Scale, Backup and Archive On-the-Go

The need to grow storage capacity on the fly has become more critical than ever across a number of industries. However, as storage capacity grows so does the need to implement a cohesive backup workflow.

This need to have access to scalable storage has extended to workflows with the latest mobile and desktop workstations equipped with Thunderbolt™ ports for access to external storage. Building on a history of Thunderbolt development and SAS/SATA protocol knowledge, ATTO ThunderLink® SH 3128 acts as an adapter for Thunderbolt 3 to 12Gb SAS/SATA.

With ThunderLink 3128, users can quickly scale up a drive storage pool as data needs grow and are not limited and confined by a pre-selected number of drives and preconfigured storage system. Proven interoperability with leading storage hardware and cross-compatibility to previous generations of storage speed allows the freedom to easily scale and utilize existing storage. Ultimately, this allows users to see a faster ROI on their storage investment.

In addition to being able to scale drives, ThunderLink 3128 has the additional ability to connect to the latest LTO tape drives. LTO facilitates backup by enabling small, portable independent systems to easily write daily content to tape. Tape also has a low cost per gigabyte, making it a cost-effective alternative to other backup methods.

Thunderbolt and LTO tape provide an affordable alternative for exchanging content files that can be loaded to disk for editing and then moved back to tape. Now, connecting a Thunderbolt to-SAS adapter outfitted with an LTO SAS tape drive provides a simple and affordable means to store, archive and transport large amounts of content.

When companies look at improving their bottom line, data loss can severely impact a business. Ultimately ThunderLink 3128 facilitates tiered backup by providing a complete solution for users looking to complete transfers, scale backup and archive data.

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