SymplyPRO LTO-8 half-height desktop tape drive with Thunderbolt™ 3 host ports and SAS expansion for mixed workstation environments.
Supports LTFS for drag-and-drop tape access and integrates AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM support for compliant retention.
Ships with a 2m Thunderbolt cable, data and cleaning cartridges, and SymplyLOCK for immediate deployment.
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The SymplyPRO LTO-8 Half-Height Thunderbolt 3 / SAS Tape Drive is a professional desktop LTO tape solution intended for workstation backup, archive and long-term retention. It combines direct Thunderbolt 3 connectivity with SAS expansion to fit mixed or non‑Thunderbolt environments.
Designed for media, enterprise and IT workflows that need low-cost, high-capacity offline storage, the unit supports LTFS for simple file-level interchange and integrates security and industry-standard compatibility for archive and backup software.
Host connectivity is provided by dual Thunderbolt™ 3 ports and an SFF-8644 interface as listed for the PRO Thunderbolt half-height model. One TB3 port supplies up to 60W for device charging and both ports support daisy-chaining for flexible workstation setups.
12Gb SAS connectivity is available via SFF-8644 for SAS Host and SAS Expansion (accessed via the Thunderbolt bridge), enabling attachment to non‑Thunderbolt workstations or additional SAS tape devices.
The LTO-8 half-height drive provides the manufacturer-stated native performance of 300 MB/Sec (750 MB/Sec compressed) and cartridge capacity of 12 TB (30 TB compressed), assuming the stated 2.5:1 compression ratio.
Every SymplyPRO Thunderbolt configuration supports Linear Tape File System (LTFS) for drag-and-drop tape operations. The drive is compatible with a wide range of backup and archive applications including Archiware P5, Hedge Canister, YoYotta, XenData, Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, IBM Spectrum Protect, Arcserve, Retrospect, Bacula and Bareos.
Hardware AES-256 encryption and LTO WORM media support are implemented to enforce retention policies and provide non-erasable, non-rewritable retention where required. The product family carries CE, UKCA, FCC Class A and RoHS markings.
The compact all-metal desktop enclosure integrates a premium PSU and cooling fan for clean installs in offices or comms rooms, and includes a Kensington T-Bar™ lock slot for physical security.
Reliability figures for half-height drives include MTBF 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle, MSBF 100,000 and 80,000 load/unload cycles. Recommended operating conditions for LTO-8 are provided in the manufacturer environmental specification.
Units ship with premium packaging that includes a 2m Thunderbolt cable, data and cleaning cartridges, and SymplyLOCK. The product is covered by a 3-Year Advanced Replacement warranty with an optional +2-Year extension.
| Form-Factor | Half-Height |
| No. Drives | 1 |
| LTO Gen | 8 |
| Host Interface | 2 x TB3 1 x SFF-8644 |
| Expansion Interface | 1 x SFF-8644 |
| D x W x H | 27.5 x 21.1 x 9.2 cm (11 x 8.5 x 3.5 in) |
| Weight | 4.0 kg (8.8 lb) |
| Performance Native (Compressed) | 300 MB/Sec (750 MB/Sec) |
| Capacity Native (Compressed) | 12 TB (30 TB) |
| LTFS | Supported (Linear Tape File System) |
| Encryption | AES-256 hardware encryption |
| WORM Support | LTO WORM media support |
| Reliability MTBF | 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle |
| MSBF (Mean Swaps Before Failure) | 100,000 |
| Load / Unload Cycles | 80,000 |
| Recommended Dry-Bulb Temperature (LTO-7 and LTO-8) | 16 to 25 °C (61 to 77 °F) |
| Allowable Dry-Bulb Temperature (LTO-7 and LTO-8) | 16 to 35 °C (61 to 95 °F) |
| Non-Operating Temperature | 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F) |
| Relative Humidity (Recommended) | 20 to 50% (non-condensing) |
| Relative Humidity (Allowable / Non-Operating) | 20 to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Maximum Temperature Change | 5 °C (41 °F) / hour |
| Maximum Humidity Change | 5% / hour |
| Temperature Limitation For Humidity Conditions | Wet Bulb Temperature |
| Maximum Altitude | 3,048 m (10,000 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 |
| Compatible Software | 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 |
| Compliance & Certifications | CE, UKCA, FCC Class A; RoHS |
| Included Accessories | High-quality 2m Thunderbolt cable, data and cleaning cartridges, SymplyLOCK |
| Warranty | 3-Year Advanced Replacement (optional +2-Year extension) |
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.
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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 the manufacturer website, or contact us if unsure before ordering.
