SymplyPRO Ethernet Bridge 1RU: Unleash Your LTO Resources Over the Network
Are your valuable LTO tape drives tethered to a single, expensive workstation, creating data archiving bottlenecks for your entire team? The SymplyPRO Ethernet Bridge 1RU is a revolutionary solution designed to liberate your LTO resources. By "disaggregating" tape drives from dedicated computer platforms, this high-performance bridge allows you to share up to four LTO SAS drives across your entire 10Gb Ethernet network. This innovative approach fundamentally changes how organizations access long-term storage, transforming isolated tape drives into a shared, flexible, and cost-effective asset for your entire operation. Say goodbye to dedicated, power-hungry archive stations and hello to streamlined, network-accessible data protection.
The magic lies in its advanced iSCSI implementation. The SymplyPRO Ethernet Bridge presents your connected LTO drives over the network as iSCSI targets. To your host operating system and data management software, these drives appear and behave exactly like locally attached SAS or Fibre Channel LTO drives. This seamless integration ensures broad compatibility with the industry's leading data protection and archive applications, eliminating the need for complex driver configurations or workflow adjustments. With dual 10GbE SFP+ ports, you get the high-speed throughput necessary to handle large file transfers and demanding backup windows, ensuring that performance is never a compromise. Your team can now archive, retrieve, and manage data on LTO tape with the speed and simplicity of a local device, but with the flexibility of network-wide access.
This powerful bridge is engineered for data-intensive environments across a multitude of industries. For Media and Entertainment, it provides a centralized hub for archiving massive 4K/8K video projects. Healthcare and research institutions can leverage it for secure, long-term retention of critical records and datasets, meeting strict compliance requirements. From SMBs and SMEs looking to implement a robust disaster recovery plan to large data centers optimizing their storage tiers, the SymplyPRO Ethernet Bridge delivers unparalleled value. By centralizing your LTO hardware, you reduce capital expenditure on workstations, lower power and cooling costs, and simplify management, all while enhancing your organization's data protection strategy. It’s the smart, scalable, and secure way to integrate the renowned reliability of LTO technology into your modern IT infrastructure.
Key Features
- Share Your LTO Drives: Connect up to 4 external SAS LTO drives (Half-Height or Full-Height, standalone or library) and share them over the network.
- High-Speed Connectivity: Features dual 10GbE SFP+ host interfaces for fast, reliable data transfers.
- Seamless Integration: Utilizes iSCSI to present LTO drives as local devices, ensuring compatibility with standard backup and archive software.
- Complete Kit: Includes a macOS iSCSI license, high-quality data and management cables, and a rack-kit for easy installation.
- Robust Warranty: Comes with a 3-year Return to Base (RTB) warranty, including 3 years of Symply Pro Exchange (SPE) advanced replacement service.
- Future-Proof: An optional warranty extension to 5 years is available for long-term peace of mind.
Technical Specifications
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Host Interfaces | 2 x 10GbE SFP+ LC |
| Device Interface | 1 x 12Gb SAS (SFF-8644) Port for up to 4 LTO SAS Drives |
| Power Supply | Internal Auto-Switching (110-240v) |
| Included in the Box | 1x SymplyPRO Ethernet Bridge, 1x Rack-Kit, 1x macOS iSCSI License, 2x 3m LC-LC OM4 Cables, 1x 5m RJ45 Management Cable |
| Warranty | 3-Year Return to Base (RTB) with 3-Year Symply Pro Exchange (SPE) Service |
Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.
Express shipping
Our shipping partner for expedited deliveries is DHL Express; please contact us directly for a quote.
Returning an item
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.
Return autorization
If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.
You will be liable for the shipping and any applicable customs/duty fees returning the item(s).
Incorrect items
If the return is made due to a faulty product, or an incorrectly shipped product, or if you are returning the item(s) due to a defect, or functionality issue, or because it is not the item you have ordered, we will gladly email or mail a return shipping label covering all shipping related expenses. In order to determine whether the return is initiated due to a technical problem, we may ask for you to provide visual support like images or a video on the item(s).
Shipping
Returned merchandise must be in its original packaging, and placed in a decent shipping box, e.g. the same box that we shipped the items to you in. Please make sure to clearly mark the RMA code you have received from us outside on the box.
Do not forget to cover or peel off any existing shipping labels on the box.
DIT Supplies OÜ cannot be held accountable for return shipments that have not reached us or returns made without RMA codes. We strongly advise that if you are returning the item(s) with a carrier of your choice that you use a traceable shipping method.
It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
Customs, duties & taxes
There are no customs duties or taxes on orders shipping within the EU. Orders shipped outside of the EU may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees collected by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are collected once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be paid for by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; and when customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates. We advise that you contact your local customs office for more information.