"The Arkeia appliance delivers a smart D2D2T solution that is easy to deploy, and offers an impressive selection of backup and restoration features. Its extensive client support makes it well suited to a range of environments and it is offered at a competitive price....data restoration doesn't get any easier"
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The Arkeia backup appliance provides simple, reliable and affordable data protection for remote offices and small / mid-sized businesses. The backup appliance is a complete enterprise backup solution that delivers Arkeia Network Backup software, integrated VTL for disk backup, and an optional tape drive. The backup appliance is ideal for offices without full-time IT resources, or for those that simply wish to simplify deployment and management.
Why Backup Appliances?
1. Installation & Deployment
All-in-one design offers true plug-and-play capabilities with bundled OS, application, storage, and licensing.
2. Maintenance & Support
Arkeia provides full support for hardware and software components. Single-click firmware updates are performed via a web interface.
3. Security & Performance
Appliance comes firewalled with only the necessary ports opened and services running. Read more
Appliances remove the complexity of purchasing, configuring and managing a backup server, tape drive and related management software.
Arkeia development engineers have tuned the combination of hardware and software to deliver maximum performance and reliability. The backup optimized OS runs only the necessary services, which ensures both a high level of security and performance.
Four Models to Choose From
Four models of the backup appliance are available with disk backup capacities ranging from 1TB to 10TB, which can be specified at the time of order and expanded in the field as needed. The backup appliance also comes with an optional internal DAT or LTO tape drive. External connectivity interfaces, including eSATA, SAS, SCSI, and Fibre Channel, allow for field-deployment of additional tape libraries, autoloaders and/or VTLs.
| Arkeia Appliance Model | 110 Series | 210 Series | 310 Series | 510 Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTL Base Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | 3 TB | 5 TB |
| VTL Field Upgradable to | 1 TB | 2 TB or 3 TB | 5 TB | 10 TB |
| Local Disk Redundancy | RAID 1 | RAID 1 | RAID 5 | RAID 5 |
| Drive Bays | 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
|
External Interface |
eSATA SCSI (in 110c only) |
SCSI |
SAS SCSI |
Fibre Channel SAS SCSI |
| Internal Tape Option |
DAT-72 LTO-3 |
LTO-3 |
LTO-3 |
None |
| Network Interface | GigE | GigE | GigE | GigE |
| Form Factor | Tabletop 2U | 2U | 2U | 2U |
| Rack Mount | Optional | Included | Included | Included |
|
Hardware Warranty Included Optional |
1 Year 3 Years |
1 Year 3 Years |
1 Year 3 Years |
1 Year 3 Years |
Arkeia Network Backup Software
The Arkeia backup appliance features the robust award winning Arkeia Network Backup software, which supports backups of over 150 platforms including Linux, Windows, BSD, Unix, Netware, and Apple Macintosh computers. The backup appliance works seamlessly with all Arkeia Network Backup components, including Agents, Disaster Recovery, Backup Replication, and Central Management Servers. By combining the Arkeia Network Backup software suite with a hardware backup appliance, Arkeia provides a fully scalable solution that is ideal for small environments with minimal IT staff and enterprise environments as well.
Backup Appliances for Remote Offices
Backup appliances are ideal for remote/branch offices that have limited on-site IT support. The growth of multi-site, distributed data within an enterprise calls for a remote office backup solution that not only protects data, but ensures overall business continuity. Enterprises with remote or branch offices (ROBO) require speedy recoveries, centralized management, and ease-of-use all at manageable costs. Read more.