SymplyPRO LTO-9 Rackmount: Professional 2U Thunderbolt 3 Archiving Solution
Secure your critical data with the SymplyPRO LTO-9 Rackmount, a robust and professional tape archiving system designed for demanding media and IT environments. Housed in a rugged 2U metal alloy chassis, this system offers a reliable, long-term solution for data backup, archiving, and interchange. Engineered with SymplyCABLELESS technology, the LTO drive modules can be effortlessly removed or upgraded by the user, ensuring maximum uptime and serviceability.
Experience blazing-fast connectivity with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, enabling daisy-chaining of up to six devices and providing 60W of power to fast-charge your connected laptop. For ultimate flexibility, the SymplyPRO Rack also includes SAS Expansion and SAS Host connections, allowing you to integrate it seamlessly into non-Thunderbolt workstations or connect additional SAS devices. With a single LTO-9 drive, achieve transfer speeds up to 400 MB/s native (900 MB/s compressed), making large data transfers quick and efficient. Please note, this unit ships with a single LTO-9 drive by default and can be easily expanded to a dual-drive configuration for enhanced performance and capabilities.
Getting started is simple. The SymplyPRO LTO supports the Linear Tape File System (LTFS), which allows you to drag and drop files to the tape as if it were a standard hard drive. To streamline your workflow further, every system includes the feature-rich SymplyATOM (Advanced Tape Operations and Management) software for easy operation and maintenance. It's also fully compatible with leading backup and archiving software like YoYotta, Hedge Canister, and Archiware P5, making it the perfect fit for your existing workflow.
Key Features
- High-Speed Connectivity: Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports (with 60W power delivery) and versatile SAS host/expansion ports.
- Pro-Grade Performance: LTO-9 Full Height drive with speeds up to 400MB/s native and 900MB/s compressed.
- Massive Capacity: Store up to 18TB of native data (45TB compressed) on a single LTO-9 cartridge.
- Rugged & Serviceable Design: 2U rackmount metal alloy enclosure with a premium power supply and user-removable drive modules.
- Software Included: Comes with SymplyATOM management software and supports LTFS for simple drag-and-drop file management.
- Broad Compatibility: Works with popular backup and archive utilities on both macOS and Windows.
- Ready to Use: Includes a 2m Active Thunderbolt 3 cable, an LTO-9 Data Cartridge, a Cleaning Cartridge, and worldwide power cords.
- Peace of Mind: Comes with a standard 3-year warranty, with an optional upgrade to five years.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | SymplyPRO LTO Rack |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Drives Included | 1 x Full-Height LTO-9 (expandable to 2) |
| Host Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 3, 1 x SAS SFF-8088 |
| Expansion Interface | 1 x SAS SFF-8644 |
| Performance (per drive) | Up to 400 MB/s (Native) / 900 MB/s (Compressed) |
| Capacity (per cartridge) | 18TB (Native) / 45TB (Compressed) |
| Reliability (MTBF) | 250,000 Hours @ 100% duty cycle |
| OS Support (Thunderbolt) | macOS 10.13+, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016/2019 |
| OS Support (SAS) | Windows, RHEL 7.8/8.2, SLES 12, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, macOS |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 48.2 x 43.5 x 8.8 cm (19 x 17.1 x 3.5 in) |
| Weight | 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs) |
| Power Supply | Internal 350W (110V-240V) |
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.