XenData Archive Series™ Software
Archive Series Software Features
Virtualization
A RAID volume and tape library are virtualized, making these physical storage devices appear as a single networked logical drive letter. Benefit: Archive Series Software works with standard applications without modification because the application is simply writing to and reading from a standard file system on a logical drive letter.
Standard File System
The logical volume managed by XenData Archive Series Software appears as a standard rewritable file system. If a file is 'deleted', it is not available over the network and if a file is changed, only the latest version can be accessed via the LAN. However, when written to WORM tape, all versions and all deleted files are retained and can be accessed via XenData History Explorer, a browser based utility that is an integral part of the Archive Series Software. Benefit: seamlessly integrates with standard applications without modification.
Information Lifecycle Management
Archive Series Software provides policy-based ILM designed for managing digital documents. Policies are defined by the Administrator for RAID retention, version control and tape archiving. The system supports three levels of hierarchy - RAID, tape cartridges in the library and cartridges 'on the shelf'. Benefit: this approach allows the Administrator to match the lifecycle of a digital document to the storage media.
Automated Tape Cartridge Replication
Replication of tape cartridges is automatic and follows the policies defined by the Administrator. Benefit: it is easy to rotate tape cartridges off-site for disaster recovery and business continuity purposes. When a tape cartridge replica is reintroduced into the library after being retained off-site, it is automatically brought up to date by the system.
Supports AIT & SAIT Tape Formats with 30 Year Data Life
The software supports AIT-2, AIT-3 and SAIT-1 in both WORM and rewritable formats. These cartridges provide capacities of 50 GB, 100 GB and 500 GB for AIT-2, -3 and SAIT, respectively. Benefit: AIT and SAIT are very popular industry formats that provides an estimated data life of 30 years without need to rewrite data.
Supports both WORM and Rewritable Tape
The software simultaneously manages both WORM and rewritable tape cartridges in the same tape library. Policies are set by the Administrator that define which files are written to which type of tape cartridge. Benefit: allows the Administrator to match tape cartridge type to the data storage needs of the organization.
Supports both Archive and Backup
The software supports use of standard backup utilities in a disk to disk mode, allowing use of system for backup as well as data archive. Benefit: the investment in a tape library can be used for both archive and backup.
Comprehensive File Version Management
XenData Archive Series Software provides a full audit trail of all file changes and deletions. XenData History Explorer is a browser based utility that allows authorized users to access all versions of a file and all deleted files. Benefit: provides legal compliance and best business practice. Meets SEC and HIPAA requirements.
SEC Rule 17a-4(f) applicable to Brokers & Dealers mandates the use of WORM media.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 sets standards for electronic transactions and record keeping. HIPAA defines general requirements, such as how data media must be controlled and requires that an organization must be able to corroborate that data in its possession has not been altered or destroyed in an unauthorized manner.
Familiar Administration
File policy and tape cartridge management is performed by the Administrator using the XenData Management Console which is a Microsoft Management Console Snap-In. Benefit: the Administrator uses a familiar tool for system management.
Microsoft Windows Security
XenData Archive Series Software is fully integrated with the Microsoft Windows security model, based on Active Directory. Benefit: effortlessly integrates with existing security.
Open Standard Tape Format
Open standard GNU TAR file format is used on the tape, allowing the tape cartridges to be read using standard Linux utilities. Benefit: the use of open standards on industry standard hardware ensures the long term availability of data.
Highly Scalable
Supports unlimited RAID capacity and tape libraries with capacities from less than 1 TB to over 100 TB.
Data Availability
The tape library can be temporarily disconnected in case of failure and the system will continue allowing writing of new files and reading of all files available on the RAID. On reconnection of the tape library, the administrator can set the system to recover automatically. Benefit: allows continued operation in case of tape library failure.
API Available
An API is available free of charge. Benefit: this can be used by developers to obtain tight integration with their applications.
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