Imation RDX HDD Cartridges

Overview:

Quickly protecting your business or personal data, Imation RDX removable hard disk cartridges contain a 2.5-inch hard disk drive that offers all of the advantages of disk-to-disk storage, including high performance and a low-failure rate. The cartridges are available in 160GB, 320GB, 500GB and 640GB capacity and provide both forward and backward compatibility.

Imation RDX removable hard disk cartridges are compatible and interchangeable with all RDX and RD1000 removable hard disk docks on the market. The removable hard disk media provides complete data protection and helps ensure easy-to-use, reliable, fast and portable storage to small- and medium-sized businesses.

Features:

• 2.5-inch SATA HDD (Hard Disk Drive) in a durable shock protected cartridge design tested to withstand up to a one meter drop
• Shock protection for 1 meter drop onto hard surface
• Forward and backward compatible to all RDX systems
• Compatible and interchangeable with all RDX and RD1000 removable hard disk docks, including the Dell PowerVault RD1000
• Sealed HDD within anti-static cartridge
• Capacities include 160GB, 320GB, 500GB and 640GB, the highest capacity RDX cartridge currently available
• The specially designed 320GB cartidge is TAA compliant and can be purchased on federal contracts consistent with TAA purchasing regulations
• Compact design - 0.9"x3.4"x4.7"
• Reliable for a minimum of 5,000 load/unload cycles
• 3 year limited warranty

The Ideal Solution For High-Capacity Desktops and Servers

Imation’s RDX® Removable Hard Disk Storage System makes data backup easier, faster, more reliable and more secure. Its enterprise-class features provide the data protection of large IT data centers, so it can support companies as they grow, and all at an affordable price.

The Imation RDX Storage System is designed to reliably protect business’s valuable assets. It uses a rugged, reliable removable disk cartridge and docking station that backs up just like a tape drive. Yet its speed makes it a smart replacement to DDS/DAT, VXA and DLT performance tapes. In fact, the Imation RDX Storage System is able to back up to 150GB of data per hour and allows near instantaneously file access. Cartridge capacities range from 160GB to 640GB, making storage options extremely flexible. And you’ll never run out of storage space. Simply add more removable cartridges as your data needs expand.

Imation's Comprehensive RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System includes:

• Choice of an internal or external USB or internal SATA docking station
• USB or SATA cable
• External universal power supply cable (for USB docking station only)
• EMC Retrospect backup software
• RDX system utility software
• One RDX cartridge (160GB, 320GB, 500GB, or 640GB)

Features & Benefits:

Removability, portability and reliability - protects your data no matter how your business grows.

Secure - includes the full version of EMC® Retrospect® software (version: 7.5.370) featuring password protection and 256-bit AES encryption (U.S. government approved) to help prevent unauthorized users from accessing data

Expandable and flexible - docking station is compatible with existing 160GB to 640GB capacities, and is forward compatible with higher capacities

Easy to use backup solution - the device is mounted as a removable drive icon allowing simple drag-n-drop backup operation

Fast - Accessing data is almost instantaneous minimizing backup and restore time

Guaranteed TAA compliant - a specially designed 320GB cartridge provides confidence that the backup solution and media can be purchased on federal contracts consistent with TAA purchasing regulations

Specifications:

 

RDX Docking Station:
Docking Stations:
Cartridge:	Rugged, 2.5” mobile SATA hard disk drive
Read/Write Compatibility:	Forward and backward compatibility to all RDX systems, including Dell PowerVault RD1000
Transfer Rate (Average Sustained):	Up to 25MB/sec USB and 45MB/sec SATA
Capacity:	160GB, 320GB, 500GB & 640GB
Host Interface:	USB 2.0 high speed up to 36MB/sec
Reliability and Data Integrity:
Cartridge non-operating drop shock:	39.4" (1m) drop to tile over concrete floor
Cartridge usage:	5,000 load/unload cycles (minimum)
Dock usage:	10,000 load/unload cycles (minimum)
Power consumption:	6.6W typical, 12W peak
Physical Dimesions:	External USB	Internal USB	Internal 3.5” SATA	Internal 5.25” SATA
Dimensions:	2.04” H x 4.32” W x 7.00” L (51.8mm H x 109.8mm W x 177.5mm L)	1.63” H x 5.75” W x 6.77” L (41.4mm H x 146.0mm W x 171.9mm L)	1.63” H x 4.00” W x 6.28” L(41.4mm H x 101.6mm W x 159.4mm L)	1.63” H x 5.75” W x 6.77” L (41.4mm H x 146.0mm W x 171.9mm L)
Weight:	2.80lbs	2.20lbs	1.40lbs	3.30lbs
Warranty:	Three year
Cartridges:
Dimensions:	0.93” H x 3.40” W x 4.69” L (23.7mm H x 86.6mm W x 119.2mm L)
Weight:	0.53lbs
Operating Mode:	Horizontal or vertical (docking station dependent)
Warranty:	Three year

Documentation:

Imation RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System Datasheet (.PDF)

Imation RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System Brochure (.PDF)