Certance announces CP 3100, simplifying disk-to-disk-to-tape for SMBs.Certance LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control has announced the launch of the Certance CP 3100 data protection product family for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). The CP 3100 incorporates the same powerful features and functionality of disk-to-disk-to-tape (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. ). The CP 3100 allows SMBs to backup and restore business-critical data quickly, simply, and reliably along with the ability to automatically migrate data to tape. It is aimed at providing the 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. community with a simple-to-operate, yet powerful, solution that meets their needs by combining the best attributes of both disk and tape into one. Initial products in the CP 3100 family work with Certance DAT (1) (Dynamic Address Translator) A hardware circuit that converts a virtual memory address into a real address. See also DAT file. (2) (Digital Audio Tape) A magnetic tape technology used for backing up data. 72 and DDS-4 tape drives, as well as those from other manufacturers. This capability enables users to create their own D2D2T solution using their existing tape device investment without additional software requirements. The Certance CP 3100 configures itself to recognize and emulate the attached tape drive automatically, simplifying installation and configuration. The CP 3100 automatically migrates data stored on disk to tape for archiving, without intervention from the host or need for "cloning" software. This feature relieves many of the operating constraints faced by IT managers who have limited backup windows. In addition, the CP 3100 enables remote setup, management and monitoring via any Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. to provide users with peace of mind. "SMBs have many of the same challenges safeguarding data as larger companies," said Robert Amatruda, research manager at IDC. "The Certance CP 3100 addresses the need for a cost-effective, easy-to-use data-protection solution for SMBs that integrates the advantages of disk with the benefits of tape." Certance CP 3100 features include: * 160GB: 1TB native capacity * Up to 22MB/sec sustained transfer rate (79 GB/hr) * 5.25" half-height internal, desktop & IU rack-mount * Optional integrated Certance DAT 72 tape drive * Dual Ultra160 SCSI controllers for dedicated host and archive channels * Dual Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. controllers for host, archive and web-based management * 100% OS/ISV transparent * 100% emulation of DAT 72 and DDS-4 tape drives from Certance and other manufacturers * Includes Yosemite Tape-Ware XE backup software * Compatibility with all backup software applications * Remote setup, management and monitoring via embedded web server Web server software embedded within a hardware device such as a print server. It is widely used in a myriad of devices, because it allows access to the software via any Web browser, typically for configuring the device or obtaining reports. See ETI and Web server. * No professional services or additional software needed * Certance DPA DPA - Data Protection Act technology DPA-Powered Data Protection Certance DPA (Data Protection Architecture) technology is a powerful, intelligent, enabling technology designed specifically for direct and network-attached protection of business-critical data. Built from the ground up, Certance DPA solves data protection business issues plaguing many organizations. Certance DPA presents a unique opportunity to solution providers focused on the rapid deployment of unique data protection solutions for their customer base. With DPA, multiple industry-standard hardware and software components are seamlessly integrated to deliver high-end data protection features and functionality in a 5.25-inch half-height device, the size equivalent of a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). . www.certance.com |
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