XenData Multi-Tier Storage Platform Certified for Axxon Intellect Enterprise Software

XenData Limited, a provider of high capacity digital video storage solutions for video surveillance and creative video applications, announced that its multi-tier scalable storage systems are certified platforms for Axxon Intellect PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) Software.

The multi-tier storage systems may be configured to provide two scalable storage volumes: a disk volume that scales to 400TB and an LTO tape volume that scales to multiple petabytes.

Both storage volumes are attached to and managed by a single Windows server that can also run the Intellect software.

The Disk Volume is well suited for shorter term retention of video, whereas the LTO volume provides a highly scalable storage repository for video content that will be retained for longer periods, but is less frequently accessed.

The Intellect PSIM software combines end-to-end, IP-based physical security management, intelligent video surveillance, and an enterprise-wide architecture that includes servers, clients and gateways. The software may be installed on a XenData multi-tier storage system to create an Intellect server that acts as a massively scalable central video storage repository.

The LTO Volume on the XenData storage system stores video files on 6TB LTO-7 cartridges held in one or more robotic LTO libraries, each of which can provide capacities up to 3.3PB in a 42 RU 19-inch rack. The files are retained on LTO-7 cartridges for a defined retention period, after which the content is deleted and the cartridges are automatically reformatted ready for re-use. Robotic LTO libraries have low electrical power consumption, which means that on-going costs are kept to a minimum. Storing on LTO-7 cartridges provides savings: it is a smarter and more affordable alternative to conventional disk-based systems, allowing for sizable savings in both initial purchase and operational costs.

Furthermore, the total capacity of the LTO Volume is expandable without the difficulties associated with expansion of conventional RAID. With the ability to write up to 50TB of video on a single multi-tier server per day, it scales on demand to accommodate huge volumes of data – for increased image resolution, longer retention times and added cameras.

“By using LTO for a second tier of storage, together with smart data migration policies, the overall cost of video surveillance storage can be reduced by 30-40%,” said Dr. Phil Storey, CEO and a co-founder, XenData. “By having a shorter term RAID volume and an LTO active archive volume for longer term retention, you are matching the cost of the storage to the access requirements.“

Axxon Intellect Enterprise software running on XenData storage systems will be demonstrated at ISC West in Las Vegas, NV from 5-7 April on company’s booth.

AxxonSoft is a developer of smart integrated security and video surveillance systems. It has over 2,500 partners, which perform over 1,500 installations every month. With more than 40 offices around the world, the company provides its partners with fast response times and support in the globe. The firm is a Contributing Member of the ONVIF forum and offers integration for approximately 8,500 models of IP cameras, allowing security users to get the most out of on-board camera features.