Imation to expand RDX removable HD storage

LAS VEGAS, USA: Storage and security provider Imation Corp. expands its RDX storage platform line-up, designed for small and medium size businesses (SMBs).

The company's new line-up consist of RDX removable hard disk drive systems, which it claims is ideal for back-up, disaster recovery and will enable secure and efficient use of cloud storage applications.

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The new RDX portfolio will feature several new additions during the first half of 2011, including:

The RDX 'A8' multi-cartridge storage device, a network-attached device that holds up to eight RDX cartridges of interchangeable capacities. This new autoloader-like device offers iSCSi network connectivity; up to 8 terabytes of native capacity storage using eight 1TB cartridges; table-top or 2U high rackmount configuration; remote management interface; and enterprise-class throughput.

USB 3.0 interface for single cartridge internal and external RDX docking stations, with HDD-drive data transfer rates up to three-four times faster than USB 2.0 when performing data backup and restore.

Imation also plans additional 2011 RDX roadmap investments in the areas of increased cartridge capacities, enhanced cloud storage applications, scalable and efficient storage, and government-grade (FIPS) security features.

“The data storage and IT needs of a small or medium business are very similar to a large business in terms of back-up, security, recovery, and archiving. Yet research shows that few SMBs back-up critical company data regularly, if at all,” said Subodh Kulkarni, chief technology officer and senior vice president, Imation.

“Imation’s RDX portfolio offers an easy-to-implement solution. With a lower total cost of ownership compared to entry-level tape-based systems, forward and backward compatibility, interface flexibility, and high performance, the versatility of an RDX system helps SMB customers establish a data storage and protection strategy that can keep pace with capacity growth demands. It also helps protect valuable business information and meet important legal requirements," he added.