- 1 x SymplyPRO Thunderbolt Desktop Enclosure
- 1 x Half Height LTO-9 Drive
- 1 x Data Cartridge
- 1 x Cleaning Cartridge
- 1 x 2 Meter Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable
- 1 x SymplyLOCK Cable Lock
- 1 x Power Cable
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SYMPLY SymplyPRO LTO-9 Desktop Archive Tape Drive, 18 TB, Thunderbolt 3 and SAS
- High capacity LTO-9 tape drive for backup and archiving.
- Supports LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9 half-height drives.
- Offers 18TB native capacity and 300MB/Sec native performance.
- Features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy chaining and fast charging.
- Includes SAS Expansion and Host Ports for added connectivity.
- Durable metal alloy enclosure with premium cooling and power supply.
- Supports LTFS, AES 256-bit Encryption, and WORM for data security.
- Comes with a 3-year worldwide warranty.
Built for desktop backup and archive workflows, the SymplyPRO LTO-9 tape drive combines an LTO-9 Half Height mechanism with Thunderbolt 3 and SAS connectivity. Each LTO-9 cartridge supports 18 TB native capacity or 45 TB compressed capacity at 2.5:1 compression, while native throughput reaches 300 MB per second. The compact all-metal enclosure fits studio, post-production, lab, and communications room workflows without requiring a rack-mount system.
Flexible Thunderbolt 3 and SAS Connectivity
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports support daisy-chaining, and one port can provide up to 60 watts of device charging. A SAS host port lets the drive connect to compatible workstations through SAS, while a separate SAS expansion port can connect additional SAS devices through the Thunderbolt host path. Symply lists compatibility with Thunderbolt 4 and 5 hosts. The supplied 2-meter active Thunderbolt 3 cable and SymplyLOCK cable lock support a clean desktop setup.
LTFS, Security, and Archive Control
LTFS support lets compatible systems mount tape like removable storage for familiar file copy, move, and interchange workflows. The drive also supports AES 256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media for retention requirements that call for non-erasable, non-rewritable media. A Kensington lock slot adds physical security, while the integrated power supply and cooling fan are built into the enclosure.
The package includes a data cartridge, cleaning cartridge, active Thunderbolt 3 cable, SymplyLOCK, and power cable. Symply lists CE, UKCA, FCC Class A, and RoHS compliance, plus a 3-year Advanced Replacement warranty for this product family. This supplied TAA configuration is intended for buyers who require a TAA part number for procurement.
General
Product Configuration:
| Product Family | SymplyPRO Thunderbolt Desktop |
| Drive Form Factor | Half Height |
| Number of Drives | 1 |
| LTO Generation | LTO-9 |
| Media Type | LTO-9 |
| Enclosure Material | All Metal |
| Dimensions | 27.5 x 21.1 x 9.2 centimeters (11 x 8.5 x 3.5 inches) |
| Weight | 4.0 kilograms (8.8 pounds) |
Connectivity:
| Thunderbolt Host Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 |
| SAS Host Interface | 1 x SFF-8644 |
| SAS Expansion Interface | 1 x SFF-8644 |
| Daisy Chain Support | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 and 5 Host Compatibility | Yes |
| Device Charging | Up to 60 watts from one Thunderbolt 3 port |
Performance and Capacity:
| Native Capacity | 18 terabytes |
| Compressed Capacity | 45 terabytes |
| Native Throughput | 300 megabytes per second |
| Compressed Throughput | 750 megabytes per second |
| Compression Ratio for Compressed Figures | 2.5:1 |
Data Management and Security:
| LTFS Support | Yes |
| Hardware Encryption | AES 256 |
| WORM Media Support | Yes |
| Physical Security | Kensington Lock Slot |
Reliability:
| MTBF | 250,000 hours at 100 percent duty cycle |
| MSBF | 100,000 mean swaps before failure |
| Load and Unload Cycles | 80,000 |
Environmental:
| Recommended Dry Bulb Temperature for LTO-9 | 15 to 25 degrees Celsius (59 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Allowable Dry Bulb Temperature for LTO-9 | 15 to 30 degrees Celsius (59 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Non-Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 degrees Celsius (41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Recommended Relative Humidity | 20 to 50 percent, non condensing |
| Allowable Relative Humidity | 20 to 80 percent, non-condensing |
| Non-Operating Relative Humidity | 20 to 80 percent, non-condensing |
| Maximum Temperature Change | 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) per hour |
| Maximum Humidity Change | 5 percent per hour |
| Maximum Dew Point for LTO-9 | 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Maximum Altitude, Recommended and Allowable | 3,048 meters (10,000 feet) |
| Maximum Altitude, Non-Operating | 12,192 meters (40,000 feet) |
| Dust Concentration | Less than 200 micrograms per cubic meter |
Storage and Shipping:
| Short-Term Storage Conditions | See operating conditions |
| Long Term Storage Conditions | See operating conditions |
| Shipping Temperature | 5 to 45 degrees Celsius (41 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Shipping Relative Humidity | 10 to 80 percent, non-condensing |
| Shipping Dew Point Maximum | 26 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) |
Compliance:
| Certifications | CE, UKCA, FCC Class A, RoHS |
| TAA Compliance | Yes, TAA configuration |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 Year Advanced Replacement |
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