Simplicity - DISC storage devices are inherently simple in design when compared to RAID appliances. Using less moving parts significantly lowers the possibility of mechanical failure and system downtime.

Dynamic Automatic Alignment (DAA) -An industry-leading feature found only on DISC NearLine storage systems.

 

After reaching a predetermined usage level, the storage system will automatically perform a self-correcting, diagnostic program to ensure that the robotic picker has maintained proper alignment. The result is less media-delivery failures, less system downtime and continued productivity.

Scalability - DISC storage devices are designed to meet current, and future, requirements. Ranging in capacity from 40 GBs to 16 TBs, all DISC products feature fully-scalable architecture, guaranteeing adequate storage for years to come.

Protection from Data Loss & Disaster Tolerance - When a RAID array fails, there is a possibility that data may be corrupt or lost entirely; not an issue with DISC NearLine storage solutions. Built around the most reliable storage technology ever invented, data stored on optical media is virtually indestructible

Cost-effective Storage

DISC NearLine storage systems use the most stable and reliable storage technology on the market to guarantee data integrity and longevity. The graph below shows a typical business storage requirement over a 48-month period when supplemented with NearLine storage.

Using the DISC Storage Management Model only 30% of your anticipated storage requirements must be satisfied with your existing online storage array. The remaining 70% can be satisfied with NearLine storage which only costs a fraction of RAID.

Say for instance, your company network began its inception with 1 TB of RAID, which costs around $250,000 (Anywhere from $150,000 to $450,000 per TB is a realistic range, but for the sake of argument we'll be conservative in our estimates).

Following the storage growth projections laid out from our graph, you would most likely need 4 TBs of storage to comfortably grow your network over a period of time. If you were storing all your data online, you would find yourself explaining to your manager why you desperately need another $750,000 for the IT budget (3 TBs @ $250,000 per TB = $750,000).

Now, if you decided to follow the DISC Storage Management Model, you'd use our NearLine storage solutions, to complement your existing RAID (3 TBs of NearLine storage @ $150,000 per TB = $450,000).

With DISC NearLine solutions installed on your network your business can grow without prohibitive costs draining your bottom line.

History of Success

Businesses should choose DISC to address their storage needs because of our long-standing record of delivering smart, cost-effective solutions to market. In addition, DISC provides unparalleled assistance via our Customer Support Department and 3rd party service organizations.

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