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DataGuard rf™ Tape Tracking System

 

Now more than ever, media security within a data center is critical. Imation understands that the best way to ensure sensitive information is protected at all times is through System Sevicesaccurate, reliable media tracking. Are you sure that the right cartridge is in the right place at the right time every time? Be sure with Imation's innovative DataGuard rf™ Tape Tracking System.

The DataGuard rf Tape Tracking System is the world's first system to monitor, track and trace the inventory location of in-transit data center tape cartridges using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. This complete turn-key solution tracks the movement of cartridges in and out of a data center, off-site facility or disaster recovery location. The user scans RFID-enabled cartridges, either individually or up to 20 cartridges within a transport case, as they arrive and exit a location. The system automatically logs each cartridge transaction into a database that is linked to the customer's tape management system. This solution is 100% accurate and efficiently accounts for the location of all data cartridges while providing extensive reporting and auditing capabilities.

Features & Benefits:
¤ RFID-Volser labels - Integrating RFID technology saves time by reducing human intervention and streamlining a labor intensive and error prone process, and a custom designed RFID antenna maximizes the read range
¤ HF technology - highly reliable, well established technology that is ideal for individual item identification
¤ Custom designed antenna pad - can read up to 20 cartridges in a storage case, saving valuable time
¤ Reader/writer hardware and software - provides comprehensive reporting and auditing making it easy to comply with government regulations
¤ Vertices® or VaultLedger™ tape management software - proven, reliable technologies that make the overwhelming task of managing media in the enterprise quick, accurate and simple
¤ Assisted GPS (AGPS) tracking device - Assists in locating cases whether they are in transit, lost or checked in or out of a data center
¤ Mobile scanner - Offers full functionality of scan station while providing flexibility and mobility within a data center
¤ Optional terabyte-class cartridge transport and storage case - provides the highest level of protection for cartridges, ensuring the safety of vital company information

DataGuard rf Tape Tracking System Components:

DataGuard rf Scan Station
Uses RFID technology to help data centers account for the location of every cartridge, whether on site, off site or in transit.

   
DataGuard rf Volser Labels with RFID
Passive RFID tags are integrated with a specially printed Volser label enabling scanners to quickly read each cartridge.
   
VaultLedger™ and Vertices® Tape Management Software
Two key tape tracking software options that are compatible with the DataGuard rf Tape Tracking System.
   
DataGuard rf Mobile Scanner
To provide users more flexibility within the data center, Imation offers an optional DataGuard rf Mobile Scanner.
   
DataGuard Transport and Storage Case
Provides the highest level of protection for your cartridges to help ensure the safety of vital company information.

For detailed information please visit www.imation.com.

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