Media & Entertainment
3 products from Symply. Prices from $192.95 to $18,331.95, including GST.
Media & Entertainment covers LTO data tapes and archiving hardware for backups, long-term storage and moving large media libraries offline. This range suits photographers, videographers, studios, production teams and businesses that need durable archive media or an LTO drive for regular data management. It includes Symply products for LTO-9 workflows.
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SymplySymply LTO-9 Pre-Optimised Ultrium Data Cartridge Tape (18TB)
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SymplySymply LTO-9 Ultrium Data Cartridge Tape (18TB)
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SymplySymply PRO XTF Half Height Archiving Drive (LTO-9)
$18,331.95 incl. GST Ships in 1-2 weeksAdd to cart
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About the Media & Entertainment range
Choose media and hardware by LTO generation, native capacity, transfer speed and drive format. LTO-9 cartridges store 18TB uncompressed, while compressed capacity depends on the data and software used. A compatible LTO-9 drive can read and write LTO-8 and LTO-9 media, with LTO-9 media requiring initialisation when first loaded. Check whether you need standalone cartridges or a drive, then compare half-height form factor, supported interfaces, operating system support and available space in your workstation or rack.
The main compatibility mistake is buying tapes by capacity without checking the drive generation. LTO-9 drives do not support LTO-7 or earlier media, while LTO-8 media can be used in an LTO-9 drive. Half-height describes the drive size, not the tape capacity, so confirm the mounting space and connection type before ordering. This range is organised around Symply LTO-9 cartridges, including pre-optimised and standard options, plus a Symply PRO XTF half-height LTO-9 archiving drive.
Media & Entertainment questions
How much data can an LTO-9 tape hold?
An LTO-9 cartridge holds 18TB in native mode. Some specifications quote up to 45TB compressed, but the result depends on the type of data and compression available in your backup or archive software. Plan storage using the native capacity unless your workflow has been tested.
Can I use LTO-9 tapes in an older LTO drive?
Check the drive generation before buying. LTO-9 media requires an LTO-9 drive for read and write access. An LTO-9 drive supports LTO-8 media, but it does not read or write LTO-7 or earlier cartridges.
What does half-height mean on an LTO archiving drive?
Half-height refers to the physical drive form factor. It must fit the available bay, enclosure or workstation space and connect through a supported interface. It does not describe tape capacity, so check the product specifications and your computer or storage system before ordering.