Crossroads: SB1 LTFS NAS StrongBox

Crossroads Systems, Inc. announced the availability of the latest version of its StrongBox LTFS NAS archive solution that serves as shared storage for long-term data archival and preservation.

The new capabilities introduced by the SB1 StrongBox release provide organizations with software modules that can accompany the standard StrongBox functionality.

StrongBox, an enterprise storage solution to leverage LTFS technology, allows tape storage to walk and talk like expensive disk-based storage. It’s a non-proprietary, file-based and portable storage solution that offers cost-efficient file archiving across a range of industries.

Five new software modules allow users with varied data archive needs to choose the level of protection, performance and reporting that fit their environment and budget. Even the standard StrongBox functionality exceeds competitor’s archiving capabilities. However, new modules provide greater customization for niche market needs. Additionally, StrongBox is now available in three flexible configurations to meet the needs of small, mid-size and enterprise-class organizations.

The new software modules available
with the StrongBox release include:

Data Integrity Module – Ensures that data is not altered, deleted, tampered or corrupted accidently or maliciously.
Data Protection Module – Stores, retains and recovers data in a timely and reliable manner to meet long-term preservation and compliance needs.
Reporting/Analytics Module – Delivers insight into archive usage and operation of the physical storage systems and provides metrics comparisons and drill-down into specific chosen values/parameters to provide insight into the archiving environment.
Enhanced Security Module – Ensures that data is secure and protected during transit, access and storage.
Enhanced Data Performance Module – Addresses write and read performance demands by applications/users to streamline data flow in data and application-intensive environments.

"As we originally announced during the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) earlier this month, StrongBox’s software modules now empower organizations to address very specific archiving needs, while also potentially saving thousands or even millions of dollars," said Rob Sims, president and CEO at Crossroads. "While reinvigorating the use of tape for data archiving, StrongBox now also brings unprecedented customization for the use of LTFS-based technology in archives. Organizations throughout the media and entertainment, academic, government, healthcare and research sectors will find that StrongBox’s new module options provide a truly unique opportunity to gain greater efficiency and reliability for their asset that matters most – their data."

About StrongBox
StrongBox is a shared storage solution purpose-built for data archival and preservation. Using LTFS technology and intelligent storage architecture with standard file systems (CIFS/NFS), it empowers online, all the time file availability with data protection, data mobility, non-proprietary file storage and cost-savings.