Symply SymplyPRO SAS Desktop LTO-9 Half-Height Tape Drive

The SymplyPRO SAS Desktop LTO-9 Half-Height Tape Drive is a professional-grade external tape drive engineered for reliable, high-capacity data backup and archiving. With native 18 TB capacity and 300 MB/sec native transfer speed, it provides scalable performance for media, entertainment, and enterprise workflows. Fully LTFS compatible, it allows simple drag-and-drop file access across platforms without proprietary software.

Constructed with a rugged metal alloy enclosure and a premium cooling system, the SymplyPRO SAS LTO-9 is built for durability and quiet operation. It features an internal auto-switching 110–240 V power supply, AES 256-bit encryption, and WORM support for compliance-critical applications. Included SymplyATOM software for macOS enables easy drive and cartridge management.

Key Features

• Interface: 6 Gb/s SAS SFF-8644 host interface
• Capacity & Performance: 18 TB native / 45 TB compressed; up to 300 MB/sec native (750 MB/sec compressed)
• Enclosure & Cooling: Rugged space-grey metal alloy with premium cooling fan for reliable, quiet operation
• Power Supply: Internal auto-switching 110–240 V for global use
• Data Management: Fully LTFS compatible for drag-and-drop file operations
• Security: AES 256-bit encryption and WORM support for regulatory compliance
• Compliance & Warranty: TAA certified; 3-year worldwide warranty (optional 5-year extension)

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 10.3 × 8.3 × 2.5 in (26.3 × 21.1 × 6.3 cm)
• Weight: 6.3 lb (2.9 kg)
• Host Interface: 1× mini-SAS SFF-8644, 6 Gb/s
• Supported Formats: LTO-9 (read/write), LTO-8 (read/write), LTO-7 Type M (read)
• Native Capacity: 18 TB (up to 45 TB compressed)
• Transfer Rate: 300 MB/sec native (750 MB/sec compressed)
• Power Supply: Internal auto-switching 110–240 V AC
• Operating Temperature: 59 °F to 95 °F (15 °C to 35 °C)
• Operating Humidity: 20%–80% non-condensing
• Operating Systems: macOS (via SymplyATOM), Windows, Linux (via SAS HBA)

What’s Included

• SymplyPRO SAS Desktop Enclosure × 1
• Half-Height LTO-9 Tape Drive × 1
• LTO-9 Data Cartridge × 1
• Cleaning Cartridge × 1
• 2 m (6.6 ft) SAS Cable (SFF-8644 to SFF-8644) × 1
• SymplyLOCK security system × 1
• Power Cable × 1
• 3-Year Warranty Documentation × 1