Symply SymplyPRO DIT Thunderbolt Desktop LTO-9 HH Tape Drive

The SymplyPRO DIT Thunderbolt Desktop LTO-9 HH is a professional-grade data archiving and transfer system designed for digital imaging technicians, media professionals, and production environments requiring secure, high-capacity backup. It integrates Thunderbolt 3 and 12Gb SAS interfaces in a rugged, space-grey metal alloy enclosure.

With support for LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9 half-height drives, this system delivers up to 300MB/s native and 750MB/s compressed transfer speeds. The dual 2.5” SSD bays enable fast data offloading from camera media, while the Thunderbolt 3 ports support device charging and daisy chaining. The enclosure ensures robust cooling, secure cabling via SymplyLOCK, and easy serviceability with Symply’s CableLess design.

Key Features

• Storage Technology: LTO-9 Half-Height Tape Drive (18TB native / 45TB compressed)
• Transfer Speed: Up to 300MB/s native, 750MB/s compressed
• Interfaces: Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, 12Gb SAS (SFF-8644) Expansion and Host Ports
• Encryption & Compliance: AES 256-bit encryption, WORM media support, LTFS compatibility
• SSD Bays: Dual 2.5" SSD readers compatible with Atomos Master Caddies
• Build Quality: Rugged metal alloy chassis with advanced cooling and premium power supply
• Connectivity: Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports supporting daisy chaining and device charging
• Security: Includes SymplyLOCK Thunderbolt cable locking and Kensington T-Bar security slot
• Certifications: TAA compliant

Technical Specifications

• Drive Type: LTO-9 Half-Height
• Native Capacity: 18TB (45TB compressed)
• Native Data Rate: 300MB/s (750MB/s compressed)
• Interface: Thunderbolt 3 (x2), 12Gb SAS
• Encryption: AES 256-bit
• Compatibility: LTFS, WORM, LTO-7 and LTO-8 media
• SSD Bays: 2 × 2.5” SSD slots
• Cooling System: Active cooling with high-performance fan
• Construction: Metal alloy chassis, space grey finish
• Power Supply: Internal premium-grade PSU
• Dimensions: 8.6 × 6.7 × 11.0 in (21.8 × 17.0 × 28.0 cm)
• Weight: 15.4 lb (6.99 kg)
• Certifications: TAA Compliant

What’s Included

• SymplyPRO DIT Thunderbolt enclosure (1×)
• Half-Height LTO-9 Drive (1×)
• 2.5” SSD Readers (2×)
• Data Cartridge (1×)
• Cleaning Cartridge (1×)
• 2m Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable (1×)
• SymplyLOCK Cable Lock (1×)
• Local Power Cable (1×)
• SymplyDIT 2.5" Drive Tray (1×)
• SymplyATOM macOS Software