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Symply SymplyPRO XTH SAS Desktop LTO-8 Dual-Bay Half-Height Tape Drive
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Symply SymplyPRO XTH SAS Desktop LTO-8 Dual-Bay Half-Height Tape Drive

$5,984.29

Symply SymplyPRO XTH SAS Desktop LTO-8 Dual-Bay Half-Height Tape Drive The SymplyPRO XTH SAS Desktop LTO-8 is a high-performance dual-bay desktop tape storage system featuring hot-swap half-height drives and a 12 Gb/s SAS interface. Engineered for professional media and enterprise workflows, it...

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Symply SymplyPRO XTH SAS Desktop LTO-8 Dual-Bay Half-Height Tape Drive

The SymplyPRO XTH SAS Desktop LTO-8 is a high-performance dual-bay desktop tape storage system featuring hot-swap half-height drives and a 12 Gb/s SAS interface. Engineered for professional media and enterprise workflows, it offers native 12 TB capacity per LTO-8 cartridge and native transfer speeds up to 300 MB/sec per drive. Compact, durable, and fully LTFS compatible, it provides a reliable solution for large-scale data archiving and secure backup.

Housed in a precision-engineered metal alloy enclosure finished in space grey, the SymplyPRO XTH SAS system features premium cooling, quiet operation, and an internal auto-switching 110–240 V power supply. Each LTO drive can be quickly removed or replaced using Symply’s CableLess design, allowing for service flexibility or future upgrades to LTO-9. The system supports AES 256-bit encryption, WORM media, and cross-platform LTFS file management.

Key Features

  • Interface: 12 Gb/s SAS interface with dual SFF-8644 ports
  • Drive Configuration: Dual hot-swappable half-height LTO-8 drives (Symply CableLess design)
  • Capacity & Performance: 12 TB native (30 TB compressed) per drive; up to 300 MB/sec native transfer speed
  • Enclosure & Cooling: Rugged space-grey metal alloy chassis with premium low-noise cooling fan
  • Power Supply: Internal 110–240 V auto-switching PSU for worldwide use
  • Compatibility: Fully LTFS compatible for drag-and-drop operation on macOS, Windows, and Linux
  • Security: AES 256-bit encryption and WORM support for compliance-sensitive data
  • Expandability: Supports single or dual-drive configurations; hot-swappable modules for service and upgrade
  • Compliance & Warranty: TAA certified; 3-year worldwide warranty (extendable to 5 years)

Technical Specifications

  • Dimensions: 10.8 × 8.6 × 5.5 in (27.5 × 21.8 × 14 cm)
  • Weight: 14.3 lb (6.5 kg)
  • Host Interface: Dual SAS SFF-8644 ports, 12 Gb/s
  • Drive Type: Half-height LTO-8 (hot-swappable CableLess design)
  • Native Capacity: 12 TB per cartridge (30 TB compressed)
  • Native Data Rate: 300 MB/sec (up to 750 MB/sec compressed)
  • Supported Formats: LTO-8 (read/write), LTO-7 (read/write), LTO-9 (upgradeable option)
  • Encryption: AES 256-bit hardware encryption
  • File System Support: LTFS (Linear Tape File System)
  • Operating Temperature: 59 °F – 95 °F (15 °C – 35 °C)
  • Power Supply: Internal auto-switching 110–240 V AC
  • Operating Systems: macOS (via SymplyATOM), Windows, Linux

What’s Included

  • SymplyPRO XTH SAS enclosure × 1
  • Half-Height LTO-8 Drive × 1 (pre-installed, hot-swappable)
  • LTO-8 Data Cartridge × 1
  • Cleaning Cartridge × 1
  • 2 m (6.6 ft) SAS Cable (SFF-8644 to SFF-8644) × 1
  • SymplyLOCK Security T-Bar × 1
  • Power Cable × 1
  • 3-Year Warranty Documentation × 1