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RDX vs Tape - Key Benefits
Specs/Features |
RDX -removable disk Storage |
Comparable Tape Technology |
Capacity (native) |
160GB to 1TB |
DAT 320 to LTO-4 |
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performance (native) |
Up to 45MB/sec |
Between LTO-2 and LTO-3 |
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Data Deduplication Technology |
Yes |
Not Available |
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Ruggedized Cartridge |
Yes |
No |
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Forward and Backward Compatibility |
Yes |
No |
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Cost Comparison |
$700
RDX Dock plus 2 500GB Cart's |
$1,500
(LTO-3HH drive + 2 400GB carts) |
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Why RDX versus Tape - Key RDX Value Propositions vs Tape:■ Speed – Initial native transfer rates = LTO2, speeds increase exponentially
with data replication
■ Recovery – Recovery from disk begins instantly, tape requires a minute or
more to load and find the file to be retrieved.
■ Capacity – Data deduplication software provides a cartridge advantage of
up to 20:1 vs. similar capacity tape
■ Ease of Use – Built in backup application—set up your protection plan with
a few mouse clicks and restore files using drag-and-drop from Windows
Explorer
■ Reliability – Ruggedized, disk-based solution that will last for years
■ Affordable – Starting at $299 (Street Price) for a Dock, a cartridge and
GoProtect data deduplication software—includes Quantum Rapid Exchange
3-year warranty
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