RDX® REMOVABLE HARD DISK STORAGE SYSTEM - Imation

Removable Hard Disk Storage System
RDX®
RDX ®
REMOVABLE HARD DISK
STORAGE SYSTEM
Fast, Removable , Cost-effective

Fast, cost-effective and reliable
When considering security of valuable corporate data to
support continues business operation, limitation on budget
and resources for better data protection is the challenge.
I believe that Imation’s proposal about
switching from Tape to Hard Disk is the best
option. By adopting the latest industrial
standard - RDX - into our backup system,
challenges encountered by small to medium
sized companies can be solved in an effective
and efficient way.
The best offsite backup solution - RDX
Simple, cost effective and highly reliability backup system
RDX is becoming the major alternatives for DDS / DAT removable storage system.
The operation is simple and user-friendly
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Simply connect to the USB docking station * AC power is required.
Multiple backup features inside
Support drag-and-drop backup operation
Larger capacity
Reduce backup time
Extremely fast recovery time
Minimize maintenance time and failure rate
Highly scalable for future growth
Offsite backup for disaster recovery
Able to adopt future industry-standard operation system
External Hard Disk
Server / Workstation
In order to improve existing backup solution, I should start from these directions:
Tape
(DAT, LTO1, 2 etc)
USB
3.0
File system and
backup
RDX docking station RDX cartridge
RDX
Yes Partially yes

SPEED
● Given the speed is 10 times faster than DAT, the
● Unlike Tape, RDX has high resistance against vibration,
required backup time has been highly reduced.
temperature, and dust.
In fact, it will also reduce administrator’s workload.
● Vibration resistance is highly enhanced by the built-in
shock absorbers and support up to 1m fall.
● RDX is an industry standard and it will be conducive to
Backup time evaluation
future capacity upgrades.
● RDX does not have generation gap like LTO. Users can
DAT72
(SCSI)
continue upgrade to higher capacity in the future
while using their existing RDX supported devices.
COST
● If you use it every weekdays, the life time for DAT is
only around half year.
● The RDX docking station is user-friendly and the cost
is far lower than DAT drives.
Amount
RDX
(USB2.0)
RDX
(USB3.0)
The speed is 10 times faster than
DAT
The cost in five years. (Assuming the target data size is 320GB)
EASE OF USE
FUTURE
10 times faster
USB 3.0 is
even faster!
Total cost is lower in DAT. RDX is the
most cost-effective backup.
Cartridge
Replace it every six months.
5 cartridges for the first year.
10 cartridges for 2-5 years.
Replace it every year.
45 cartridges are required
in five years.
USB 3.0
Copy
Verify
Rewind
Time
Over half of the cost
is reduced
Cartridge
Replace it every 3 years.
Only require 2 cartridges in
5 years.
DAT drive RDX dock
(compatible USB2.0)
Unlike Tape, cleaning is not required
which eliminates maintenance hesitation.
● Eliminate the need for head cleaning since it is not a
tape drive.
● Allow random access.
● Able to restore files quickly and easily.
The latest industrial standard which is easy
to integrate with future OS for higher capacity.
● RDX is a domestic and international standard adopted
by major manufacturers.
● Cartridge capacity is expected to increase for future
data expansion.
RELIABILITY
Air cooling
structure
PORTABILITY
● Support multiple cartridge rotation.
● Generation gap does not exist.
● The cartridge structure is specially designed for high
vibration tolerance which prevents data loss.
● An ideal offsite backup solution for disaster recovery.
Therefore, malfunction due to fall is unlikely.
SCALABILITY
Palm-sized
A New Standard for Offsite
Backup
2.5-inch HDD
Conductive
material
Shock
absorber
Cartridge can be easily removed,
transfered and stored.
Shelf management,
offsite archive
Able to keep the initial costs low. Can be
flexibly scale up to meet future needs.
● Using the multi-autoloader A8 that supports different
combinations of cartridges ranging from 160GB to 1TB
or higher in the future.
● You can start up with a small system. As data size
increases, you will be able to insert additional
cartridges to expand the storage capacity.

I mation
RDX®
Media Secure
WITH CYBERSAFE PRO SECURITY TECHNOLOGY
If you are dealing with sensitive or regulated data
that you need to share and transport, safeguard it
with Imation RDX® Media Secure – the world’s
first removable hard disk drive with built-in
encryption technology.
PRO
EASY, FOOLPROOF ENCRYPTION
● Simple, one-time software installation. “Set
it and forget it” for automatic encryption of
all data written to the RDX media.
● On-board FIPS 140-2, Level 1 encryption*.
● Cryptographic Erase Instantly erases the
encryption key to render data unintelligible.
● Helps guard against spoofing and ensures
only authorized users have access rights to
company information.
*FIPS 140-2, Level 1 Validated Certification #347, 562, 819
CYBERSAFE PRO SECURITY TECHNOLOGY
A unique blend of on-board security technologies that ensures the safety,
privacy and control of your digital content.
PRO
INTEGRATES INTO EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE
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Can be used with existing direct-attach RDX docking station
(internal or external), no new hardware required.
Maintains RDX standard compatibility; functions as standard
RDX cartridge if client software not installed on host
computer (Windows).

I mation
RDX
A8
REMOVABLE HARD DISK-BASED STORAGE LIBRARY
Scalable Capacity Expansion
RDX cartridges available from 160GB to 1TB You can use different capacity
cartridge depends on your need. 1.5TB cartridge will be available soon and
total native capacity will able to expand up to 12TB soon.
With Active Archive Software, Archive storage pool can be expanded
without limit.
2U Rack-mount Form Factor
Available for Table-top or 2U high rackmount
configuration.
Multiple Operating Modes
● Virtual Tape Library mode
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JBOD mode
Active
Feature Comparison
Native Performance
Native Capacity
MTBF
Interface
Access Time
Media Usage
Dock AFR
Media Status
Cleaning Cartridge
Multi-Generational
Multi-Us
Operating in tape emulation
mode, A8 functions as a
three-drives-active LTO
autoloader, spanning all
available cartridges to
provide seamless handling
of large data sets.
RDX
80-140 MB/s
12 MB/s
160GB - 1TB
160GB
550,000
250,000
iSCSI
USB / SCSI