The innovative Imation DataGuard R4 is a purpose-built 1U rackmount backup appliance that utilizes hard drives, removable RDX disk cartridges (dock optional), replication and cloud storage to provide up to four layers of data protection in a single backup infrastructure. DataGuard R4 delivers a cost-effective, NAS-based disk drive appliance to SMBs with an unrivaled combination of data security, flexibility and simplicity.
The powerful, flexible DataGuard R4 backup appliance is:
- Purpose-built to provide multiple layers of data protection in a single package
- Compatible with multiple cloud storage APIs from Amazon S3, Dropbox and OpenStack-based cloud providers
- Media-agnostic, blending the best of hard drives, RDX drives (optional) and cloud storage to shorten backup windows and enable fast recovery
- Non-disruptive, easily integrating into current backup frameworks and leveraging existing backup investments
- Disaster-tolerant, capable of making multiple copies of content as local online copies, replicated copies, offline RDX copies (optional), and remote online (cloud) copies
Quicker Data Shuttling
Seed cloud more quickly: can be optionally integrated with RDX and RDX A8 removable media technology to enable fast shuttling of large data sets
Automated Protection
Set it and forget it: once configured, data backup to cloud storage is automatically performed without any human intervention required
Cloud Convenience
Easily create remote backups: supports Amazon S3, Dropbox and OpenStack-based cloud providers
Network Connectivity
Install anywhere: Multiple gigabit Ethernet ports enables seamless connection to virtually any SMB network
Unlimited Access
Access data anytime, anywhere: cloud storage integration ensures 24x7 global access to digital assets
Flexibility
Ensure speed, compliance: onsite copies enable fast full restores to meet recovery time objectives, offsite copies ensure disaster recovery for satisfying recovery point objectives
Offsite Security
Keep secure copies: Data can be replicated to a second DataGuard R4 appliance at another site, or stored offsite on RDX removable disks (optional)
Configuration
1U Rackmount
Standard capacity
Online capacity 4 3.5" SATA HDD bays
Nearline capacity RDX A8 Networked Storage Array (Optional)
RAID
RAID 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 10
Network
2 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
Interfaces
2 USB 3.0 ports, 3 USB 2.0 ports
Memory
2 GB RAM
Processor
Intel dual-core 2.13 GHz Atom
How can I contact Imation Support?
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What is the warranty for Imation products?
Imation offers 3-year warranty on the DataGuard R4 Data Protection Appliance.
For more information about the warranty for Imation Products please follow this link >Warranty
General Information:
The warranty for an Imation product accompanies that product. Please refer to the product labeling, packaging, and any package inserts to determine the specific warranty and terms applicable to your product. Please keep the original copy of your purchase receipt for any future warranty claim.
Warranties apply to the initial purchaser only. Please note that purchases from on-line auction sites do not qualify for warranty protection.
Coverage:
The warranty for any Imation product applies only to the original end-user purchaser.
The warranty period for each product is stated in the applicable warranty. Where used, the terms life of the product or lifetime mean the expected useful life of the product under normal use conditions.
The warranty covers only manufacturing defects present at the time of purchase.
Remedy
If a product is determined to be in violation of its warranty, Imation will, at its option, (a) repair the product or (b) replace the product. All returns to Imation must be authorized before shipment.
Exceptions
Imation warranties do NOT apply to product failure resulting from wear from ordinary use, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, mishandling, improper adjustment, installation or maintenance, or incorrect environments.