Imation A8 RDX Removable Hard Disk-Based Storage Library

Imation RDX A8
Removable Hard Disk-Based Storage Library

THE BEST OF TAPE AND HARD DISK
The RDX A8 ensures reliable performance of data-intensive business operations, delivering the scalability, portability and cost of tape, and the speed and durability of disk. The multi-bay Imation RDX A8 makes this industry-standard technology your clear choice for managing large volumes of data quickly and reliably.

HIGH PERFORMANCE AND SCALABLE CAPACITY
This multi-bay device offers backward and forward compatibility with all RDX cartridges, plus iSCSI-based networking and desktop or rackmount options. Cartridges range from 160GB to 1TB, for a total capacity of up to 8TB (up to eight 1 TB cartridges) of online and unlimited offline capacity. As RDX cartridge capacity grows, so will your data storage capabilities. Combining large capacity and high performance, the A8 can handle the most demanding data storage needs of small- and medium-sized businesses – and still have room to grow. This system is an ideal replacement for SMB tape libraries such as DDS/DAT, VXA and DAT.

MULTIPLE OPERATING MODES
Operating in Tape Emulation mode, the A8 functions as a single drive, spanning all available cartridges to provide seamless handling of large data sets. In JBOD mode, the A8 gives you a separate drive letter for each bay.

AWARD-WINNING RDX TECHNOLOGY
The RDX A8 is built off of award-winning RDX technology, the world’s leading
removable disk storage:

• High Performance and Speed
• Lowest Total Cost of Ownership
• Forward and Backward Compatibility
• Expandable and Scalable
• Industry Standard – Supported by major OEMs

APPLICATIONS
From internal network backups to transporting large volumes of data, the A8 provides reliable performance for data-intensive applications in these industries and many more:

• Data Logging and Mining • Video Production and Broadcast
• Medical Imaging Services • Legal Records and Evidence
• Geophysical Monitoring • Surveillance and Specialized Video
• Graphic Design and Photography • Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery

KEY BENEFITS + FEATURES

• Fast & Efficient
  Average sustained data transfer rates of up to 45MB/sec for high productivity.
  Random access provides shorter seek times than sequential access tape.
• Flexible
  Can be configured for Tape Emulation mode or iSCSI Storage (JBOD) mode.
  Can be placed on a desktop or installed in a 2U rackmount space.
• Networkable
  Ethernet connectivity for integration into existing business networks.
• Scalable & Compatible
  Forward and backward compatible with all existing and future RDX cartridges
  from 160GB to 1TB.
• Reliable
  Fewer moving parts than tape autoloaders; reduced risk of mechanical failure.
  Advanced power management; lower power consumption than tape drives.
• Affordable
  Initial system investment is significantly lower than for a tape drive and autoloader