Actidata Archiware P5 Appliance 72TB - 4U Rackmount Data Archiving & Backup Appliance with 6x 12TB Enterprise HDDs and Integrated LTO-8 Tape Drive

Data growth outpaces backup windows, and long-term retention on primary storage is costly. The Actidata Archiware P5 Appliance 72TB solves this by combining 72TB of fast enterprise hard drive storage with an integrated LTO-8 tape drive in a single 4U rackmount unit. Pre-installed with Archiware P5 software, it delivers archive, backup, synchronize, and restore capabilities through a unified web interface. This appliance provides a complete tiered storage strategy: active data on high-performance HDDs and cost-effective, offline archiving on LTO-8 tape, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Who is it for

Small to medium-sized businesses that need centralized backup and archiving without complex integration. IT departments facing data retention regulations will appreciate the built-in tape drive for long-term, offline storage. Organizations with growing data volumes benefit from scalable capacity and the ability to add more drives or tape media as needed. Environments where data longevity and protection against ransomware or accidental deletion are critical will find the offline tape archive indispensable.

Main features

• 72TB raw storage capacity across six 12TB enterprise-grade hot-swap HDDs, managed by hardware RAID for redundancy and performance.
• Integrated LTO-8 tape drive with 12TB native and up to 30TB compressed capacity per cartridge, ideal for long-term archiving.
• Pre-installed Archiware P5 software provides archive, backup, synchronize, and restore functions with a web-based management interface.
• Dual 10GbE SFP+ and dual 1GbE RJ45 network ports for high-speed data transfer and flexible connectivity.
• Redundant 750W hot-swap power supplies and IPMI 2.0 remote management ensure high availability and easy administration.
• Intel Xeon E3-series processor and 32GB DDR4 ECC memory deliver reliable performance for data protection tasks.

Specifications

• Form Factor: 4U Rackmount
• Processor: Intel Xeon E3-series (or equivalent)
• RAM: 32 GB DDR4 ECC (expandable)
• Network Interfaces: 2x 1GbE RJ45, 2x 10GbE SFP+
• RAID Controller: Hardware RAID (supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60)
• Power Supply: 2x 750W Redundant Hot-Swap
• Operating System: Customized Linux-based OS
• Management: Web-based GUI, IPMI 2.0
• Drive Bays: 8x 3.5" Hot-Swap (6 populated), 2x 2.5" Internal for OS
• LTO-8 Native Data Transfer Rate: Up to 360 MB/s
• Warranty: 3-Year Limited Hardware Warranty

Tips

For optimal archiving, schedule regular backup jobs to the LTO-8 tape drive and store tapes offsite or in a fireproof safe. Use the 10GbE ports for backup traffic to reduce network congestion. Monitor drive health via the web interface and replace failed drives promptly thanks to hot-swap support. Consider expanding RAM if running multiple concurrent jobs. Keep the appliance firmware and Archiware P5 software updated to benefit from the latest features and security patches.