95Current price is: £ 14,471.95. | £ 17,366.34 inc VAT
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SymplyPRO XTF LTO-10 FH Thunderbolt / SAS Tape Drive – Product Overview
Symply SymplyPRO XTF LTO-10 FH Thunderbolt / SAS Tape Drive is a desktop full-height LTO-10 Ultrium tape drive designed for high-capacity backup and long-term archive workflows. The unit combines Thunderbolt™ 3 host connectivity with 12Gb SAS expansion to support on-workstation and non-Thunderbolt deployments.
The enclosure uses an all-metal chassis with an integrated premium PSU and active cooling, and ships with essential accessories for immediate deployment.
Performance & Capacity
Drive performance for LTO-10 Full Height is up to 400 MB/s native throughput. Capacity options include 40 TB native / 100 TB compressed for LTO-10 Enterprise (Aramid) media and 30 TB native / 75 TB compressed for standard LTO-10 media.
Connectivity
Host connectivity is via dual Thunderbolt™ 3 ports with SymplyLOCK™ cable locking and daisy-chain support, with one port providing up to 60W of device charging. The unit also provides 12Gb SAS connectivity via SAS Host and SAS Expansion ports (via Thunderbolt bridge) to attach non‑Thunderbolt workstations or additional SAS devices.
Security & Compliance
Hardware AES-256 encryption (app-managed keys) is supported and the drive accepts LTO WORM media for non-erasable, non-rewritable retention. The product is CE, UKCA and FCC Class A certified and RoHS compliant.
Software & File System
The drive supports Linear Tape File System (LTFS) for drag-and-drop tape mounting and interchange. It is compatible with Archiware P5, Hedge Canister, YoYotta, XenData, Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, IBM Spectrum Protect, Arcserve, Retrospect, Bacula and Bareos.
Reliability & Endurance
Reliability specifications include MTBF: 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle, MSBF (Mean Swaps Before Failure): 100,000, and Load/Unload Cycles: 300,000.
Environmental & Operating Limits
Recommended dry-bulb temperature for LTO-9 and LTO-10 is 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F); allowable 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F). Recommended relative humidity is 20 to 50% (non-condensing); allowable 20 to 80% (non-condensing). Maximum temperature change is 5 °C (41 °F) / hour and maximum humidity change is 5% / hour. Temperature limitation for humidity conditions: LTO-9 and LTO-10: Max Dew Point 22 °C (72 °F). Maximum operating altitude is 3,048 m (10,000 ft) and non-operating altitude is 12,192 m (40,000 ft). Dust concentration should be less than 200 microgram / cubic meter. Shipping conditions are 5 to 45 °C (41 to 113 °F); 10% to 80% non-condensing RH; 26 °C (72 °F) dew point maximum.
Physical & Packaging
Full-height dimensions are 38.2 x 22.1 x 14.0 cm (15.0 x 8.3 x 5.5 in) and weight is 7.7 kg (17.0 lb). The product ships in premium packaging and includes a 2m active Thunderbolt 3 cable, data cartridge, cleaning cartridge, SymplyLOCK and power cable.
Warranty
The unit carries a 3-Year Advanced Replacement warranty with an optional +2-Year extension available.
SymplyPRO XTF LTO-10 FH Thunderbolt / SAS Tape Drive – Key Features
- Symply SymplyPRO XTF LTO-10 FH Thunderbolt / SAS Tape Drive houses a full-height LTO-10 drive for maximum cartridge capacity of 40 TB native / 100 TB compressed per cartridge.
- Dual Thunderbolt™ 3 host ports with SymplyLOCK™ cable locking support daisy-chaining and include one port that provides up to 60W of device charging.
- 12Gb SAS connectivity is provided via SAS Host and SAS Expansion ports (via Thunderbolt bridge) to attach non‑Thunderbolt workstations or additional SAS devices.
- Native throughput reaches up to 400 MB/s to sustain large sequential backups and archives.
- Supports Linear Tape File System (LTFS) for drag-and-drop tape mounting and interchange without heavy backup software.
- Built-in security includes AES-256 hardware encryption (app-managed keys) and LTO WORM media support for non-erasable, non-rewritable retention.
- Air-gapped operation enables 3-2-1-1-0 best practice (offline copy) for ransomware resilience.
- Rugged all-metal desktop enclosure with premium PSU, active cooling and a Kensington T-Bar™ lock slot for physical security.
- Reliability ratings include MTBF: 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle, MSBF: 100,000, and Load/Unload Cycles: 300,000.
- Comes with premium accessories in the box including a 2m active Thunderbolt 3 cable, data cartridge and cleaning cartridge, SymplyLOCK and power cable.
- Compatible with a broad range of backup and archive software including Archiware P5, Hedge Canister, YoYotta, XenData, Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, IBM Spectrum Protect, Arcserve, Retrospect, Bacula and Bareos.
- Carries a 3-Year Advanced Replacement warranty with an optional +2-Year extension available.
SymplyPRO XTF LTO-10 FH Thunderbolt / SAS Tape Drive – Technical Specifications
| Product Name | Symply SymplyPRO XTF LTO-10 FH Thunderbolt / SAS Tape Drive |
| Form-Factor | Full-Height |
| No. Drives | 1 |
| LTO Generation | LTO-10 |
| Drive Type | LTO-10 Full Height |
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt™ 3 (dual ports) with SymplyLOCK™ cable locking; one port provides up to 60W charging |
| Expansion Interface | 12Gb SAS connectivity — SAS Host and SAS Expansion ports (via Thunderbolt bridge) |
| Performance Native (Compressed) | 400 MB/Sec (1000 MB/Sec) |
| Capacity Native (Compressed) | 40 TB (100 TB) — LTO-10 Enterprise (Aramid); 30 TB (75 TB) — LTO-10 |
| LTFS | Linear Tape File System (LTFS) support for drag-and-drop tape mounting |
| Encryption | AES-256 hardware encryption (app-managed keys) |
| WORM | LTO WORM media support for non-erasable, non-rewritable retention |
| Included Accessories | Full-Height LTO Drive; Data Cartridge; Cleaning Cartridge; Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable 2m; SymplyLOCK; Power Cable |
| Reliability (MTBF) | 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle |
| MSBF (Mean Swaps Before Failure) | 100,000 |
| Load / Unload Cycles | 300,000 |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 38.2 x 22.1 x 14.0 cm (15.0 x 8.3 x 5.5 in) |
| Weight | 7.7 kg (17.0 lb) |
| Environmental — Recommended Dry-Bulb Temperature | 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) |
| Environmental — Allowable Dry-Bulb Temperature | 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F) |
| Environmental — Non-Operating Temperature | 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F) |
| Environmental — Recommended Relative Humidity | 20 to 50% (non-condensing) |
| Environmental — Allowable Relative Humidity | 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 (Operating) | 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 |
| Software Compatibility | Archiware P5; Hedge Canister; YoYotta; XenData; Veeam Backup & Replication; Veritas NetBackup; Commvault; IBM Spectrum Protect; Arcserve; Retrospect; Bacula; Bareos |
| Physical Security | Kensington T-Bar™ lock slot |
| Certifications | CE; UKCA; FCC Class A; RoHS |
| Packaging | Premium packaging with data and cleaning cartridges and 2m Thunderbolt cable |
| Warranty | 3-Year Advanced Replacement (optional +2-Year extension) |
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