IBM 81Y3647 User Manual
IBM RDX USB 3.0 Disk Backup Solution
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IBM RDX USB 3.0 Disk Backup Solution
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The new IBM® Removable Disk EXchange (RDX) USB 3.0 removable disk backup solution is designed to
address your increasing capacity and backup requirements, and reliably and cost-effectively protect your
business valuable assets, while alleviating the deployment and management complexity of traditional
tape drives. It uses a rugged removable disk cartridge and docking station to provide an easy-to-use,
highly secure, fast, and portable answer to your data protection concerns.
address your increasing capacity and backup requirements, and reliably and cost-effectively protect your
business valuable assets, while alleviating the deployment and management complexity of traditional
tape drives. It uses a rugged removable disk cartridge and docking station to provide an easy-to-use,
highly secure, fast, and portable answer to your data protection concerns.
The IBM RDX USB 3.0 internal and external removable disk drives are shown in the following figure.
Figure 1. IBM RDX USB 3.0 internal and external drives
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The IBM RDX solution provides all the benefits of disk, with fast, random access to data and
drag-and-drop functionality, in addition to the historic portability and durability benefits of tape. Designed
for portability and longevity, the rugged RDX cartridges are engineered to be durable so you can safely
transport them off-site while providing the shelf life required for archival requirements.
drag-and-drop functionality, in addition to the historic portability and durability benefits of tape. Designed
for portability and longevity, the rugged RDX cartridges are engineered to be durable so you can safely
transport them off-site while providing the shelf life required for archival requirements.
IBM RDX features high-capacity shock-resistant cartridges with up to 1 TB capacity, making your storage
options extremely flexible. Each cartridge is ruggedized to withstand a drop from up to 0.9 meters (36 in.)
without damage. The RDX USB 3.0 docking stations are offered in external stand-alone and internal
5.25-inch half-height units to seamlessly integrate into your IBM System x® environment. The USB
interface ensures a simple installation while providing high performance, with sustained transfer rates of
up to 96 MBps.
options extremely flexible. Each cartridge is ruggedized to withstand a drop from up to 0.9 meters (36 in.)
without damage. The RDX USB 3.0 docking stations are offered in external stand-alone and internal
5.25-inch half-height units to seamlessly integrate into your IBM System x® environment. The USB
interface ensures a simple installation while providing high performance, with sustained transfer rates of
up to 96 MBps.
Through rigorous testing by IBM through the IBM ServerProven® program, you can maintain a high
degree of confidence that your IBM System x server configuration is compatible with and functions
reliably when using these RDX backup units. For an extra measure of confidence, IBM RDX USB 3.0
backup units are covered under IBM warranty.
degree of confidence that your IBM System x server configuration is compatible with and functions
reliably when using these RDX backup units. For an extra measure of confidence, IBM RDX USB 3.0
backup units are covered under IBM warranty.