RDX - Removable Disk Technology Advantages and Features

There is little question that responsible IT management begins with the discipline of data protection, retention and restore. In the unexpected event of system or storage equipment failure the ability to restore lost data is invaluable. RDX (Removable Disk Technology), is a disk-based storage technology designed to protect and archive data. RDX technology combines the best characteristics of tape backup with disk storage to bring you removability, portability, low cost, reliability, fast data transfer rates and instant file retrieval.

RDX Advantages

• Superior TCO over the life of the product - RDX removable disk technology requires a one time investment in an RDX dock. Any RDX generation cartridge capacity is compatible. As RDX disk drive capacities increase there is no need to replace the RDX dock as is required with the LTO tape drives. All RDX docks can read any generation cartridge, docks are forward and backward compatible. A dock is typically at a minimum 1/10 the cost of an LTO tape drive for similar performance and capacity – even greater cost differential for newer generation LTO drive.

• The RDX dock is recognized by the computer as simply another system disk drive, both serial and random access (drag and drop) backup are possible. This allows specific select files to be backed-up as needed. Files that need to be backed-up for easy transport or archiving are done easily.

• Multiple copies are easily made directly from the computer hard drive with no special software.

• Adaptable to different size cartridges to fit the need - Since all RDX docks can read any generation cartridge you can right size the cartridge for each back-up requirement, whether exchanging cartridges with a partner or doing daily backups you can choose the cartridge capacity that is right for the job.

• RDX cartridges are easily exchanged among partners inside and outside the organization no matter what the cartridge capacity is. Unlike tape, where each tape generation (capacity) requires the same generation tape drive and there is no flexibility to exchange tapes with partners, inside or outside your organization, that are not on the same generation.Additionally, with the drag and drop capabilities just the files you need to exchange can be easily and securely copied.

• Cartridges are high capacity (1TB today with new capacities coming out multiple times a year)

• RDX Cartridges provide added flexibility in transport choices. They are rugged enough for courier transport or overnight delivery services such as FedEx. Drop in an envelope and ship. A consumer external hard drive or tape cartridges do not have the ruggedness of an RDX cartridge because they have moving parts and risk damage in transit.

• Archival capability – 30+ years

Key Features and Benefits

Removability and Portability Mobile HDD with a ramp load head Random vibration resistant ESD (Static) protection Protected from drops of up to a meter

Archivability and Reliability Up to 30+ years

Simplicity and Security Drag-n-drop file transfers Cartridge write protection WORM capable USB connectivity

Affordability Very low initial cost Very low total cost of ownership

Performance Instant random access to data Backup 80 GB in less than an hour Transfers data up to 45 MB/sec.

Backup Application Compatibility Certified with all major backup applications

Forward and Backward Compatibility Unbeatable investment protection Today's drive/dock is compatible with all current and future cartridges Today's cartridges are compatible with all current and future drives/docks

Scalability Simply add cartridges to increase capacity Customizable for personal and business requirements SATA interface for easy system/server integration