SymplyPRO LTO-9 HH Thunderbolt 3 / SAS Tape Drive

Name: SymplyPRO LTO-9 HH Thunderbolt 3 & SAS Tape Drive 18TB
Brand: Symply
SKU: SYPRO-DT3L9H1B-A0
Price: 10148.95 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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SymplyPRO LTO-9 HH Thunderbolt 3 / SAS Tape Drive

Desktop LTO-9 HH Thunderbolt 3 / SAS Tape Drive. SymplyATOM LTFS Software, Data & Cleaning Cartridge & Thunderbolt Cable Included.

The SymplyPRO LTO-9 HH Thunderbolt 3 / SAS Tape Drive is a half-height desktop LTO-9 unit with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and SFF-8644 SAS connectivity.

It supports LTFS for simple drag-and-drop tape workflows and includes SymplyATOM™ on macOS for streamlined tape operations and firmware updates.

The drive ships with a 2m Thunderbolt cable, data and cleaning cartridges, and SymplyLOCK for secure cable retention.

Performance: 300 MB/Sec native (750 MB/Sec compressed).
Capacity: 18 TB native (45 TB compressed) per LTO-9 cartridge.
Security: AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support.
Warranty: 3-Year Advanced Replacement (optional +2-Year extension).

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Category: LTO Tape Drives

SKU: SYPRO-DT3L9H1B-A0

Brand: Symply

SymplyPRO LTO-9 HH Thunderbolt 3 / SAS Tape Drive – Product Overview

The SymplyPRO LTO-9 HH Thunderbolt 3 / SAS Tape Drive is a desktop half-height LTO-9 tape drive supplied with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and SFF-8644 SAS connectivity for workstation and studio workflows.

It is engineered for high-capacity, low-cost long-term storage and straightforward tape interchange, with LTFS support and macOS utilities to simplify tape operations.

Design And Build

Compact all-metal desktop enclosure with integrated premium PSU and efficient cooling for sustained studio and comms-room use.

Connectivity

Two Thunderbolt™ 3 host ports (SymplyLOCK™ cable locking) with daisy-chain support and one port supplying up to 60W charging; SFF-8644 SAS Host and SAS Expansion available via the Thunderbolt bridge for non-Thunderbolt workstations and additional SAS devices.

LTFS And Software

Supports Linear Tape File System (LTFS) for drag-and-drop tape mounting and interchange; on macOS, SymplyATOM™ provides format, mount/eject LTFS, one-click diagnostics, log capture and in-app firmware updates.

Performance And Capacity

Half-height LTO-9 native performance and capacity are specified at 300 MB/Sec (750 MB/Sec compressed) and 18 TB native (45 TB compressed) per cartridge (assumes 2.5:1 compression).

Security And Compliance

Hardware AES-256 encryption and support for LTO WORM media enable enforceable retention and protection of archived data; unit meets CE, UKCA, FCC Class A and RoHS standards.

Reliability And Serviceability

Half-height drive reliability is specified as MTBF 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle, MSBF 100,000 and 80,000 load/unload cycles; premium packaging and included consumables enable immediate deployment.

Physical Specifications

Product configuration as a PRO Thunderbolt half-height single-drive system with host interface “2 x TB3 1 x SFF-8644”, expansion interface “1 x SFF-8644”, dimensions 27.5 x 21.1 x 9.2 cm (11 x 8.5 x 3.5 in) and weight 4.0 kg (8.8 lb).

Environmental And Shipping

Recommended operating dry-bulb temperature for LTO-9 and LTO-10 is 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) with allowable range to 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F); relative humidity recommended 20 to 50% (non-condensing) and shipping conditions 5 to 45 °C (41 to 113 °F) with 10% to 80% non-condensing RH (26 °C dew point max).

SymplyPRO LTO-9 HH Thunderbolt 3 / SAS Tape Drive – Key Features

Half-height LTO-9 tape drive in a desktop enclosure designed for workstation use and studio racks.
Dual Thunderbolt™ 3 ports with SymplyLOCK™ cable locking and daisy-chain support; one port provides up to 60W of device charging.
12Gb SAS connectivity via SFF-8644 with SAS Host and SAS Expansion ports available through the Thunderbolt bridge.
Supports LTFS for mountable, drag-and-drop tape workflows and simple interchange without heavy backup software.
LTO-9 native throughput and capacity: 300 MB/Sec (750 MB/Sec) performance and 18 TB native (45 TB compressed) per cartridge.
Security features include AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support for non-erasable, non-rewritable retention.
Air-gapped by design to support the 3-2-1-1-0 best practice (offline copy) for ransomware resilience.
Includes SymplyATOM™ on macOS for format, mount/eject LTFS, one-click diagnostics, log capture and in‑app firmware updates.
Premium packaging includes a high-quality 2m Thunderbolt cable, data and cleaning cartridges, and SymplyLOCK for secure cable retention.
Physical security via a Kensington T-Bar™ lock slot and compliance with CE, UKCA, FCC Class A and RoHS.
Designed for reliability with a half-height MTBF of 250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle, MSBF of 100,000 and 80,000 load/unload cycles.
Backed by a 3-Year Advanced Replacement warranty with an optional +2-Year extension available.

SymplyPRO LTO-9 HH Thunderbolt 3 / SAS Tape Drive – Technical Specifications

Drive Form-Factor	Half-Height
No. Drives	1
LTO Gen	9
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)	18 TB (45 TB)
LTFS Support	LTFS drag-and-drop
macOS Software	SymplyATOM™ (format, mount/eject LTFS, one-click diagnostics, log capture, in-app firmware updates)
Encryption	AES-256 hardware encryption
WORM Support	LTO WORM media support
Reliability MTBF (Half-Height)	250,000 @ 100% Duty Cycle
Reliability MSBF	100,000
Load / Unload Cycles (Half-Height)	80,000
Dry-Bulb Temperature Recommended	LTO-9 and LTO-10: 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F)
Dry-Bulb Temperature Allowable	LTO-9 and LTO-10: 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F)
Dry-Bulb Temperature Non-Operating	5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)
Relative Humidity Recommended	20 to 50% (non-condensing)
Relative Humidity Allowable	20 to 80% (non-condensing)
Relative Humidity 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	LTO-9 and LTO-10: Max Dew Point 22 °C (72 °F)
Maximum Altitude Recommended/Allowable	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
Included Accessories	High-quality 2m Thunderbolt cable, data and cleaning cartridges, SymplyLOCK
Physical Security	Kensington T-Bar™ lock slot
Compliance & Certifications	CE, UKCA, FCC Class A; RoHS
Warranty	3-Year Advanced Replacement (optional +2-Year extension)

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