Symply SymplyPRO 1RU Ethernet Bridge 2x10GbE SFP+ & SAS SFF-8644

This 1RU appliance enables organizations to share up to four SAS LTO tape drives across a 10Gb Ethernet network using advanced iSCSI technology. It presents connected drives as iSCSI targets, allowing them to appear and function like locally attached devices to host systems and software. Designed for demanding archiving and data protection workflows, it provides a flexible and scalable way to centralize LTO resources.

With dual 10GbE SFP+ ports, a 12Gb mini-SAS HD connector, and management via SSH, the bridge offers high performance and efficient integration into modern IT infrastructures. Its compatibility with LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9 drives makes it suitable for media, research, enterprise, and archival environments.

Key Features

• Connectivity: Two independent 10Gb Ethernet SFP+ ports and one 12Gb mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connector
• Drive Support: Supports up to four SAS LTO drives (LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9)
• iSCSI Integration: Accelerated iSCSI over TCP/IP with support for up to four iSCSI initiators with two sessions each
• Management: Dedicated 1GbE RJ45 management port, CLI via SSH, and firmware update over SFTP
• Additional Technologies: Supports LTFS, SAS TLR, ACLs, and SpeedWrite™ accelerated write performance
• Design: 1RU form factor with single PSU and included rack kit

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: 1RU appliance
• Ethernet Ports: Two 10GbE SFP+ ports
• Management Port: One 1GbE RJ45
• SAS Connector: One 12Gb mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644)
• Supported Drives: Up to four SAS LTO drives (LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9)
• Protocol Support: iSCSI over TCP/IP, LTFS, SAS TLR
• Management Interface: CLI over SSH; firmware updates via SFTP
• Session Support: Up to four initiators with two sessions each (eight total)

What’s Included

• SymplyPRO Ethernet Bridge 1RU appliance
• Rack-mount kit