StoneFly Updates its DR365V Appliance

StoneFly, Inc. has announced an update to its DR365V appliance, integrating a Secure Connect Fabric designed to simplify and secure backup connectivity for distributed sites.

This feature enables automated communication between remote locations and central backup infrastructure, eliminating traditional VPN, port forwarding, or firewall complexities and enhancing data security.

The new framework uses encrypted mesh networking to automatically establish secure, low-latency tunnels between remote sites (‘robo’ locations) and the central Veeam backup ecosystem on the StoneFly DR365V appliance. This approach allows organizations to backup and restore data without the need for manual VPN setup, port forwarding, or firewall changes-streamlining IT operations and reducing administrative overhead.

“This update empowers businesses to securely protect data across distributed environments with minimal complexity,” said John Harris, director technical sales, StoneFly.

Why is Secure Connect Fabric Important for Robo Site Backups
For enterprises with remote branches or distributed workforces, securely connecting multiple sites to a centralized backup system is challenging and time-consuming. Traditional methods require complex VPN configurations, which often introduce security vulnerabilities and administrative burdens. Port forwarding adds another layer of complexity, exposing internal networks to potential threats. Firewall adjustments can be equally problematic, increasing the risk of mis-configurations that compromise security. The DR365V’s new agentless routing feature removes these obstacles, automating connectivity and ensuring data travels over encrypted channels secured by zero-trust authentication.

With centralized policy management, organizations can control bandwidth usage, prioritize backup jobs, and securely synchronize repositories using AES-256 encryption. The enhanced DR365V remains fully compatible with Veeam’s Changed Block Tracking (CBT) and SureBackup verification workflows, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency.

“This update empowers businesses to securely protect data across distributed environments with minimal complexity,” said John Harris. “By eliminating manual VPN setups, port forwarding, and firewall complexities, and automating connectivity, the DR365V simplifies data protection while maintaining top-tier security standards.“

Key Benefits of Agentless Subnet Routing

• Simplified Connectivity: Automated, agentless routing connects remote sites to central backup infrastructure without manual VPNs.
• Enhanced Security: Encrypted mesh networking and zero-trust authentication protect data in transit.
• Operational Efficiency: Centralized policy management and seamless integration with Veeam APIs reduce administrative overhead.
• Scalable and Compliant: Efficiently scales to thousands of endpoints while ensuring SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance.

The DR365V’s new feature allows enterprises to scale their backup environments while maintaining stringent security standards, making it a solution for organizations with distributed sites or remote offices.

The Secure Connect Fabric is available as a built-in feature of all StoneFly DR365V appliances.