SymplyPRO Rackmount 2U LTO-9 FH SAS Tape Drive – Product Overview
The SymplyPRO Rackmount 2U LTO-9 FH SAS Tape Drive combines a professional 2U rack-ready enclosure with one installed LTO-9 full-height tape mechanism. A second compatible full-height drive may be added later using the purpose-built SymplyCABLELESS™ upgrade architecture, providing a practical upgrade path without replacing the chassis.
SAS Connectivity
A dedicated 12Gb SAS SFF-8644 host port connects to an appropriate SAS HBA in the server or workstation. The required SAS HBA is not included.
LTO-9 Tape Capacity And Performance
LTO-9 media holds 18TB native/45TB compressed per cartridge. This full-height drive reads and writes both LTO-9 and LTO-8 tape generations. Full-height native throughput is up to 400MB/s per drive, with compressed transfer figures depending on the compressibility of the data.
Archive Workflows
LTFS compatibility supports file-based tape workflows, while WORM media and AES-256 hardware encryption provide options for retention and data protection. Correct host connectivity, software and compatible cartridges should be selected to match the archive environment.
Rackmount Installation And Expansion
The 2U enclosure measures 43.5 × 48.2 × 8.8 cm and includes front-to-back cooling and an internal power supply. It is supplied with one full-height tape drive fitted, with space for a second compatible module.