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Symply LTO-9 Full-Height Drive Upgrade for 2U Rackmount

Symply LTO-9 Full-Height Drive Upgrade for 2U Rackmount
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Symply LTO-9 Full-Height Drive Upgrade for 2U Rackmount

LTO-9 Full-Height SymplyCABLELESS™ Drive Upgrade For 2U Rackmount Enclosures, With 18TB Native Capacity, LTFS, Data Cartridge And 3-Year Warranty.

Add or replace an LTO-9 drive in a compatible 2U Rackmount SymplyPRO system with this purpose-built full-height SymplyCABLELESS™ upgrade module. The cable-free backplane design is engineered for rapid insertion, removal and serviceability without the internal cabling normally associated with tape-drive upgrades.

This module provides 18TB native / 45TB compressed cartridge capacity and up to 400MB/s native transfer performance. It supports LTFS for file-based tape workflows, WORM media and AES-256 hardware encryption for secure long-term archive applications.

  • Designed specifically for SymplyPRO 2U rackmount enclosures.
  • LTO-9 full-height drive with 18TB native capacity.
  • Up to 400MB/s native transfer rate.
  • SymplyCABLELESS™ module for straightforward installation and service.
  • Includes a data cartridge and 3-year manufacturer warranty.

Original price was: £ 14,399.00.Current price is: £ 13,531.95. | £ 16,238.34 inc VAT

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Category: LTO Tape Drives
SKU: SYLTO-iSCL9FH1-00
Brand: Symply

Symply LTO-9 Full-Height Drive Upgrade for 2U Rackmount – Product Overview

The Symply LTO-9 Full-Height Drive Upgrade extends the useful life and capacity of compatible 2U Rackmount SymplyPRO tape systems without requiring replacement of the complete enclosure. It is supplied as a dedicated SymplyCABLELESS™ drive module, designed to add a second drive where supported or replace an existing compatible drive as requirements change.

Because the module is engineered around Symply’s cable-free backplane architecture, the drive can be inserted or removed without conventional internal data and power cabling. This reduces installation complexity and supports fast serviceability in professional backup, archive and media workflows.

LTO-9 Capacity And Performance

This full-height LTO-9 drive supports 18TB native capacity per cartridge (45TB compressed at the standard 2.5:1 assumption) and a native transfer rate of up to 400MB/s. Symply recommends planning workflows around native rather than compressed performance because real-world compression varies with file type.

Media Compatibility

LTO-9 and LTO-8 read/write. This generation-specific compatibility is important when planning an upgrade around an existing tape estate, particularly when older cartridges must remain readable or writable.

LTFS, WORM And Encryption

The drive supports LTFS for file-based access to tape, WORM media for write-once retention requirements, and AES-256 hardware encryption. These capabilities make the upgrade suitable for production archive, backup, compliance and offline air-gapped storage workflows.

SymplyCABLELESS™ Upgrade Architecture

SymplyCABLELESS™ eliminates conventional internal cabling between the removable LTO drive module and the compatible enclosure. Symply uses this architecture across its dual-drive desktop and rackmount systems to simplify upgrades, transport and service while reducing potential cable and connector failure points.

Software And Support

SymplyATOM2 is available for supported Symply LTO products on macOS and Windows, providing diagnostics, firmware management and LTFS-related tools. The upgrade includes a data cartridge and is covered by a 3-year manufacturer warranty.

Symply LTO-9 Full-Height Drive Upgrade for 2U Rackmount – Key Features

  • LTO-9 Full-Height LTO drive upgrade module for SymplyPRO 2U rackmount enclosures.
  • 18TB native / 45TB compressed capacity per cartridge.
  • Native transfer performance up to 400MB/s.
  • SymplyCABLELESS™ cable-free module architecture for fast installation and serviceability.
  • LTO-9 and LTO-8 read/write.
  • LTFS support for file-based tape workflows.
  • WORM media support for non-rewritable archive requirements.
  • AES-256 hardware encryption support.
  • 250,000-hour drive MTBF at 100% duty cycle.
  • Rated for up to 300,000 cartridge load/unload cycles.
  • SymplyATOM2 support for diagnostics, firmware management and tape operations.
  • Includes one data cartridge.
  • 3-year manufacturer warranty.

Symply LTO-9 Full-Height Drive Upgrade for 2U Rackmount – Technical Specifications

SKUSYLTO-iSCL9FH1-00
Product TypeSymply LTO Drive Upgrade Module
Compatible EnclosureSymplyPRO 2U rackmount enclosures
LTO GenerationLTO-9
Drive Form FactorFull-Height
Native Capacity18TB per cartridge
Compressed Capacity45TB per cartridge (2.5:1 assumption)
Native Transfer RateUp to 400MB/s
Media CompatibilityLTO-9 and LTO-8 read/write
LTFS SupportYes
WORM SupportYes
Hardware EncryptionAES-256
ArchitectureSymplyCABLELESS™ removable drive module
MTBF250,000 hours at 100% duty cycle
Load / Unload CyclesUp to 300,000
Management SoftwareSymplyATOM2 support (macOS and Windows)
Included Media1 x LTO-9 Data Cartridge
Warranty3 Years

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.

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 manufacturer website, and/or contacting us if unsure before ordering.

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