SoleraTec Integrates Imation RDX A8

SoleraTec LLC, a provider of video lifecycle management and storage products, announces the certification and validation of Imation Corp.‘s RDX A8 removable hard disk storage library.

This certification provides the compatibility and interoperability between SoleraTec’s Phoenix RSM video storage management software and RDX A8 product line delivering long-term video surveillance retention. Testing by SoleraTec on the compatibility and ease of use of the RDX A8 library confirms that organizations can now obtain long-term retention of their video surveillance feeds when managed by Phoenix RSM software.
 
"For years, organizations have sought ways to store their increasing volume of video surveillance feeds for longer periods of time. Now, by using RDX media as an affordable, easy to use and durable solution, companies can retain their video assets affordably," said Brian Findlay, executive director of Global Product Management, Imation. "The integration of Imation’s RDX A8 with SoleraTec’s Phoenix RSM represents an important progression of video surveillance storage through multi-tiered storage capabilities."
 
Benefits of A8 storage platform:
The multiple-bay RDX A8 networked storage array enables organizations to access up to 12TB of video data (on eight RDX removable disk cartridges, based on 1.5TB cartridges), instantly, with the Phoenix RSM storage management software. Additionally, users will be directed to specific offline RDX cartridge to reload when searching for older video assets. Leveraging its ability to mix different capacity RDX media (320GB, 500GB, 1TB and 1.5TB) in a single appliance, the RDX A8 provides ‘pay-as-you-grow’ storage scalability.
 
"For our unique clients, this really becomes the perfect scenario. You have a leading company providing best-in-practice software, a global leader in hardware solutions offering the latest in data storage and an industry recognized security services firm layering strategic insight. From our perspective, there’s no doubt this changes the game for the better," said Glenn Aga, COO of Imation master reseller Red5Security LLC of Newport Beach, CA.
 
This integration between RDX A8 and Phoenix RSM delivers overarching video surveillance asset management into an entire surveillance infrastructure at affordable, cost-efficient price points. The ease of use in searching and video playback with Phoenix RSM combined with the near-line and offline video retention of the RDX A8 provides a long-term video retention solution.
 
"Partnering with Imation and integrating with the RDX A8 product line confirms SoleraTec’s position as a leader in video lifecycle management and demonstrates Phoenix RSM’s capability to offer video surveillance solutions that meet the continually growing pool of video recordings," stated Mark Armstrong, CEO of SoleraTec. "Providing the solid integration of Phoenix RSM with storage hardware products such as Imation’s RDX A8 builds a video surveillance asset management solution that is affordable, scalable, and reliable."
 
Pricing and Availability
RDX A8 is available through Imation’s network of channel partners -such as Red5Security. Phoenix RSM surveillance video management software is available through channel partners worldwide. RDX A8 storage platform has a MSRP of $3,995 and Phoenix RSM software starts at $1,495.