Data protection and storage capacity go hand in hand when managing critical business information. But what happens when ensuring uninterrupted access to sensitive data in the rare event of cartridge failure becomes a priority? This is where Protected Logical Volume Mode steps in, offering an additional layer of data security and fault tolerance.
How Does Protected Logical Volume Mode Work?
Protected Logical Volume Mode creates a fault-tolerant logical volume by integrating a designated cartridge that safeguards your data. If a cartridge within the logical volume experiences a failure, the fault-tolerant cartridge seamlessly takes over operations. This ensures:
- No service interruptions: Your workflows remain unaffected even during a failure.
- Ease of maintenance: Replace the faulty cartridge without experiencing downtime.
Configuration Requirements
To leverage Protected Logical Volume Mode, the RDX system requires cartridges of the same type and capacity. This ensures consistent performance and reliability. The supported configurations for RDX QuikStation are:
- RDX QuikStation 4:
- One protected logical volume across 4 drives with 1 cartridge fault tolerance.
- RDX QuikStation 8:
- Two logical volumes across 4 drives each, with 1 cartridge fault tolerance per volume.
- One logical volume across 8 drives with 2 cartridges fault tolerance.
Why Choose Protected Logical Volume Mode?
- Enhanced data resilience: Safeguards critical data with fault-tolerant mechanisms.
- Scalable capacity: Offers flexible configurations to meet diverse storage requirements.
- Business continuity: Keeps your operations running smoothly even in unforeseen situations.
For a detailed walkthrough of this feature, we encourage you to explore the middle section of our “RDX Deep Dive” webinar. This in-depth resource is available exclusively in the partner portal under Marketing > Asset Library.
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