StrongBox LTFS NAS Allows Cloud Archive Services to Use Tape

Crossroads Systems, Inc. announced its StrongBox LTFS NAS is now used to power the new Permivault cloud-based storage service offered by Fujifilm Recording Media U.S.A., Inc.

Crossroads and Fujifilm jointly promote their partnership April 16-19 at the 2012 NAB Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Providing off-site solutions for long-term active archiving and DR, the Permivault cloud storage service provides a secure storage architecture powered by StrongBox, an enterprise-level storage solution that leverages Linear Tape File System (LTFS) technology, featuring the scalability and economy of tape with the speed and accessibility of disk.

StrongBox is a technology that addresses the media and entertainment industry’s need for low cost, accessible and reliable long-term media file preservation. It serves as a non-proprietary, file-based and portable storage solution for long-term data retention, serving as the industry’s answer to growing storage requirements and seamlessly scaling for today, while future-proofing for tomorrow.

"Crossroads is pleased to see its StrongBox technology enable the use of tape as the storage medium for cloud-based services such as Permivault," said David Cerf, EVP of business and corporate development at Crossroads. "Through the innovative combination of disk and tape within StrongBox, those within the media and entertainment industry using Permivault will gain uncompromising access to their content in an affordable, online active archive."

"Permivault is a robust solution built upon proven technologies including the latest LTFS-based innovations within StrongBox from Crossroads Systems," said Peter Faulhaber, SVP, Fujifilm Recording Media U.S.A., Inc. "It is an evolution of Fujifilm technologies that combines our expertise as the leading provider of professional broadcast video and data tape with our experience in the medical industry, securely storing sensitive patient data and complying with stringent regulatory requirements. Finally, with our certified, state-of the-art data center, we are well equipped to meet the online archiving needs of our customers in North America."