Quantum is targetting mall- to medium-sized businesses with its new Quantum RDX, a removable disk-based data protection system that leverages data reduction technology to decrease cartridge requirements by up to 20:1.

The non-proprietary Quantum RDX system offers removable disk cartridges for onsite and offsite storage to cost effectively meet data backup, disaster recovery and archiving requirements. This flexible and easy-to-use disk system can serve as a replacement for low-end tape devices, such as DDS/DAT.

The entry-level Quantum RDX system includes a dock (USB tabletop, SATA or USB internal versions), removable cartridges and Quantum GoProtect backup software for Windows. Quantum GoProtect data reduction technology eliminates redundant data, thereby decreasing the number of cartridges required for effective backups.

Open standards-based RDX cartridges are sold separately in 160 GB, 320 GB, 500 GB and 640 GB capacities. Each cartridge contains a rugged 2.5 inch mobile hard drive that is read and write compatible and interchangeable with any RDX dock.

Quantum’s GoProtect software offers integrated protection plans that can be quickly set up with just a few mouse clicks, while data restores can be easily done with drag and drop functionality through Windows Explorer.

The Quantum RDX system is available now from Quantum’s partners and distributors worldwide. Pricing for tabletop solutions (dock, removable cartridges, software) starts at just over $US300 with cartridges (160 GB) starting under $US150.