The Symply PRO LTO-XTH Half-Height Desktop Tape Drive offers a game-changing collection of high-performance LTO appliances that can be used in both desktop and rack-mountable setups. These appliances are specifically designed for Ethernet-based and Hyper-converged environments, such as media & entertainment, business, enterprises, and datacentres. Building on the existing SymplyPRO LTO family, these appliances allow organisations to securely share access to LTO tape drives over a 10Gb Ethernet network.
One of the key features of all SymplyPRO Ethernet configurations is the support for Linear Tape File System (LTFS). This support enables users to easily perform drag-and-drop file operations, similar to a traditional hard drive. By utilizing LTFS, organizations can reduce their reliance on backup or archive software and effortlessly protect and interchange data using LTO cartridges.
At the heart of these appliances is a powerful ARM processor, which facilitates lightning-fast command processing and data traversal through separate pathways. This ensures that the maximum block transfer sizes are achieved when sending data to the LTO drives over the Ethernet network. Additionally, integrated data acceleration technology guarantees optimal performance without overburdening the host system compute resources. As a result, the SymplyPRO Ethernet appliances offer an impressive 20% boost in performance compared to conventional SAS-connected LTO drives.
