IDrive e2 Backup S3 Compatible Cloud Object Storage Solution

IDrive, Inc.’s Backup has introduced IDrive e2, a S3 compatible cloud object storage solution that supports storing data in the cloud, off-site DR, an active and accessible data archive, and long term storage.

It is a scalable and durable cloud-object storage platform that stores petabytes of data on pay-per-use pricing. It is for hosting applications, media workflow, gaming assets, e-commerce resources, and other large volumes of data.

With a straightforward, tierless pricing approach, IDrive e2 is an affordable object storage solution, with the first 10GB free and pricing starting at $0.004/GB/month. The service costs 80% less than AWS S3 with no ingress/egress fees, as well as being one of the few solutions available that does not charge an extra fee for downloading data.

The solution enables users to retrieve their data based on their convenience using associated access and a secret key. Data can be accessed via the e2 web console or a third-party tool such as MSP360, Veeam, Cyberduck, Cloudflare, Fastly, Iconik, Arq, Qnap Systems, Synology, Reclone.org, Arcserve, Duplicati, WinSCP, and S3 Browser.

With 8 edge locations across the US, IDrive e2 is able to offer performance, letting users point their data to the edge center closest to them for a faster network and ease of access.

Features of IDrive e2 include:

• Ransomware protection – protect against data loss from malware attacks with file lock, versioning, and data retention 

• Object lock – restricts the modification or deletion of an object, helping to secure the files present in the buckets from any malware or cyber threats 

• Bucket versioning – every modification made to the objects in the bucket will be automatically saved as a new copy or version of the object allowing users to restore older versions of an object 

• Centralized access – access, manage, and restore data from anywhere via an easy to navigate web-based console 

• Security and Privacy – data is stored in data centers with physical and biometric security, and all transfers are secured with TLS protocol. 

Data is stored in enterprise-class data centers equipped with facilities – custom-designed elevated floors, HVAC temperature control systems with designated cooling zones, seismically-braced racks – and physical security features. The data centers are periodically checked for vulnerabilities in the network infrastructure with third-party audits.