RDX QuikStation™
Nicknamed "the Swiss Army Knife of Data Protection," it is so versatile that users can configure the appliance in up to 10 unique modes.
The highly flexible RDX QuikStation allows users to configure the unit as:
- 8 individual RDX QuikStor targets (addressable via 1 to 8 hosts)
- 8 individual iSCSI disk targets (addressable via 1 to 8 hosts)
- Emulated StorageLoader™ (8 slots and 1 LTO-3 tape drive)*
- Emulated StorageLibrary™ T24 (8 slots and 1-2 LTO-3 tape drives)*
- Emulated StorageLibrary™ T40+ (8 slots and 1-4 LTO-3 tape drives)*
- 8 individual LTO-3 Tape Drive targets (addressable via 1 to 8 hosts)*
- Emulated LTO autoloader or RDX autoloader
- 2 hybrid configurations that offer a combination of tape automation and RDX QuikStor
RDX® QuikStation™ Advantages
Configuration flexibility
The RDX QuikStation provides removable data protection for any or many systems on the same network. The removable disk library will now emulate 10 configurable storage types, offering users versatility and expanded compatibility. The RDX-based appliance can look like a tape library or autoloader, virtual RDX drives, stand-alone tape drives, generic disk drives, or a combination of tape and disk. Cartridge spanning allows users to store up to 8TB with a single backup set.
Compatible
RDX QuikStation is compatible with popular backup applications to quickly and easily integrate automated removable disk into existing protection plans. ISCSI connectivity provides for easy integration into existing Ethernet infrastructure.
Manageable
Built-in web-based management with multi language support is accessible from any standard web browser and offers user-friendly control through it front panel LCD with multi language support of configuration, management, operation, status and security.
Removable Disk-Based Library
Finally, a removable disk library solution that delivers the cost, durability, and removability of tape with the random access and performance of disk.
Features and Benefits
| FEATURE | BENEFIT |
|---|---|
| Based on RDX® Removable Disk | RDX is the de facto industry standard for removable disk technology and has been adopted by all major system OEMs. RDX delivers the removability and durability of tape with the random access and performance of disk. |
| Media Removability & Transportability | Easily facilitates safe data transport for offline storage, disaster recovery, archiving, data collection and interchange. Up to 10-year RDX media shelf life for data archiving capability. |
| 8 individual RDX docks | Use as 8 individual iSCSI targets with simultaneous read/write capability or as individual media locations within an emulated library. |
| 8 Individual LCD dock displays | Provide status information for each individual cartridge to facilitate cartridge management at the unit as well as via the web-based management interface. |
| Up to 8TB online capacity with unlimited offline capacity | By utilizing 1TB RDX cartridges, a maximum online capacity of 8TB can be achieved. RDX media removability allows for limitless offline storage and cartridge capacities will increase with the RDX roadmap. |
| Simultaneous read/write across 8 docks | The ability to simultaneously read or write from all 8 docks in iSCSI mode means that high performance data transfer rates can be achieved to meet shrinking backup windows. |
| 2U Rackmount Form Factor, mounting kit included | Efficient data center space utilization in only 3.5”, an industry-standard 2U Rackmount Form Factor |
| Network Attached | Simple installation & deployment utilizing existing infrastructure and widespread networking expertise
Perfect solution for consolidating multiple RDX operations |
| Green features for minimal power, cooling, and space requirements | Very low power requirements: under 90 watts, typical
RDX removability means that data cartridges that are not currently in use can be taken offline to minimize data center power and cooling needs High density 2U Form Factor packs a lot of functionality in a very small space minimizing impact on data center space requirements |
| Configuration flexibility with iSCSI or tape automation emulation modes | Tape automation modes facilitate quick integration with existing backup applications. iSCSI facilitates centralization of resources, security, and management among multiple hosts in heterogeneous environments while reducing hardware controller costs by utilizing the ubiquitous Ethernet interface. |
| Dual Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) ports, failover bonded | Provides high availability network connectivity. |
| Integrated web-based management | Using a standard web browser from anywhere in the world: manage, control, diagnose, and configure security. |
| One-year On-site Service (where available) | Backed worldwide by Tandberg Data’s exceptional service. In addition, warranty service upgrade packages are available in most areas. |
| Compatible with major backup software packages | Facilitates easy integration into existing data protection infrastructures. Compatible with Windows®, Linux, and Mac |
| Easy to Setup and Use | Start protecting data fast, no special knowledge or training required. |
| Integrated Linux-Based Operating System | Provides a clean and powerful architecture for maximum performance and compatibility. |
| Designed, Manufactured, Sold, and Serviced by Tandberg Data | The world’s SMB data protection experts for over 30 years. |
Built on RDX Removable Disk Technology
RDX Technology Features
- Combines the advantages of disk and tape
- Entry-level tape alternative
- Shock-proof and static-proof cartridge
- Highly compatible: USB/HDD
- Extremely easy to install and use
- Professional reliability
- Various cartridge capacities from 160GB to 1TB and SSD cartridges from 64GB to 512GB
- Major system OEM acceptance
- 10-year media shelf life
- 3-year media warranty
*LTO-3 Emulation does not limit the capacity of the RDX cartridge used
