Quantum Introduces Data De-Duplication and Replication Solutions to Dramatically Improve Disk-Based Backup
December 11 2006 - 5:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Capitalizes on Recent ADIC Acquisition With Differentiated
DXi-Series Appliances That Build on Quantum's Expertise in Backup,
Recovery and Archive SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 11
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quantum Corp. (NYSE:QTM), the leading
global specialist in backup, recovery and archive, today announced
its first disk-based backup solutions incorporating data
de-duplication and replication technologies: the DXi3500 and
DXi5500 appliances. By eliminating redundant data, the DXi-Series
appliances allow users in midrange and data center environments to
retain 10 to 50 times more backup data on fast recovery disk and
cost-effectively store data for months instead of days. Data
de-duplication technology also allows Quantum's appliances to
provide WAN-based remote replication of backup data as a practical
tool for disaster recovery between distributed sites such as data
centers and regional offices. Quantum designed the DXi-Series to be
easily installed and managed in a wide range of IT environments,
and the company's long-standing expertise in backup, recovery and
archive solutions makes it uniquely positioned to meet customers'
disk-based backup needs within this broader storage context. Since
completing its acquisition of ADIC in August 2006, Quantum has
combined key technologies from both companies in an integrated
software layer that is part of the DXi-Series solution. This
encompasses Quantum's patented data de-duplication technology and
other enhanced functionality, providing such advantages as
best-in-class performance of up to 800 GB/hour and flexibility
between NAS and virtual tape library (VTL) network interfaces.
"Data de-duplication is a powerful technology, bringing real and
immediate value to end users," said Heidi Biggar, an analyst with
the Enterprise Strategy Group. "With the introduction of its
DXi-Series, Quantum adds data de-duplication to its disk-based
portfolio. Combine that with hardware compression, asynchronous
replication, and onboard monitoring and diagnostic tools, and
Quantum's got a powerful message. The speed at which it was able to
bring this new product to market is no small feat, and is a
testament to the direction and integration of the newly combined
company." Conventional disk storage cannot provide enough
cost-effective capacity to let users retain more than a few days of
backup data, limiting the benefits disk provides. Additionally, the
amount of backup data in distributed sites and cost of bandwidth
have prevented disk-based remote replication from being a viable
solution, leaving data at risk in the event of a site loss or other
localized threat. Quantum's DXi3500 and DXi5500 address these
issues with a strong appliance-based backup and replication
solution that further expands the company's disk-based backup
portfolio. "Quantum's DXi-Series significantly increases the power
of disk to support backup, data retention, and disaster recovery
planning, while delivering the industry-leading performance that
has long been a key differentiator of our disk-based solutions,"
said Bill Britts, executive vice president, Sales, Marketing and
Service for Quantum. "We have global scale and the comprehensive
experience in backup, recovery and archive to provide customers
with the right combination of disk, replication and tape for their
environment and evolving storage requirements." Quantum DXi-Series
Advantages In addition to data de-duplication, Quantum's integrated
software layer includes a high performance embedded file-system,
high speed data compression, asynchronous replication, interface
flexibility, and built-in monitoring, alerting and diagnostic
tools. This integrated software layer not only provides a key
advantage for the DXi3500 and DXi5500 appliances but also offers an
extensible foundation for future intelligent backup, recovery and
archive solutions that will improve data protection for a broad
range of customer environments from remote offices to large
enterprise data centers. Quantum's DXi-Series appliances provide a
wide variety of capacity options that deliver extended protection
for data sets ranging from 250 GB to 11 TB in size. Assuming
typical data mixes and standard backup methods, these appliances
can offer up to 216 TB of disk-based retention capacity, using an
average 20:1 de-duplication ratio -- enough capacity to retain
months of backups on disk for an 11 TB primary data set. By
delivering best-in-class performance, the DXi-Series also enables
de- duplication to work more effectively for backing up enterprise
data sets, optimizing the amount of data that can be protected
within a given time period. When compared to other data reduction
products, DXi-Series appliances can protect the same amount of data
in as little as half the time. Easy to deploy and operate, the
DXi3500 and DXi5500 are fully integrated appliances that can be
presented to backup software as a NAS mount point (CIFS/NFS) or as
a VTL with either Fibre Channel or iSCSI interconnect. Whether they
appear as a standard NAS backup target or a familiar virtual tape
interface, DXi-Series appliances are fully compatible with all
leading backup applications and do not require that users change
their existing backup methodology or infrastructure. As part of a
comprehensive solutions set from Quantum, the DXi-Series is
supported by a suite of global service offerings. Included as
standard are Quantum StorageCare(TM) onsite warranty and
StorageCare Guardian, Quantum's proactive remote support solution.
Warranty extensions and upgrades, as well as a full portfolio of
professional installation and integration services, are optional.
Availability Quantum plans to begin shipping DXi3500 and DXi5500
units early in the first calendar quarter of 2007. Pricing begins
at $24,000 MSRP for an entry DXi-Series solution and scales across
eight different available models that protect increasing amounts of
primary data. About Quantum Quantum Corp. is the leading global
storage company specializing in backup, recovery and archive.
Combining focused expertise, customer-driven innovation, and
platform independence, Quantum provides a comprehensive, integrated
range of disk, tape, and software solutions supported by a world-
class sales and service organization. As a long-standing and
trusted partner, the company works closely with a broad network of
resellers, OEMs and other suppliers to meet customers' evolving
data protection needs. Quantum Corp., 1650 Technology Drive, Suite
700, San Jose, CA 95110, (408) 944-4000, http://www.quantum.com/.
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