HP RDX160 User Manual
HP StorageWorks RDX Removable Disk Backup
QuickSpecs
System
Overview
The HP StorageWorks RDX Removable Disk Backup System delivers an easy to use, affordable and rugged data protection
solution for workstations and entry level servers in your micro or small business. Backups are simple and pain-free with drag
and drop file access. Protect your entire system with the included "hands free" HP RDX continuous data protection software.
Cost of ownership is reduced with long lasting removable disk cartridges and a forward and backward compatible docking
station that does not require a costly and disruptive upgrade to accommodate future higher capacity cartridges. The RDX
Removable Disk Backup System offers fast disk based performance with the ability to store 160 GB or 320 GB of data on a
single removable disk cartridge at speeds of up to 108 GB/hr. Portable, durable and rugged removable disk cartridges
enable you to simply and securely store backups off site for complete data protection and peace of mind.
HP StorageWorks RDX Removable Disk Backup System
The HP StorageWorks RDX Removable Disk Backup System is an easy to use, affordable and rugged removable disk
backup solution for workstations and entry level servers. It is the ideal entry level backup solution for budget conscious micro
or small businesses with little or no IT resources that currently have no or only rudimentary backup processes in place
because they perceive data protection as complex, inconvenient and expensive.
Models
HP StorageWorks RDX160 Internal Removable Disk Backup System
NOTE:
0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order if factory
integration is indicated.
HP StorageWorks RDX160 External Removable Disk Backup System
HP StorageWorks RDX320 Internal Removable Disk Backup System
NOTE:
0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order if factory
integration is indicated.
HP StorageWorks RDX320 External Removable Disk Backup System
AJ765A
AJ766A
AJ767A
AJ768A
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HP StorageWorks RDX Removable Disk Backup
QuickSpecs
Features and Benefits
Key Features
Drag and drop file backup and restore
Includes "hands free" HP RDX continuous data protection software
Up to 108 GB/hour* transfer rate (uncompressed data) Fast disk based random access file retrieval
Choice of 160GB or 320 GB capacity removable disk cartridges (interchangeable in any HP RDX docking station)
Compatibility with leading ISV backup software applications
Disk cartridges designed for long usage life - over 5,000 load/unload insertions
Compatible with future higher capacity cartridges and mobile 2.5" Hard Disk Drive technology roadmap
Portable, durable and shock proof cartridges (can withstand drop of 1 meter)
Easy to install (USB 2.0 plug and play) and compact (Half-height 5.25-inch form-factor) internal or external docking
station for removable cartridges
Broad compatibility with a wide range of servers and operating systems
Supporting tools -- HP StorageWorks LT&T available as a download with the drive to make installation, performance
tuning and trouble-shooting even easier
Customer Benefits
The simple way to
protect your business
data
Minimizes total cost of
protecting your
business data
Simply and securely
store backups off-site
for complete data
protection
Drag and drop file access makes backup as easy and convenient as the click of a mouse
Protect your entire system with included "hands free" HP RDX continuous data protection
software
Less time spent on backups with fast disk based file transfer/retrieval performance
Flexibility to meet budget and capacity requirements with choice of cartridge capacities
Usage model fits traditional backup architecture (e.g. ISV software) if required
Long usage life span of cartridges minimizes media replacement costs
No need to replace docking station when future higher capacity cartridges are available
Portable/durable disk cartridges enable easy off site archiving and disaster recovery
Rugged cartridge protects data from drops, ESD and harsh environmental conditions for
secure archiving/transportation/archiving
Plug and play USB dock allows flexible media rotation and easy future scalability
* Where 1KB = 1,000 Bytes
System
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Product Highlights
Product Highlights
Combines the best of
tape and disk
The HP RDX Removable Disk Backup System is based on removable disk technology that
handles and operates like a traditional tape drive and media, yet has all of the advantages of diskto-disk backup. The HP RDX removable disk solution allows for backups to be accomplished with
the included "hands free" HP RDX continuous data protection software, standard ISV backup
applications or data can be dragged and dropped directly to the rugged removable storage media.
To the host computer, the HP RDX removable disk cartridge appears as a Windows drive letter
with the high performance benefits of a disk based backup system.
HP StorageWorks RDX Removable Disk Backup
System
Easy to implement and
use
Fast backup and
restore
Many micro or small business customers have limited time, knowledge, experience or desire to
dedicate to backup and therefore currently have no or only rudimentary backup processes in
place. The HP RDX Removable Disk Backup System offers these customers a complete backup
solution that is simple to implement and easy to use.
Installation is an easy and quick process of connecting the industry standard form factor HP RDX
USB docking station either internally to a server or externally as a tabletop. Backing up is a simple
matter of inserting a removable disk cartridge into the docking station. The cartridge will
automatically show up as a letter drive in Windows explorer with no extra formatting or extra steps
required. Simply select the files that need to be protected and drag them into the removable drive
folder. To restore files, just reverse the process.
For a hands free backup experience use the included HP RDX continuous data protection backup
software designed for ease of use and complete workstation and server backup protection. Key
features of the HP RDX continuous data protection software include continuous data protection,
data deduplication, bare metal restore, seamless cartridge rotation and archiving support, simple
file recovery, complete backup coverage (unlimited file versions, open files, application data user
settings and the complete operating system are all automatically backed up), and comprehensive
backup status updates. Scheduled backups can be performed through support for standard ISV
backup applications.
Staff productivity and thus customer service can be negatively impacted by the lengthening
backup window and restore/recovery times associated with optical backup solutions. The HP RDX
Removable Disk Backup System provides a backup solution that backs up and retrieves data
quickly and reliably thus optimizing application availability and staff productivity.
Data can be backed up to RDX cartridges at hard drive speeds (up to 108 GB/hour). HP RDX
cartridges are randomly accessed and read so critical single files and selected file stores can be
restored in seconds instead of hours.
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Product Highlights
HP StorageWorks RDX Removable Disk Backup
System
Affordable cost of
ownership
Removability and
portability
Many micro or small business customers have limited IT budget available for data protection with
business owners wanting to minimize IT capital and operational expenditure and protect IT
investments to optimize business profitability. The HP RDX Removable Disk Backup System
provides a complete backup solution that has low initial acquisition costs and low on-going media
and upgrade costs.
Total cost of ownership is minimized by the fact that HP RDX cartridges are specified for 5,000
insertion/removal cycles, so HP RDX cartridges will not wear out (and therefore need to be
replaced) over the typical life cycle of the solution. Upgrade and obsolescence costs are also
reduced and investment protection guaranteed by the fact that HP RDX docking stations are
compatible with all current and future higher capacity RDX cartridges. Customers will not need to
purchase a new docking station when next generation higher capacity RDX cartridges are
released. Similarly, today's RDX cartridges are compatible with all current and future HP RDX
docking stations. Customer's existing RDX cartridges will work with next generation HP RDX
docking stations when they are released.
To ensure complete data protection against all types of data loss - including on-site system/site
destruction or natural disaster - small businesses need the ability to remove their backup and
archive data off-site. The HP RDX Removable Disk Backup System provides a backup solution
that enables on-site backup data to be removed, stored and rotated off-site in an easy, safe and
secure way.
HP RDX cartridges are portable (palm size), durable (2.5" disk drive features include ramp loading
heads, fluid dynamic bearings, inactive state spin down) and rugged (designed and proven to
withstand a 3 feet (one metre drop) onto concrete). The robust HP RDX cartridge is also designed
to protect data from potentially damaging Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and as well as prolonged
exposure to heat, dust and other environmental contaminants.
Reliability and
archivability
Easy scalability and
expandability
The HP RDX Removable Disk Backup System provides a docking station specified for more than
10,000 load and unloads and an HP RDX cartridge specified for over 5,000 load and unloads and
long life expectancy.
Many growing micro and small businesses are experiencing storage capacity growth that is
outstripping the capacity/performance of current optical backup solutions. The HP RDX
Removable Disk Backup System provides a backup solution that scales easily as capacity needs
grow. Adding capacity is a simple matter of adding cartridges to an existing HP RDX USB docking
station. The HP RDX Docking Station will work with all current as well future higher capacity
cartridges as they are introduced. The product's roadmap leverages the industry standard mobile
2.5" hard disk drive roadmaps with new higher capacity cartridges expected to be introduced on
an annual basis.
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