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PoINT Jukebox Manager

Sophisticated storage management software which together with an Optical Library, provides a cost effective, reliable, high capacity data storage solution
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    Supports all Optical Jukeboxes and Technologies (CD, DVD, MO, UDO, Blu-Ray)
  • Transparent Read-Write access to Optical Jukeboxes
  • Permanent, write once data storage (WORM)
  • Meets all Regulatory requirements for Compliance
  • Volume Sets; logical grouping of multiple Media
  • Dynamic growth of Volume Sets & File Spanning
  • Mirroring; Simultaneous creation of two media with identical content
  • Automated copies of finalized Volume Set media
  • Dynamic Image Recording for DVD Media
  • Hard disk performance by sophisticated file caching
  • Automatic device detection and configuration
  • Automatic "Disc-At-Once" recording of CD/DVD media
  • Off-line management of files and media
  • "File System Plug-Ins" for proprietary file systems
The Ideal High Capacity Data Storage Solution for Archiving, Compliance and Disaster Recovery

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.

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

  • ISO 9660
  • Joliet
  • UDF (1.02, 1.5, 2.5)
  • iXos IFS, IXW (Optional Plug In Module)

Optical Technologies

  • CD-ROM, CD-R
  • DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R, DVD-RAM
  • MO, MO/WORM
  • UDO
  • PDD
  • BD - Blu-Ray Disc

Jukeboxes *
Asaca, ASM, BDT, DISC, DSM, GRUNDIG, HP, JVC, Netzon, Pioneer, Plasmon, PowerFile, Sony
*The list of supported jukeboxes and changers is extended on a continuous basis.

Server operating systems

  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2003