Hitachi “Backup in a Box” From 6TB to 12TB

Hitachi Data Systems unveils its centralised storage and data management system, Hitachi Backup in a Box. For the first time, Hitachi’s extensive storage experience and unparalleled innovation combine with the industry leading solutions of Commvault and Zycko to offer small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) enterprise class storage and data protection features in cost effective bundles.

“Ever increasing data growth is demanding multiple servers and highly complex backup operations that can be a strain on a company’s finances. Though a challenge for all organisations, they are particularly acute for SMBs, where budget and resource may be less readily available,” said Philippe Fossé, vice president, channels, EMEA at Hitachi Data Systems. “Hitachi Backup in a Box delivers big business solutions to the SMB sector at a fraction of the cost and with all the convenience of a single product.”

Hitachi Backup in a Box is offered in 6TB, 9TB and two 12TB options, ensuring that it can adapt and grow to an organisation’s needs. It enables backup of up to 10 or 20 servers (depending on the bundle) and includes primary applications such as Microsoft Exchange, SQL and SharePoint. Flexible options allow data to be written to disk and tape, minimising backup windows and providing offsite copies in the event of a disaster. The software bundle includes professional services for basic installation, configuration and knowledge transfer to ensure seamless start-up with minimum disruption.

“Zycko understands that our customers are seeking answers to business challenges, not simply products,” said David Galton-Fenzi, group sales director at Zycko. “Merging benchmark hardware, software and distribution expertise in Hitachi Backup in a Box is just the answer SMBs have been looking for.”

Hitachi Backup in a Box combines leading storage technologies, software and distribution solutions:

• Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100: A simple and reliable SMB solution offering enterprise-class storage features and data protection solutions. The SMS100 is ideal for growing businesses looking for storage systems that are easy to install, integrate and manage.
• Hitachi Data Protection Suite (HDPS), powered by CommVault: An easy and automated data management solution, at a fraction of the time, effort and cost of separate products. Customers can solve challenges like shrinking backup windows, rising tape costs, recovering critical data, and meeting regulatory compliance requirements.
• Zycko distribution: Zycko’s award winning IT distribution delivers best-in-class open-system convergent solutions to customers around the world. Zycko customers benefit from training, lab facilities, qualified engineers, marketing and business development support — delivering real competitive advantage.

“CommVault is always keen to support its OEM partners in bringing robust solutions to market, and Hitachi Backup in a Box integrates our advanced software into a simple SMB solution,” said Vince Blackall, managing director for channels EMEA at CommVault. “Hitachi Backup in a Box comes with the benefits of ease of use, low cost and high performance — built in.”