Professional LTO-9 Archiving, Designed for Creative Workflows
Tired of repurposing clunky IT hardware for your critical creative assets? The SymplyLTO-XTF is the answer. It's an LTO-9 tape archiving solution designed from the ground up for creative professionals. Housed in a robust, yet compact and stylish metal alloy enclosure, the LTO-XTF is built for the demands of a modern studio. It’s not just about looks; a premium whisper-quiet fan and a reliable power supply ensure it operates unobtrusively in your creative space, providing years of trouble-free service.
At its core, a latest-generation full-height LTO-9 tape drive delivers staggering performance of up to 400 MB/sec, making quick work of large files and project backups. Connectivity is state-of-the-art, with two Thunderbolt 3 ports for easy daisy-chaining of your devices—one port even provides 60W of power, perfect for fast-charging your laptop. For maximum flexibility, the LTO-XTF also includes SAS Expansion and SAS Host connections, allowing you to integrate it into non-Thunderbolt workstations or connect other SAS devices through your Thunderbolt-enabled computer.
Symply makes tape archiving intuitive. The LTO-XTF fully supports the Linear Tape File System (LTFS), which lets you drag and drop files to a tape cartridge just like a regular hard drive. This dramatically simplifies your workflow, often removing the need for complex backup software. To further enhance the experience, every unit includes the feature-rich SymplyATOM (Advanced Tape Operations and Management) software. The system is also fully certified for popular backup and archive utilities like YoYotta, Hedge Canister, XenData, and Archiware P5, ensuring seamless integration into your existing data management strategy.
Key Features
- Latest Generation LTO-9 Drive: Features a full-height LTO-9 tape drive for maximum performance and capacity.
- High-Speed Performance: Achieves native transfer speeds of up to 400 MB/sec for fast backups and archives.
- Advanced Connectivity: Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining, with one port providing 60W of upstream device charging.
- Versatile SAS Integration: Includes SAS Expansion (SFF-8644) and SAS Host (SFF-8088) ports for ultimate system flexibility.
- Drag-and-Drop Archiving: Supports LTFS for simple, hard-drive-like file management.
- Professional-Grade Build: Housed in a rugged, compact metal alloy enclosure with a whisper-quiet fan.
- Comprehensive Software Suite: Includes SymplyATOM software for easy operation and is certified for leading third-party applications.
What's in the Box
- SymplyLTO-XTF Unit
- LTO-9 Data Cartridge
- Cleaning Cartridge
- 2m Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable
- Worldwide Power Cords
- SymplyATOM LTFS Software
- Product Documentation
Technical Specifications
| Form Factor | Desktop |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 30.0 x 21.1 x 13.6 cm (11.8 x 8.3 x 5.4 in) |
| Weight | 6.7 kg (14.7 lbs) |
| Host Interface | 2x Thunderbolt 3 (60W Upstream Charging / 15W Downstream Power) |
| SAS Host Interface | 1x miniSAS SFF-8088 |
| SAS Expansion Interface | 1x miniSAS SFF-8644 |
| Power Supply | Internal 200W 110V~240V Auto-Switching (Typical 161W) |
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.