RDX for Dummies - What is RDX? How Does it Work?
RDX is the Standard Removable Disk device for any
kind of storage application where there is a need to remove or transport data.
• Affordable removable storage solution for SMBs, SOHOs and
Distributed Enterprises
• Fits best for Backup, Restore, Archiving and Data Exchange
• It is a professional IT Standard and available since 2006
• Easy to handle ideal for less IT experienced users
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RDX is the Best of Tape:
• Removable and Portable
• Long Archival Life
• Rugged Cartridge
• Low Cost
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RDX is the Best of Disk:
• Random Access Performance
• High Transfer Rates
• Data
Reliability
• Rapid Capacity Growth
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Reasons for Data Loss
• Human Error 27.4%
• Hardware Problem 28.1%
• Software Problem 6.3%
• Computer Virus 6.6%
• Natural Catastrophe 2.7%
• Unknown 18.1%
• No Data Loss 7.7%
• Other
3.2%
Who is Using RDX Drives Today?
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Health Care: Insurance, hospitals, doctors offices, clinics, others
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Small Businesses: Retail goods and services
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Franchises: Food, grocery, supplies
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Professional services: Tax Officers / Lawyers / Engineering
– Building
trades: material suppliers, labor
– Social resources: Government
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Entertainment: content providers, editors, producers
The Three Major RDX Applications
Storage - Share Data, Move Data, Distribute
Data, Storage Extension
Backup - Automated, Media-Rotation, Off-Site
Protection, Windows Backup Support
Archive - Data Vaulting, Secure Long Term
Archiving, Compliance Archiving with WORM, Nearline Storage
RDX Technology Value
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Bulletproof Media Handling (drive, Media, Eject-control, Keyed Media)
– Media Drop Resistant
– Media Electrostatic Proof
– Easy/Zero Data Migration
– Environmental-Tolerant (compared to Tape or other optical
devices example: Dust, Temperature, Humidity and Vibration)
RDX Brands
Tandberg Data RDX
HP RDX
Imation RDX