- Simplicity: RDX provides random access to data and the convenience of drag-and-drop functionality through persistent drive letter access
- Flexibility: internal and external RDX installation alternatives
- Plug-and-play connectivity: USB 3.0 interface for increased ease of use
- Inexpensive performance: USB sustained transfer rate of up to 96 MBps
- Portability and durability: RDX disk cartridges are shock-resistant, rugged, and removable for transporting safely off-site
- Secure: cartridges can be password protected and software encrypted for extra security
The IBM Removable Disk EXchange (RDX) USB 3.0 removable disk backup solution can cost effectively address your increasing capacity and backup requirements, while alleviating the deployment and management complexity of traditional tape drives. The IBM RDX USB 3.0 disk backup solution uses a rugged removable disk cartridge and docking station to provide an easy-to-use, highly secure, fast, and portable answer to your data protection concerns. IBM RDX features high-capacity shock-resistant cartridges, making your storage possibilities extremely flexible. The RDX USB 3.0 docking stations are offered in external standalone and internal units to seamlessly integrate into your environment. The USB interface ensures a simple installation while providing high performance, with sustained transfer rates of up to 96 MBps. The IBM RDX solution provides all the benefits of disk, with fast, random access to data and drag-and-drop functionality, in addition to the portability and durability benefits of tape. Designed for portability and longevity, the rugged RDX cartridges are engineered to be durable so you can safely transport off-site while providing the shelf life required for archival requirements.