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The SymplyPRO Thunderbolt 3 LTO-8 Desktop Tape Drive from SYMPLY is a professional magnetic tape storage unit that connects directly to a Windows, Mac, or Linux workstation or server, with no rack infrastructure…

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The SymplyPRO Thunderbolt 3 LTO-8 Desktop Tape Drive from SYMPLY is a professional magnetic tape storage unit that connects directly to a Windows, Mac, or Linux workstation or server, with no rack infrastructure required. Its desktop form factor features a half-height LTO-8 tape drive that supports a native capacity of 12TB and read/write speeds of up to 300 MB/s. It can also take advantage of 2.5:1 compression, which allows LTO-8 tapes to store up to 30TB and transfer data at speeds up to 750 MB/s. System connectivity is established using dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, one of which provides daisy-chaining and up to 60W of charging power. A 12 Gb/s SFF-8644 SAS port provides another option for host connectivity, while a second 12 Gb/s SFF-8644 SAS expansion port lets you connect additional SAS devices. Also supported is 256-bit encryption, WORM media, a premium power supply with a cooling fan, and LTFS (Linear Tape File System) compatibility, making backup and archive operations easier to an open source and interchangeable tape format.
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports feature daisy-chain support and compatibility with Thunderbolt 4/5 hosts, including one port that provides up to 60W of device charging.
SAS host and SAS expansion ports (via Thunderbolt bridge) allow connection to non-Thunderbolt workstations and attaching additional SAS devices to a computer via Thunderbolt.
This LTO-8 drive is able to read and write to both LTO-8 and LTO-7 tapes.
This half-height LTO-8 drive supports native tape capacities of 12TB and up to 30TB when compressed at 2.5:1, with up to 300 MB/s of native throughput and up to 750 MB/s of compressed throughput.
Mount tapes like a removable drive for simple copy/move and interchange without heavy backup software.
Compatible software titles include Archiware P5, Hedge Canister, YoYotta, and XenData, plus broader IT platforms and tools including Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, IBM Spectrum Protect, Arcserve, Retrospect, and the open-source Bacula and Bareos.
AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support for non-erasable, non-rewritable retention.
The air-gapped design enables 3-2-1-1-0 best practice (offline copy) for ransomware resilience.
A compact footprint with a premium fan and integrated PSU for clean installs in offices or comms rooms.
A Kensington T-Bar lock slot provides physical security against theft.
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