Imation RDX A8 - RDX A8 Product Overview; RDX A8 General Introduction; RDX A8 Key Features; RDX Cartridge Features

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RDX A8 User and Service Guide — Version 1.0
1. Product overview
a. Introduction to the RDX A8
i. Overview and applications
The RDX A8 is a multi-cartridge data storage device designed to support up to 8 RDX cartridges.
It may be utilized as a table top unit or rack mounted in a 2U high space with the included rack mounting
ears. The RDX A8 connects to the user’s computer network via one 1 GB/sec network port using iSCSI
protocol. The RDX A8 unit is capable of operating in one of two user selected software protocol modes
designed to address a variety of operating environments.
The RDX A8 unit features an Operator Control Panel (OCP) to display status and error information as well
as a web based remote management interface (RDX A8 Manager). The RDX A8 Manager is also used by
the system user to configure the unit for operation in their specific environment (initial set up) as well as
provide the ability to remotely monitor and control unit operations/status.
The RDX A8 is compatible with most operating systems and environments that support iSCSI network
protocol. However, the RDX A8 requires either direct support from the operating system or a compatible
backup application to take full advantage of its many features.
ii. RDX A8 product features
• Compatible with all capacities of RDX data cartridges
• Provides up to 8 TB of native data storage capacity using standard RDX data cartridges
• Unit can be used as a table top or rack mounted with included rack mounting ears
• Supports up to 216 GB per hour data transfer rate
• The RDX A8 displays cartridge status via the front panel display (OCP) with simple icons
and provides more detailed information via RDX A8 Manager - the web based remote
management interface.
iii. RDX cartridge features
• Forward and backwards compatible with all RDX docks
• High speed transfer rate for fast backups
– Superior vibration control insures optimum data transfer speed
• High level of data reliability
– Error rate determined by HDD model in cartridge
– Ruggedized cartridge to protect from data loss due to normal user handling of cartridge
– Cartridge materials engineered to protect from data loss due to ESD
• Cartridge includes a fault indicator at the front of the cartridge to inform users when the
cartridge is faulty.
• Cartridge includes a write protect switch to protect the cartridge from accidental overwrite
of user data.
• Cartridge includes venting to enable cooling of the HDD.
• Cartridge includes gripping features for automation.
• Cartridge provides a rear opening for use with a latch to control media removal.
• Cartridge profile is unsymmetrical (keyed) to prevent incorrect insertion.