Imation Introduces Highly Compact A8 Rdx Library For The Toughest Backup Storage Challenges

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You simply can’t survive if you are doing business with traditional techniques. You should look for new advanced technologies to create business value and reduce the infrastructure complexity. The key to business continuity is fast, uninterrupted data access. But the exploding organizational data has made it tougher for the I.T managers to mitigate the risk of data loss and reliably meet the demands of customers and time-critical enterprise applications. With a duplicate copy of mission critical data, the organizations can bounce back from disastrous data loss.

Small to medium sized organizations are now attracted to RDX disk system that also incorporates the strengths of tape storage system. The users can affordably overcome the enormous expansion in digital content, while providing robust security and satisfying industry legislations for long term data retention.

Imation is a world-class brand in digital storage industry. From optical media to high-performance tapes and hard drives, Imation has a smart device for the specific storage needs. Imation has engineered highly robust RDX media disks, super-fast ...
... dock stations as well as automated RDX libraries.

Imation’s A-8 is a smart multiple-bay RDX library that stores a massive 8.0 TB data. This smart device is perfect for on-line storage and occupies less space. Up to 8 RDX media disks can be attached, which enables smooth storage scalability and excellent media choice. Most attractive feature is the ability to use different RDX disk cartridges. So confidently use the Imation’s 26607, 160GB cartridge or other 320GB, 500GB and 1.0TB disks. 27957 is the part number of highest capacity RDX disk.

A8 library system is optimal choice for numerous applications being used in cloud backup/recovery, graphic design, legal records, medical imaging, video broadcast, data mining and many other industries. It is an ideal replacement for the traditional bulky and expensive libraries. Imation RDX disks deliver unmatched compatibility with the dock stations. In addition to the current disk cartridge models, the dock stations will also perform seamlessly with future generations, thus ensuring long term usage of RDX dock stations.

This intelligent RDX library works in multiple modes. The 8 disk cartridges will appear separately as a drive letter in JBOD mode. It can also combine all RDX disks into a single drive letter, which further simplifies data operations. This intelligent mode is known as “Tape Emulation”. Conveniently place the Imation A8 library on desktop or you can configure this high-speed library in 2-U rack mount.

Random data access feature helps to deliver fastest recovery, whereas the 45 MB/second backup rate supports the demanding commercial applications. As compared to other traditional autoloaders, this A8 library has fewer moving components. As a result, the power consumption and risk of mechanical failure have been reduced significantly. Thanks to the Ethernet connectivity, the IT managers can easily integrate this backup system into their complex business networks. The acquisition cost and operating expenses are also very low. So the businesses are provided an excellent in-expensive solution for the growing storage demands. With Imation A-8 storage library, IT managers enjoy the best features of disk and tape.

Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets DDS 6 tape and DDS 3 tape. He has vast experience in the marketing and trading industries and has been helping buyers who have the backup needs and guide clients about the technology.

Frank Miller
3984 Washington Blvd #503 Fremont CA 94538
Tel: 888-686-8273
Fax: 888-449-5050
Email: sales@backuptapes.net