Quantum DXi 2.0 Backup and De-Dupe Software Available Now

Quantum Corp. announced the availability of the DXi 2.0 software platform for its SMB and midrange-focused DXi-Series disk backup and deduplication solutions.

Quantum’s DXi4500 and DXi6500 models are now shipping with DXi 2.0 software, delivering the highest deduplication speeds available for any open protocol inline appliance in their respective classes and doubling the performance over earlier generation DXi products with no change in price.

Upgrade Yields Price-Performance

• Offered at the same price as the DXi products with version 1.x software, DXi appliances running DXi 2.0 software are price-performance leaders in their segments, with as much as a 5X advantage over the nearest competitive offerings.
• A DXi4500 with DXi 2.0 software deduplicates faster than any other entry-level open protocol appliance – up to 1.4 TB/hour for NAS and 1.7 TB/hour for Symantec OpenStorage (OST).
• A DXi6500 with DXi 2.0 software deduplicates faster than any other midrange open protocol appliance – up to 4.3 TB/hour for NAS and 4.6 TB/hour for OST.
• Existing DXi4500 and DXi6500 customers can upgrade to DXi 2.0 software at no charge and on-site with no requirement for data migration.
• DXi 2.0 software offers full replication compatibility with earlier generation DXi appliances, protecting users’ prior investments.
• Quantum’s high-performance DXi6700 VTL and multi-protocol, enterprise-class DXi8500 appliances will begin shipping with DXi 2.0 software this summer.

Rob Clark, senior vice president, Disk and Tape Backup Products, Quantum, said: "Our early access customers have seen stellar results running DXi 2.0, demonstrating the unmatched midrange NAS deduplication performance and value we provide. We’re looking forward to extending the benefits of DXi 2.0 software to our DXi6700 and DXi8500 customers this summer."