Actidata Archiware P5 Appliance 144TB Hybrid Backup & Archive Server with LTO-8 Tape Drive, 6x 24TB HDDs, 2U Rackmount

The Actidata Archiware P5 Appliance is a hybrid backup and archive server that combines 144TB of high-capacity disk storage with an integrated LTO-8 tape drive for reliable long-term data protection. This 2U rackmount unit delivers a complete disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) solution, eliminating the need for separate backup servers and tape libraries. Powered by Archiware P5 software, it streamlines backup, archive, synchronization, and migration workflows in one turnkey appliance.

Advantages

This appliance provides a unified platform for data protection, reducing infrastructure complexity and cost. The built-in LTO-8 drive offers a native capacity of 12TB per tape and a transfer rate of 360 MB/s, enabling efficient offsite storage and compliance with data retention policies. Six 24TB enterprise-grade HDDs deliver 144TB of raw disk capacity for fast backups and restores. Redundant hot-swappable power supplies ensure high availability, while hardware RAID (0,1,5,6,10,50,60) protects against drive failures. Dual 10GbE SFP+ ports provide high-speed network connectivity for demanding environments.

Suitable for

• Small to medium businesses requiring on-site backup and archive
• IT departments needing a turnkey solution for data protection
• Organizations with long-term data retention requirements
• Environments where tape is used for offline or offsite storage

Key specifications

• Product Type: Hybrid Backup & Archive Appliance
• Form Factor: 2U Rackmount
• Raw Disk Capacity: 144 TB (6x 24TB Enterprise HDDs)
• Tape Drive: LTO-8 (Native 12TB, 360 MB/s)
• Software: Archiware P5 (Backup, Archive, Synchronize, Migrate)
• Processor: Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 (or equivalent)
• Memory: 16 GB DDR4 ECC (expandable)
• Network: 2x 1GbE, 2x 10GbE (SFP+)
• RAID: Hardware RAID (0,1,5,6,10,50,60)
• Power: Redundant, Hot-swappable

Recommendations

For organizations seeking a robust, all-in-one backup and archive solution with integrated tape for air-gapped protection, the Actidata Archiware P5 Appliance offers exceptional value and reliability. Its scalable capacity and high-speed interfaces make it ideal for growing data environments.