RDX QuikStor now offers "Always-on” continuous protection of user data and a complete backup of all system and application data

Research has shown that 40% of small and medium businesses don’t back up their data at all, and 60% of all data is stored on PC desktops and laptops. Furthermore, most business users who do have a back-up device do not back up their data on a daily or even weekly basis. A third of computer users lose all files due to events beyond their control, and hard drive crashes occur every 15 seconds. A plug and play, ruggedized device that offers CDP, automatically, will be able to prevent disastrous data loss.

With the new RDX FileKeeper software, protecting data is as simple as “plug it in, leave it in and leave it on”. Tandberg Data ships the RDX FileKeeper, at no extra cost, with all RDX QuikStor drive kits.

Installation

The RDX FileKeeper’s installation is 2 easy steps and setup is simple enough that anyone can start protecting their data immediately.  After installation, RDX FileKeeper automatically configures the RDX QuikStor.  When the cartridge is inserted, RDX FileKeeper will ask how you would like the cartridge to be configured.  The Cartridge can be configured for only System Backup, only continuous backup of user files or both (which is default).  If both are selected, a full system backup is scheduled by default for 11:00pm and the RDX FileKeeper product will immediately start a background copy of all files that are to be protected.  Any additional configuration changes can be made through the main interface.

Keeping your data and your system safe

It is an all too common mistake to accidentally overwrite an important document. With the file versioning and roll back capabilities, mistakes are easily erased. Restoring files is as simple as right clicking a mouse in Windows Explorer.  This will allow you to restore deleted files or previous versions of your files.  The other way to restore data is through the RDX FileKeeper Control Panel - where searches for files can be performed when users do not know their location. 

In the event of hardware failure where a full system recovery is needed, RDX FileKeeper has the ability to boot off of the RDX QuikStor and perform a Bare Metal Disaster Recovery on Windows 2008 and Windows Vista environments.  Other Windows versions can create a Boot CD to use in the event that a Bare Metal Disaster recovery is needed.

About the RDX QuikStor

The RDX QuikStor is designed to replace current low-end tape technologies such as Travan, DAT, and AIT, where ease of use and cost are prioritized.  Like tape, the RDX QuikStor cartridges are removable and portable for off-site storage, disaster recovery and archival applications. Unlike other low-end tape media that may need to be replaced after 50-100 uses, RDX QuikStor media has been built to endure over 10 years of average use.

As well as offering professional-class reliability, the native 45MB/sec transfer rate reduces the traditional backup window from hours to minutes.  For example, it takes the Tandberg RDX QuikStor system less than an hour to backup 160GB of native data and milliseconds to access files. RDX QuikStor cartridges range in capacity from 80GB, 160GB, 320GB and 500GB.  They are fully forward and backward compatible without limitation, meaning that future cartridges with ever-increasing capacities and faster data rates will work in legacy systems.

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