Breece Hill Next Generation iStoRA Appliances Offer the Only Integrated Backup/Recovery and Archive Solution for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses.LOUISVILLE, Colo. -- iStoRA(TM) with Integrity(R) and iStoRA with XenData Deliver Disk, Tape, Network Connectivity, Server and Software Components in a Complete, Integrated Solution to SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. VARs Breece Hill (www.breecehill.com), a leader in information storage and retrieval information storage and retrieval, the systematic process of collecting and cataloging data so that they can be located and displayed on request. Computers and data processing techniques have made possible the high-speed, selective retrieval of large amounts of for small-to-medium size businesses (SMB) and workgroups, today announced expanded function and features for their award winning iStoRA integrated disk-to-disk-to-tape appliance. The iStoRA delivers the most efficient and feature rich approach to backup/recovery, data lifecycle management and archive functions for SMB value-added resellers (VARs). iStoRA speeds backup/recovery and provides an ideal building block for storage and archive solutions for broadcast, entertainment, medical and print production companies. SMBs are facing the same data growth and backup/recovery challenges as large enterprises with long backup windows and lengthy restore cycles, and the need to protect themselves from catastrophic data loss. But unlike larger enterprises, they don't have large IT staffs and easy, automated solutions for the SMB market See SMB. haven't been available. Most storage, backup/recovery and archive solutions require VARs to cobble together cobble together Verb [-bling, -bled] to put together clumsily: a coalition cobbled together from parties with widely differing aims Verb 1. multiple products from multiple vendors -- they are really D2D (Disk-to-Disk) Typically refers to backing up data on disks rather than on tape. Disk-to-disk backup systems provide a very fast restore capability compared with tape backup. See D2D2T and virtual tape. without the server, tape or software. "iStorRA's integrated D2D2T (Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape) Refers to backing up data on disks first and tape (or optical disc) second. Backing up onto tape is performed at less frequent intervals than from disk to disk. See D2D and virtual tape. appliance is perfectly packaged for quick integration -- we're using iStoRA for most of our small to mid-sized customers," said Mark Tuggle of USI Corporation. "The industry doesn't usually highlight the importance of tape for the SMB, but we're using it more and more as integrated with the Breece Hill product." Breece Hill's next-generation iStoRA appliances are a one-stop installation for VARs. SMB customers want a solution that is automated and easy to use, and iStoRA provides everything they need in a single solution. iStoRA allows customers to keep data within easy reach to protect information from catastrophic loss at a third of the price of other options. Even departments of larger enterprise customers can buy iStoRA directly without involving the IT staff. "The SMB market has embraced the concept of D2D2T technology for solving their long term data problems, but most solutions require far too much integration to make them work," said Mark Armstrong iStoRA Next-Generation Appliances Breece Hill's iStoRA is the industry's only automated, complete and integrated D2D2T appliance for information storage and retrieval for small to medium sized businesses. The Company offers two versions, including: --iStoRA with Integrity -- designed specifically for backup/recovery and archive functions --iStoRA with XenData -- designed specifically for archive and compliance applications such as federal regulations or managing rich media content The iStoRA appliances offer unique benefits: --Easy to install and maintain -- disk, tape, server, network connectivity and software for both backup/recovery or archive management in a single box --Advanced functionality -- for high availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. and centralized backup procedures or rich-content archive management --One contact for support and service --Lower TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. -- Typical installation is 30% less than comparable D2D2T solutions Technical features include: --33% more disk capacity -- up to 3.2TB --Latest tape technology -- LTO-3 and LTO-2 half high --WORM capability --Expanded Linux support --Optional model with Dual Xeon Processor -- for clients who need more CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. power for parallel processing parallel processing, the concurrent or simultaneous execution of two or more parts of a single computer program, at speeds far exceeding those of a conventional computer. --Integrated Expansion Units -- for more disk or tape library capacity --Improved appliance packaging for easier installation and maintenance --Management Interface -- for "At-a-Glance" view of system status --Support for VERITAS BackupExec or NetBackup, CommVault and Bakbone --Expansion units for more disk and tape capacity Pricing & Availability Breece Hill iStoRA appliances start at $18,000, and are available through Breece Hill's worldwide network of distributors and resellers. For more information, visit http://www.breecehill.com/products/istora. About Breece Hill Breece Hill is a leader in information storage and retrieval for small-to-medium size businesses (SMB) and workgroups. Solving the problems of backup/recovery and compliance/archiving, Breece Hill provides total solutions with software, disk, tape, optical devices and software, including: iStoRA(TM) next-generation appliances with integrated D2D2T, Integrity(TM) data management software, tape automation, and MaxOptix optical drives. The Company was established in 1993 and has shipped more than 25,000 units worldwide. Breece Hill distributes its products through worldwide distribution, reseller and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and channels. The Company has technical and sales support throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe and Asia. For additional product information call (800) 941-0550 or visit the Breece Hill website, www.breecehill.com. (C) 2005. All rights reserved. Breece Hill, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control . iStoRA is a trademark of Breece Hill, LLC. All other product and product names are associated with their respective companies. |
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