The PoINT
Jukebox Manager is sophisticated storage management software
for Windows servers. Jukebox Manager integrates an Optical
Library with NAS RAID and SAN devices to produce a reliable
high capacity data storage system. Proven technologies and
standardized file systems provide the most cost effective method
for companies and agencies to maintain electronic records in
a compliant manner, for long periods of time.
Straightforward Integration and Transparent Access
PoINT Jukebox Manager makes the integration of optical storage
into an existing IT infrastructure a simple and straightforward
process. The service generates a drive letter on the jukebox
server which represents the complex storage hierarchy. The
complete file system, or individual volumes and subdirectories
can be shared independently through the network by using
the standard Windows Sharing and Permission mechanisms. Sophisticated
hard disc caching provides high performance read-write access.
WORM Compliance, HD Performance
PoINT Jukebox Manager archives
data quickly and securely by using the combination of hard
disk storage and optical media (CD, DVD, MO, UDO, PDD, BD).
An optional mirroring feature enhances security by creating
two media with identical contents in one or more Jukebox systems.
Any application can archive data utilizing the transparent
standard based file system of the PoINT Jukebox Manager. True
WORM permanence is achieved using optical storage. Hard disc
performance is achieved through sophisticated write and read
cache mechanisms.
Data Security
The PoINT Jukebox Manager provides automated (or manual) creation
of copies of finalized media within the jukebox. These duplicate
media can easily be exported and stored off-line (e.g. in
a safe) for true disaster recovery. Additionally, using the
integrated mirroring option, the PoINT Jukebox Manager can
simultaneously write data on two different media which can
be located in multiple jukeboxes. In the case of one jukebox
failing, a seamless transition to the other assures a smooth
continuation of the archiving process and access to all archived
data.
Green IT and Cost Savings
Especially within the field of archiving,
energy efficiency
is particularly important because
very often huge data volumes
have to be stored over a long period
of time with as few migrations as
possible. By a combination of hard
disk as fast cache and optical removable
media for long-term archival provided in TÜV-certified jukeboxes,
data can be saved consuming
significantly less energy per TB data
volume than compared to using a pure
hard disk system
Protection
of Investment
PoINT Jukebox Manager uses a standardized file system (UDF),
which can be read by almost all current operating systems (Windows,
Linux, UNIX). In addition, the "file
system plug-in" architecture permits the integration of media which were generated with software
from other manufacturers in a proprietary file system (e.g.
IFS/IXW). A storage system based on the PoINT Jukebox Manager
is independent of software and hardware manufacturers and therefore
further protects your investment.
Unlimited Optical Storage
The PoINT Jukebox Manager offers an effective way to combine
multiple physical media into a single, logical volume. These
are called ‘Volume Sets’ and each represents a storage subset
in which every medium can also be read individually. Files
and directories can be seamlessly spread over these media
by using the UDF File System.
Supported File Systems
Optical Technologies
Jukeboxes *
Asaca, ASM, BDT, DISC, DSM, GRUNDIG, HIT,HP, JVC, Netzon, Pioneer,
Plasmon, PowerFile, Sony
*The list of supported jukeboxes and changers is extended on
a continuous basis.
Server operating systems
Windows Server 2008 (32 and 64 Bit)
Windows Vista (Ultimate/Business/Enterprise)
Windows Server 2003 (32 and 64 Bit)
Windows XP Prof.
Windows 2000
Windows 7 (32 and 64 Bit) |
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