REFLECTOR - Network Backup and Archive Manager

REFLECTOR is a unique solution in Windows data protection software, offering comprehensive, cost-effective, and compliant network based backup and archiving. For small businesses, archiving and backup should be open, fast, easy, and inexpensive. The REFLECTOR software combined with either the Rimage or Primera DVD publishing systems serves as a complete, powerful and cost-effective solution for archiving and backup, with all the benefits of networked storage including simplified management, automation, and data protection.

REFLECTOR is a future-proof archiving solution which stores your data in the non-proprietary and industry-standard Universal Disc Format (UDF). Since UDF is supported natively by every operating system including Windows, Linux, UNIX and MAC OS X, your data can be recovered well into the future without the need to have a copy of the REFLECTOR software -- something that many other archiving solutions cannot guarantee. REFLECTOR can also run autonomously to provide unattended archiving to DVD. Each disc can be automatically labeled after recording, greatly reducing the possibility of human error.

REFLECTOR's network based open architecture is well suited for any application that requires the archiving of digital content.  Application examples include; medical records and imaging, video & audio file preservation and distribution, security & intelligence evidence retention. Businesses can meet their compliance requirements for email, Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC 17a-4, HIPPA and others with REFLECTOR's open standards approach. Using REFLECTOR for data retention enables businesses to be more resilient to disaster because of the improved records retention and data recovery features it provides.

REFLECTOR uniquely provides businesses a cost-effective alternative to conventional magnetic tape. When you consider the pervasiveness of DVD & CD technology, it's easy to see why a solution like REFLECTOR makes sense; archiving to optical media with its lower cost, proven reliability and portability to any operating system - without requiring unique hardware or software greatly improves the ROI for an archival solution. Combined with the added benefit of True Write-Once (WORM) media means your data will meet compliance regulations for unalterable data storage as a standard feature of this solution. 

REFLECTOR for Primera

REFLECTOR for Primera is a unique solution in Windows data protection, providing comprehensive, cost-effective, and compliant backup and recovery. An intuitive, user interface simplifies installation and management of local server backup and networked users with easy to use wizards. REFLECTOR’S Disk-to-Disc architecture is designed for businesses backing up from magnetic disk to optical disc to achieve compliant long term data protection.

REFLECTOR’S unique capability of utilizing the Primera CD & DVD publication products delivers an unprecedented value. Businesses not only reap the benefits of a feature & function rich network backup & archival solution, they also receive an award winning CD & DVD Duplication and Publishing system All-In-One Solution!Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) now have a cost-effective choice over conventional tape based backup solutions. When you consider the pervasiveness of CD & DVD technology it’s easy to see why a solution like REFLECTOR makes sense; backing up and archiving to optical media with its lower cost, proven reliability and portability to any operating system without unique hardware or software. Combined with the added benefit of True WORM media means your data will meet compliance regulations for unalterable data storage as a standard feature of this solution. Businesses can also utilize the system to publish or duplicate CD’s or DVDs for business applications essentially getting two solutions for the price of one. When a tape drive or autoloader is not being used for backup it sits idle. REFLECTOR greatly improves the ROI for a backup solution by increasing the productivity of the investment to perform several functions. Small business must fully leverage every dollar it spends on technology to keep them not only competitive but secure. Reflector accomplishes both objectives.Additionally businesses currently utilizing a Primera system for duplication or publication can upgrade its capability with a simple addition of the REFLECTOR software to provide their backup and archive application leveraging their initial investment, while improving their businesses data protection and management.

Innovative FeaturesDisc Spanning – REFLECTOR will automatically record as many discs as required for your dataset, and optimally pack the data so that it requires the smallest number of discs.

File Splitting – Files larger than a piece of media will be split across multiple discs. Split files can be restored without using the Reflector software on any operating system.

Open File System – Discs created are fully readable on all major operating systems: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and UNIX all files can be read on virtually any platform with CD/DVD drives natively.

File Filters – Define rules to target which data files to include or exclude on a disc.

Scripting – Built in powerful script language allows virtually all features to be accessed with script files. Script recorder will automatically record your actions and play them back.

History – REFLECTOR maintains records of all files and folders that were recorded. History is fully searchable to locate files or folders.

Restore – Files and folders can be restored to their original location or a new location and rebuild the directory structure, split files will be restored automatically, files attributes will be set back into their original condition. REFLECTOR’S multi-disc Restore supports any number of drives for fast file restoration and will automatically check all drives for the correct disc.

Media Labeling – Powerful automatic labeling capabilities included; full color images and automatic text can be generated for each disc. Automatic content includes:

·         Number of Copies made
·         Size of disc contents
·         Number of Files
·         Number of Folders
·         First File Name on the disc
·         Last File Name on the disc
·         Media Type (CD or DVD)
·         Custom fields, images & logos can be defined
·         Volume Name
·         Date
·         Time
·         Description
·         User Name
·         Computer Name
·         Disc Number (1-to-set size)
·         Set Size (number of discs) 

Client Pac – is an optional software application requiring the REFLECTOR Server Edition to be installed on a Primera server network. The Client Pac is designed for users who need the power and functionality of the Server Edition at their desktops. Users can push data files to a Primera server which is especially useful with applications such as video editing, digital imaging or any application where large amounts of data must be moved-off primary storage to free-up capacity for the next job.

Optical – The Clear Choice

Why use Optical vs. Tape for Backup & Archiving? Optical technology provides a random access means of writing and reading data just like magnetic disks which makes file retrieval much faster than tape. Optical media is an OPEN solution having industry standards when you consider the pervasiveness of CD & DVD technology it’s easy to see why a solution like optical makes sense; backing up and archiving to optical media with its low cost, proven reliability and portability to any operating system without unique hardware or software coupled with the added benefit of True WORM media means your data will meet compliance regulations for unalterable data storage. Tape cannot make this claim!Every tape format is proprietary. Coupled with this is the fact tape drives and media are very expensive with reliability constantly in question it becomes clear why tape is not as pervasive as optical technology. With tape users must insure compatibility of all their systems to write and read a specific data format. This is sometimes impossible when exporting or distributing data outside a user’s environment. Unlike optical where there is a virtual guarantee that any user will have CD/DVD drives available to read the media.Optical technology is a True WORM (Write Once Read Many) recording medium; tape is not. With today’s requirements for multi-year data retention periods and growing regulatory compliancy requirements for Unalterable, Non-erasable storage capabilities, only optical technology meets these requirements as part of its standard attributes, tape does not.