Symply SymplyPRO Thunderbolt 3 SAS Half Height Tape Storage LTO-8

This single half-height LTO drive comes housed in a sleek, durable metal alloy enclosure that combines style with strength. Despite its compact size, it's loaded with premium features-including a high-quality cooling fan, reliable power supply, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for easy daisy chaining, and fast device charging. Designed for years of trouble-free service.

SymplyPRO Thunderbolt is built with creatives in mind. Unlike re-purposed IT boxes, these desktop systems are designed from the ground up for studio, on-set, and lab use, delivering years of reliable, trouble-free service. Featuring a compact, robust all-metal design that's simple, affordable and energy-efficient. Every enclosure integrates a premium PSU and cooling fan.

Each model comes equipped with two Thunderbolt 3 ports that support daisy-chaining, with one port delivering 60W of power for device charging. For additional flexibility, every unit also includes SAS Host and SAS Expansion ports, allowing you to connect other SAS devices to your Thunderbolt computer, or use the drive with a non-Thunderbolt workstation.

Every SymplyPRO Thunderbolt configuration supports Linear Tape File System (LTFS), enabling familiar drag-and-drop file operations and simple interchange without heavy backup software. It's also compatible with leading backup and archive applications that support LTO-media-focused tools such as Archiware P5, Hedge Canister, YoYotta, and XenData; plus broader IT platforms including Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, IBM Spectrum Protect, Arcserve, Retrospect, and the open-source Bacula and Bareos.

On Windows and Linux, SymplyPRO Thunderbolt integrates with standard platform tools and LTO software stacks (e.g., IBM tape drivers, IBM Spectrum Archive LTFS, and ITDT diagnostics). On macOS, SymplyATOM provides streamlined tape operations-format, mount/eject LTFS, one-click diagnostics and log capture, and in-app firmware updates for SymplyPRO drives. This ensures straightforward deployment in mixed environment.