IBM Storage Archive
Graphical interface to manage data in tape drives
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Overview:
Optimize archival cost with physical air gap protection and intuitive graphical access, from a single global namespace
IBM Storage Archive gives you direct, intuitive and graphical access to data stored on tape while eliminating the need for additional tape management and software to access data. Storage Archive offers three software solutions for managing your digital files with the LTFS format: Single Drive Edition, Library Edition and Enterprise Edition.
Highlights
- Enable cost-effective tape storage for hybrid cloud infrastructures
- Expand storage capacity for future growth and new use cases
- Deploy active, long-term storage technology with file system content access
- Decrease the cost of your preferred storage tier
Features:
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LTFS format
The LTFS format enables the exchange of files more easily between users working in different operating systems, using different software and in different locations.
Application interface utilization
Utilize a basic read and write interface to the tape cartridge for applications without any additional operating system enhancements such as plug-ins or service packs.
Easy data access
Access data without a database, without the need for proprietary software. You can also access data any time, anywhere from a single global namespace.
Tiering storage for data lakes
Create operational storage tiers to reduce storage expense for data that does not need the access performance of primary storage.
Simple access
Access and manage all data in standalone tape environments as simply as if it were on disk with IBM Storage Archive single drive edition.
Graphical user interface
Reduce complexity with an icon-based view of the data on tape, using the operating system file manager.
Single or multiple cartridges access
Enable easy-as-disk access to single or multiple cartridges in a tape library with IBM Storage Archive library edition.
Flexible data sharing
Access file data from any operating system so you can easily share data across platforms.
Improve efficiency
Improve efficiency and reduce costs for long-term, tiered storage with IBM Storage Archive enterprise edition.
Policy-based migration
Expand archive capacity without impacting data availability.
Benefits:
Improve efficiency with tape automation
Access and manage files, drag and drop files to and from tape without requiring device-specific software and also share file data across platforms.
Lower costs
Reduce the storage expense for data that does not need the access performance of primary disk.
Get fast access to data
Display directories and files without the need for proprietary backup software.
Leverage simple file portability
Exchange tapes easily between different operating systems and software.
Gain high availability
Expand capacity without impacting data availability.
Optimize tape resources
Reduce restore time and enable optimal utilization of tape resources.
Specifications:
Documentation:
Download the IBM Storage Archive (.PDF)
Pricing Notes:
- All Prices are Inclusive of GST
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
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