Surprising: Quantum Adopts RDX

Quantum Corp. announced worldwide availability of Quantum RDX, a removable disk-based data protection system that leverages data reduction technology to decrease cartridge requirements by up to 20:1.

For small- to medium-sized businesses, the Quantum RDX system offers removable disk cartridges for onsite and offsite storage to cost effectively meet data backup, disaster recovery and archiving requirements. This disk system can serve as a replacement for low-end tape devices, such as DDS/DAT.

The entry-level Quantum RDX system includes a dock (USB tabletop, SATA or USB internal versions), removable cartridges and Quantum GoProtect backup software for Windows. Quantum GoProtect data reduction technology eliminates redundant data, thereby decreasing the number of cartridges required for effective backups.

"The simplicity, speed and interoperability of the Quantum RDX system make it an ideal, cost-effective backup solution for SMB customers that like the portability of their current tape devices but also want the performance advantages of disk," said Rob Clark, senior vice president, Tape Business and OEM Partnerships at Quantum.

Open standards-based RDX cartridges are sold separately in 160 GB, 320 GB, 500 GB and 640 GB capacities to enable customers to grow and customize their storage needs. Each cartridge contains a rugged 2.5 inch mobile hard drive in a highly effective shock-resistant mounting that is read and write compatible and interchangeable with any RDX dock.

Quantum's GoProtect software offers integrated protection plans that can be set up with just a few mouse clicks, while data restores can be done with drag and drop functionality through Windows Explorer.

The Quantum RDX system is available now from Quantum's partners and distributors worldwide. Pricing for tabletop solutions (dock, removable cartridges, software) starts at just over $300 MSRP with cartridges (160 GB) starting under $150 MSRP.