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SYMPLY SymplyPRO XTL 40 LTO-8 Tape Library

BH #SYXC40E1L8HB • MFR #SYXTL-C40E1L8HB-AT
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SYMPLY SymplyPRO XTL 40 LTO-8 Tape Library
Key Features
  • 2 x Half-Height LTO-8 Tape Drives
  • 40 x LTO Tape Slots in Two Magazines
  • 5 x Mail Slots
  • Dual 10GbE (iSCSI) SFP LC Interfaces
The SymplyPRO XTL 40 LTO-8 Tape Library from SYMPLY is a compact, high-capacity solution for automated data backups or archives. Its 3 RU form factor features two half-height LTO-8 tape drives and houses two magazines, each of which supports twenty LTO-8 tapes with a native capacity of 12TB and read/write speeds of up to 300 MB/s. Or, 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. In addition to LTO-8 tapes, the XTL 40 can read and write to LTO-7 tapes. System connectivity is established using dual 10GbE (iSCSI) SFP LC interfaces, while two Ethernet ports allow for system service and management. Additional connectivity is provided via USB-A and a SAS output for connecting to SAS tape drives. Also featured are five mail slots, which are used to import/export individual cartridges without interrupting library operations.
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SYMPLY SYXTL-C40E1L8HB-AT Overview

The SymplyPRO XTL 40 LTO-8 Tape Library from SYMPLY is a compact, high-capacity solution for automated data backups or archives. Its 3 RU form factor features two half-height LTO-8 tape drives and houses two magazines, each of which supports twenty LTO-8 tapes with a native capacity of 12TB and read/write speeds of up to 300 MB/s. Or, 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. In addition to LTO-8 tapes, the XTL 40 can read and write to LTO-7 tapes. System connectivity is established using dual 10GbE (iSCSI) SFP LC interfaces, while two Ethernet ports allow for system service and management. Additional connectivity is provided via USB-A and a SAS output for connecting to SAS tape drives. Also featured are five mail slots, which are used to import/export individual cartridges without interrupting library operations.

Modular Scalability
Start with a 3 RU form factor and 40 slots and expand to 640 slots within a standard 48 RU rack.
Flexible Connectivity
This SymplyPRO XTL 40 has 10GbE iSCSI connectivity to fit your infrastructure.
No Restrictive Licenses
Scale slots and drives as needed with no capacity-on-demand or partitioning licenses required.
Total Capacity
Up to 1.6PB raw per module, scaling to 25.6PB raw per library with LTO-10 enterprise/aramid media (40 to 640 slots).
Choice of Drives
Supports up to three half-height drives or one full-height drive per module.
Mixed Drive Support
Compatible with combinations of half-height and full-height drives.
Operations at a Glance
A 4" front-panel display on the base unit shows current operations, plus the unit offers secure web-based management with email/SNMP alerts and exportable inventory/health reports.
Serviceability
User-serviceable components, plus remote and USB-based firmware updates.
Symply Magazine Transport Case
A military-grade transport case for XTL-40 magazines, supports safe, secure movement from rack to vault.
LTFS Drag-and-Drop
Mount tapes like a removable drive for simple copy/move and interchange without heavy backup software.
Compatible with Leading Software
  • Veeam Backup & Replication
  • Veritas NetBackup
  • Commvault
  • Qstar
  • Arcserve
  • Retrospect
  • Bacula
  • Media-focused tools such as Archiware P5, Hedge Canister, Tiger Bridge, YoYotta, and XenData
Security and Compliance Built In
AES-256 hardware encryption and LTO WORM media support for non-erasable, non-rewritable retention.
Air-Gapped by Design
Removable magazines and standard operating procedures make it simple to maintain an air-gapped copy aligned to the 3-2-1-1-0 best practice.
Operational Control
Password-protected, browser-based management for authorized administrators; clear audit trails via event logs.
PSU Options
Single PSU standard; redundant PSU configurations available.
Power-Efficient Expansion
Media-only expansion modules include no power supplies, reducing overall energy usage.
Remote Management
Secure browser-based control over Ethernet with a mobile-friendly UI.
Removable Magazines
Enables fast and safe bulk loading and unloading of media.
Rack Configuration
Ball-bearing slides included for smooth installation and service access.
Robotics
Engineered for reliability with up to 2,000,000 MSBF (robotic picks).
Simple Expansion
Easy module add-on with no special alignment required.

SYMPLY SYXTL-C40E1L8HB-AT Specs

Key Specs
Number of Magazines
2 (Magazine Capacity: 20)
Supported Tape Types
LTO-7, LTO-8
WORM Support
No
Inputs/Outputs
2x SFP+ 10GbE
2x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
1x SFF-8088 SAS 6 Gb/s
1x USB-A (Unspecified USB)
Storage
Number of Tape Slots
40
Number of Magazines
2 (Magazine Capacity: 20)
Supported Tape Types
LTO-7, LTO-8
Supported Tape Capacities
12 TB (Native)
30 TB (Compressed)
Supported Compression Rates
2.5:1
WORM Support
No
General
Data Transfer Rate
300 MB/s (Native)
750 MB/s (Compressed)
Encryption Support
Yes: Hardware-Based
OS Compatibility
Windows
macOS
Barcode Reader
Yes
Inputs/Outputs
2x SFP+ 10GbE
2x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
1x SFF-8088 SAS 6 Gb/s
1x USB-A (Unspecified USB)
Power
Power Consumption
170 W (Typical)
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 1.5 A
Physical
Operating Conditions
61 to 77°F / 16 to 25°C at 20 to 50% Humidity (Recommended)
Storage Conditions
41 to 113°F / 5 to 45°C at 10 to 80% Humidity
Form Factor
Rackmount 3U
Mean Failure Rate
100,000 Mean Swap Between Failures (MSBF)
250,000 Hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Dimensions
34.4 x 19 x 5.2" / 873 x 482 x 133 mm
Weight
55.3 lb / 25.1 kg

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