SymplyPro XTL Tape Libraries - The Most Comprehensive Connectivity in the Industry

As a leader in tape storage solutions, Symply offers an expansive portfolio of LTO products, spanning standalone desktop and rackmount drives, to small and enterprise-class tape libraries.
Equipped with a wide range of interfaces, including SAS, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, and Thunderbolt, our SymplyPRO XTL tape libraries are designed to seamlessly integrate into your infrastructure.
Tape technology remains the most cost-effective solution for backup and long-term archiving. The latest LTO-9 generation boasts an uncompressed capacity of 18TB (36TB compressed), and the
roadmap extends all the way to LTO-14, with a projected capacity of up to 576 TB. This unparalleled storage density, coupled with high data integrity, 30-year media lifespan, universal LTFS
compatibility, and resilience to cyber threats, makes LTO the premier choice for safeguarding data across a diverse range of industries – from personal users and SMBs to enterprise data
centers and hyperscalers.
Regardless of your storage needs, there’s a SymplyPRO XTL tape library
tailored to your requirements. Their product lineup spans entry-level, compact, mid-range, and enterprise-class models, all backed by industry-leading technical support to ensure your data is secure and accessible.
SymplyPro XTL Tape Library Benefits
- Effortless Installation and User-Friendly Interface
- Fast Performance and Uncompromising Reliability
- Modular Design for Seamless Scalability
- No Restrictive Capacity or Partitioning Licenses
- Versatile Connectivity Options: SAS, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, Thunderbolt
- Industry-leading 3-year Warranty and Technical Support
Robust Architecture of SymplyPro XTL Tape Libraries
The SymplyPRO XTL tape libraries are built on field-proven technology, trusted by some of the world’s largest organizations. Designed for seamless integration, these libraries offer a wide
range of connectivity options, including SAS, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, and Thunderbolt, ensuring compatibility with your existing infrastructure and leading data protection, backup, and archive software.
Featuring support for the latest LTO generations, from LTO-7 to LTO-9, the SymplyPRO XTL libraries allow for easy, on-demand drive upgrades to accommodate growing storage needs. The XTL 24
and XTL 40 models offer optional redundant power supplies, while the XTL 80 comes standard with dual power sources, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
The XTL 40 and XTL 80 mid-range and enterprise libraries feature a modular design, simplifying the process of adding both storage capacity and additional LTO drives without the need for
costly capacity-on-demand or partitioning licenses.
Manage your SymplyPRO XTL libraries with ease, either through the intuitive touchscreen interface or secure web-based management. Monitor the status of your libraries, update drive firmware,
perform diagnostic tests, and access industry-leading technical support – all from anywhere in the world.
Discover the right Symply Pro XTL Library for your Data Storage needs
SymplyPRO XTL 8
- Compact 1RU entry-level library for reliable data protection
- 8 LTO cartridge slots, 1 half-height LTO drive
- SAS or Fibre Channel connectivity
- Uncompressed capacity up to 144TB (LTO-9)
- 3-year warranty and industry-leading support
SymplyPro XTL 24
- Efficient 2RU compact library for automated backup and archiving
- 24 LTO cartridge slots, 1-2 half-height LTO drives
- SAS, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, and Thunderbolt interfaces
- Uncompressed capacity up to 432TB (LTO-9)
- 3-year warranty and industry-leading support
SymplyPro XTL 40
- Scalable 3RU modular library for managing growing data sets
- 40 LTO cartridge slots per 3RU module (maximum 640 slots in 48RU)
- Up to 3 x Half Height Drives per 3RU module (maximum 48 drives in 48RU)
- SAS, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, and Thunderbolt connectivity
- Uncompressed capacity from 720TB to 11.5PB (LTO-9)
- 3-year warranty and industry-leading support
SymplyPro XTL 80
- Enterprise-class 6RU modular library for massive scalability and performance
- 80 LTO cartridge slots per 6RU module (maximum 560 slots in 42RU)
- Up to 6 x Half Height Tape Drives per 6RU (maximum 42 drives in 42RU)
- SAS, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, and Thunderbolt interfaces
- Uncompressed capacity from 1.44PB to 10.08PB (LTO-9)
- 3-year warranty and industry-leading support
Unlock the Power of 10GbE with the SymplyPRO XTL Ethernet Sled
The SymplyPRO XTL Ethernet Sled is a revolutionary enhancement to the SymplyPRO XTL 24, XTL 40, and XTL 80 tape libraries, enabling customers to bridge up to 4 SAS tape drives to high-speed
10GbE iSCSI networks. This innovative solution allows you to disaggregate your tape library resources from costly, power-hungry server platforms, distributing data protection tasks across your
network for readily available, high-speed access.
The SymplyPRO XTL Ethernet Sled occupies a single drive bay within the XTL 24, XTL 40, or XTL 80 library base or expansion module, connecting to up to 4 LTO SAS tape drives. This provides
shared access to the entire library’s resources over a 10GbE iSCSI network, presented to the host operating system as an iSCSI target.
By leveraging the lower cost of SAS drives combined with the ubiquity and high performance of 10GbE networks, the SymplyPRO XTL Ethernet Sled offers broad interoperability, allowing you to
utilize the tape libraries with your existing data protection and archive applications, just as if they were connected via SAS or Fibre Channel.
This game-changing enhancement is ideal for a wide range of industries, including Media and Entertainment, SMBs, SMEs, Healthcare, Education, Research, Surveillance, Data Centers, and Federal
customers, providing readily available, high-speed access to the powerful SymplyPRO XTL 40 and XTL 80 tape libraries.
Seamless Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity with the SymplyPRO XTL Thunderbolt Sled
The SymplyPRO XTL Thunderbolt Sled is a groundbreaking enhancement to the SymplyPRO XTL 24, XTL 40, and XTL80 tape libraries, allowing you to bridge up to 8 LTO SAS drives to the
high-performance Thunderbolt 3 interface. This industry-first solution provides easy plug-and-play connectivity to any Thunderbolt-enabled host computer, including both macOS and Windows
systems, making it simple to connect your tape libraries to laptops, desktops, and servers.
The SymplyPRO XTL Thunderbolt Sled occupies a single drive bay within the XTL 24, XTL 40, or XTL 80 library base or expansion module, enabling you to connect up to 8 LTO SAS tape drives and
bridge them to the Thunderbolt 3 interface. The LTO library is presented to the host operating system as a standard SAS target over a single, high-performance Thunderbolt 3 connection, ensuring
broad interoperability with your existing data protection and archive applications.
This revolutionary solution brings plug-and-play Thunderbolt 3 connectivity to LTO tape libraries, opening up new possibilities for a variety of industries, including Media and Entertainment,
SMBs, SMEs, Healthcare, Education, and Research. Experience the power of seamless integration and unparalleled performance with the SymplyPRO XTL Thunderbolt Sled.
Contact your BackupWorks Account Rep today and
ask about SymplyPro XTL Tape Libraries for your Backup and Archiving Environment