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RDX vs External Hard Drives - Key Benefits
Feature |
RDX |
EHD |
Benefit |
Data deduplication Technology |
Yes |
No |
Reduces cartridge usage by up to 20:1 over existing
standard removable/flash disk backup options |
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Drastically reduces backup window –only stores changed
information |
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Greater overall ROI - Cartridges can be used for months
without filling up, thanks to data de-duplication
technology. |
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Ruggedized Solution |
Yes |
No |
Ruggedized cartridges help ensure data security for both
onsite and offsite storage |
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Rugged cartridge protects data from drops, ESD and harsh
environmental conditions for secure backups |
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Designed for Off-site Usage (best practices) |
Yes |
No |
Cartridges and dock interface designed to accommodate
high number of loads and unloads |
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Forward and Backward Compatibility |
Yes |
No |
Users who invest in an RDX solution will have the
ability to read and write future and previous generations of
RDX cartridges |
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Why RDX versus External Hard Drives:■ Rugged cartridge protects data from
drops, ESD and harsh environmental conditions for secure
archiving/transportation/archiving ■ Choice of 160 GB to 1TB capacity
removable disk cartridges (interchangeable in any RDX or RD1000 docking station)
■ Portable, durable, and shock proof cartridges enable easy off site archiving
and disaster recovery ■ Compatibility with leading backup software
applications ■ Disk cartridges designed for long usage life – over
5,000 load/unload insertions, compatible with future generation cartridges; Up
to 30 years shelf life for archiving ■ Choice of half-height external or
internal models to fit both servers and workstations complete data protection
■ Plug and play USB dock allows flexible media rotation and easy future
scalability
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