The PoINT Jukebox Manager is sophisticated storage management software for Windows servers. Jukebox Manager integrates an Optical Library with NAS RAID and SAN devices to produce a reliable high capacity data storage system. Proven technologies and standardized file systems provide the most cost effective method for companies and agencies to maintain electronic records in a compliant manner, for long periods of time.
Straightforward Integration and Transparent Access
PoINT Jukebox Manager makes integration of Optical Storage devices into an existing IT infrastructure a simple and straightforward process. The service generates a drive letter on the jukebox server which represents the complete storage hierarchy. The entire jukebox file system, or individual volumes and subdirectories can be shared independently through the network by using the standard Windows Sharing and Permission mechanisms. Sophisticated hard disc caching provides high performance read-write access.
WORM Compliance, HD Performance
PoINT Jukebox Manager archives data quickly and securely by using the combination of hard disk storage and optical media (CD / DVD, MO/UDO, PDD, BD). An optional mirroring feature enhances security by creating two media with identical contents in one or more Jukebox systems. Almost any application (DMS, e-mail archives, HSM …) can archive data utilizing the high security standards of the PoINT Jukebox Manager.
Data Security
The PoINT Jukebox Manager provides automated (or manual) creation of copies of finalized media within the jukebox. These duplicate media can easily be exported and stored off-line (e.g. in a safe) for true disaster recovery. Additionally, using the integrated mirroring option, the PoINT Jukebox Manager can simultaneously write data on two different media which can be located in multiple jukeboxes. In the case of one jukebox failing, a seamless transition to the other assures a smooth continuation of the archiving process and access to all archived data.
Protection of Investment
PoINT Jukebox Manager uses a standardized file system (UDF), which can be read by almost all current operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX). In addition, the "file system plug-in" architecture permits the integration of media which were generated with software from other manufacturers in a proprietary file system (e.g. IFS/IXW). A storage system based on the PoINT Jukebox Manager is independent of software and hardware manufacturers and therefore further protects your investment.
Unlimited Optical Storage
The PoINT Jukebox Manager offers an effective way to combine multiple physical media into a single, logical volume. These are called ‘Volume Sets’ and each represents a storage subset in which every medium can also be read individually. Files and directories can be seamlessly spread over these media by using the UDF File System.