Enjoy added peace of mind by backing up your data with the SymplyPRO LTO-XTH Half-Height LTO-9 Desktop Tape Drive from SYMPLY. Featuring a half-height LTO-9 tape drive with room for a second through the SFF-8466 expansion port, this desktop drive may be upgraded as your needs grow.

You can use the dual 10 Gb/s SFP+ LC connectors to integrate the drive with your fiber network or connect it directly to your Windows, Mac, or Linux system through the 12 Gb/s SFF-8466 host connector. LTO-9 media supports a native storage capacity of up to 18TB and data transfers of up to 300 MB/s, or, when using 2.5:1 compression, a storage capacity of up to 45TB and data transfers of up to 500 MB/s.

Dual Bay Chassis with LTO-9 Tape Drive    2 x 10 Gb/s SFP+ LC Connectors    2 x SFF-8466 Port (12 Gb/s SAS-3)    18TB Native Capacity | 45TB Compressed    Native Read/Write Speeds up to 300 MB/s    Compressed Speeds up to 500 MB/s    Supports 2.5:1 Compression    250,000 Hour MTBF | 100,000 Cycles MSBF    Desktop Form Factor    Windows, Mac, and Linux Compatible

• Dual 10 Gb/s SFP+ LC iSCSI connectivity
• Desktop, single drive configuration
• LTO-9 half-height drive with native data transfers at up to 300 MB/Sec, providing enterprise performance and reliability
• Advanced metal alloy enclosure with premium power supply and cooling for increased reliability
• Supports Linear Tape File System (LTFS) for massive interoperability
• Supports AES 256-bit encryption & WORM for sensitive data & compliance
• One macOS iSCSI Initiator included
• LTO data and cleaning cartridge included
• Two LC to LC OM4 cables included
• Features Kensington T-Bar to keep your SymplyPRO secure
• Limited 3-year warranty with no additional charges for advice, installation, or upgrades
• Optional upgrade to limited 5-year warranty for greater peace of mind

As a partner with IBM, SymplyPRO LTO products are fully compatible with software applications that support IBM LTO drive technology. In addition, Symply has carried out extensive interoperability testing with the following popular backup and archive utilities for macOS and Windows including Archiware, Backup Exec, Hedge, Imagine Products, Retrospect, StorageDNA, Veeam, Veritas, XenData, and YoYotta to ensure the best possible customer experience.

Whatever industry you are in, there is a SymplyPRO configuration to suit your needs, from single and dual Half-Height LTO-7, LTO-8 and LTO-9 drives to the latest full-height LTO-9 enterprise drives, in desktop or rackmount form factors.

• macOS 11 or later
• Windows 11 or 10, Windows Server 2022, 2019 or 2016
• Rocky Linux 8/9, CentOS 7, OpenSUSE LEAP 42/15, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8/9, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12/15, and Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 LTS

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this compatible with Mac Time Machine?

A: Yes, the WD 16TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is compatible with Mac Time Machine.

Q: 2. Can I fit a graphic card to this Sonnet Echo Express SE I expansion System?

A: does not support the power requirements for a graphic card.

Q: 3. Is the drive a WD Red drive made for NAS ?

A: Inside of the WD 10TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive will be a WD Red drive that has a white label on it.

Q: 4. Does this unit have an on/off switch?

A: No, the WD 16TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive does not have on/off switch.

Q: 5. Is this powered by AC wall power only, or will it power up via the front type C bus?

A: The Seagate 16TB One Touch Desktop External Drive can only be powered via the included AC wall power adapter.

Q: 6. Is the USB type C port an input port?

A: The Seagate One Touch Desktop External Drive's USB-C port is bidirectional and can be used for both read and write operations. All of this drive's USB connections can be used to interface with a computer/host device.

Q: 7. What type of warranty on this unit?

A: The Seagate 8TB One Touch Desktop External Drive with Built-In Hub comes with a 2 year manufacturer warranty.

Q: 8. Is this compatible with the new M1 MBP?

A: Yes, this model is fully compatible with M1 machines.

Q: 9. Will this fit an Elgato Cam Link Pro card?

A: The Sonnet Echo Express SE I will accommodate an Elgato Cam Link Pro.

Q: 10. how long is the USB cord? I want to see if it can sit on my desk while computer is under desk

A: The Seagate 16TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive includes a USB cable that is 18" in length, and a power cord with a total of approximately 65 inches in length.