Introduction

For organizations that are looking for cost-effective long-term data storage in an integrated solution, IBM Deep Archive delivers the benefits of tape storage in an easy-to-use, easy-to-integrate solution. IBM Deep Archive is a long-term archival solution optimized for Deep-but-Accessible data bringing S3 functionality on-premise with tape software innovation.

Use this archival storage system directly with your existing Amazon S3 compatible software, reducing the cost of your cold data by up to 80% with no data egress fees. This solution delivers the benefits of a tape storage solution with an infrastructure supportable by S3 administrators with no technical tape experience.

Deploying IBM Deep Archive on Diamondback provides standardized Amazon S3 API to an S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval storage class, unified application storage, transparent tape infrastructure, security, and cost savings. Explore the advantages of on-premise deep archive data storage using IBM Deep Archive on Diamondback.

Highlights

  • Simplified management - Administrators can easily manage and integrate the storage system into their existing infrastructure without requiring specialized knowledge of tape storage.
  • Industry standard API – Industry standard Amazon S3 API to tape allows you to easily leverage your existing data movers or software compatible with the S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval storage class.
  • Cost benefits - Up to 80% lower TCO than comparable cloud storage and 100% savings on recall and egress fees.
  • Easy deployment – IBM installation in your datacenter or co-location facility in less than a day with no tuning required.
  • Full-service black-box solution - All hardware and software are included in a pre-configured state at install and supported by a single-point-of-service (Storage Expert Care) for the entire solution.
  • Sustainability - Object storage energy consumption reduced by up to 97% with an 85% lower carbon footprint than comparable hard disk solutions.
  • On-prem control and security - Keep your data your data by ensuring it is kept behind your firewall so you can consistently apply security, encryption, system monitoring, and air-gapped control access.
  • Tape library support – IBM Diamondback Tape Library provides up to 27 PB of data storage and up to 16.1 TB/hour performance in the footprint of a single 19" rack.