Category: Archive

Reconditioned StorageTek LTO Tape Drives

Reconditioned StorageTek LTO Tape drives sold with warranty: Ready to ship. Specific the library that this drive will be installed in: LTO4 (IBM) Fibre Tape Drive:    LTO4 (HP) Fibre Tape Drive:  LTO3 (IBM) 4GB Fibre Tape Drive     LTO3 (HP) 4GB Fibre Tape Drive:   LTO3 (IBM) Fibre Tape Drive:    LTO3 (HP) […]

Digital Imaging

As archives grow, storage performance must keep pace so that valuable files are accessible at all times. The exponential growth of digital imaging is driving up demand for storage capacity: High definition (HD) cameras produce denser images Data retention polices require longer term storage of images and video Data replication multiplies images as business seek […]

Media & Entertainment Storage Solutions

Video production and distribution is evolving at a faster pace than ever before. Post-production activities require massive amounts of storage. Editors cut and coordinate raw content from multiple feeds. Staying on top is all about asset management and the ability to scale storage on the fly. To learn more about the storage offerings available to […]

Media migration

Migrate your business data into the right formats for secured retention and easy access in the future by using Sunstar Company, Inc. Keeping your company’s data in a secure, current format is a time-consuming and strenuous task, especially since data backup technologies and media formats are constantly evolving. Migrate your data from tape to disk. […]

Digital Imaging

Digital Images are electronic snapshots taken of a scene or scanned from documents, such as photographs, manuscripts, printed texts, and artwork. The digital image is sampled and mapped as a grid of dots or picture elements (pixels). Each pixel is assigned a tonal value (black, white, shades of gray or color), which is represented in […]

IBM TS1060 Tape Drive

The IBM® System Storage® TS1060 is an IBM LTO™ Ultrium™ 6 Tape Drive that combines IBM tape reliability and performance at open systems prices. The new Ultrium 6 Tape Drive: Increases maximum data transfer rate, providing to up to 160 MB/sec native as compared to LTO Ultrium 5 at 140 MB/sec native Supports LTO Generation […]

What is Crossroads StrongBox?

StrongBox is the ultimate storage solution for unstructured data. StrongBox® is a NAS appliance that provides online, near-line & archive storage for unstructured data while simplifying data management and protection. Combining flexible, policy-driven disk storage with Linear Tape File System (LTFS) technology, StrongBox empowers users to control storage expenses without sacrificing performance or adding complexity. […]

IBM 3588-F5A Library LTO5 Tape Drive – aka TS1050

The IBM® System Storage™ TS1050 is an IBM LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Drive that combines IBM tape reliability and performance at open systems prices. The new Ultrium 5 Tape Drive: Available from Sunstar Company, Inc. (New and reconditioned) Increases maximum data transfer rate, providing to up to 140 MB/sec native as compared to LTO Ultrium 4 Provides […]

Nexsan Assureon 8.0

Imation (NYSE:IMN), a global data storage and information security company, today announced that it has introduced a way for IT administrators to better ensure data security in their archive storage. The new Nexsan Assureon™ 8.0 secure archive storage system, which is now generally available to the market, contains features and functionality that significantly boost system simplicity and take users’ […]

We repair STK tape drives

Sunstar Company repairs all tape drives. Standalone of library drives are repaired, tested and shipped with warranty: A $150.00 fee applies to product shipped to our facility for evaluation. The approval of any repair waives the $150.00 evaluation fee. Standard turn around time is usually 3 to 5 business days on most repairs. Expedited service available […]

Nexsan NST at VMworld Europe

Nexsan™ NST™ hybrid storage appliances combine high performance, high capacity and innovative caching technology to meet mid-sized enterprise application and storage needs OAKDALE, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 10, 2014– Imation (NYSE:IMN), a global data storage and information security company, today announced that it will feature its innovative Nexsan™ storage appliances – including the new NST4000 – at next week’s […]

Imation unveils fortified data security for archive storage

OAKDALE, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 9, 2014– Imation (NYSE:IMN), a global data storage and information security company, today announced that it has introduced a way for IT administrators to better ensure data security in their archive storage. The new Nexsan Assureon™ 8.0 secure archive storage system, which is now generally available to the market, contains features and functionality that significantly boost system […]

Overland Data – older model tape libraries

Sunstar Company have the following Overland Data libraries in inventory. All reconditioned with many drive options.  Let us know if we can be of assistance? To learn more please contact sales at Sunstarco.com or call (800) 663-5523 Library Pro LP2119  LibraryPro LP2219  AIT2 LibraryPro LP2 AIT3 LibraryPro LP3 LoaderXpress LXL810  AIT LoaderXpress – LP1L119 AIT LoaderXpress – LP1L119 LibraryXpress […]

Drowning in Backup?

Active Archive Is the Lifeboat We all need to protect our data. Businesses typically have to back it up, and there are hundreds of backup solutions out there. Why then, do so many storage administrators say that managing backup data is their biggest challenge? As data continues to grow, content is lodged in backup cycles, […]

Compliance-capable, easily managed, cost-efficient archive solutions do exist.

The Nexsan Assureon line of products is specifically designed for long-term retention and adherence to compliance requirements. Archive File Shares Offload File shares and reduce storage overhead. Take advantage of de-duplication and advanced federated search across File and Exchange servers. Full support for hybrid and dedicated cloud infrastructures to improve cost-efficiency and accessibility. Offload File Servers […]

Archive your unstructured data

StrongBox from Crossroads: StrongBox is a network attached storage (NAS) appliance that is purpose-built to lower the costs of long-term storage and protection for unstructured, fixed content.. Data is exploding across the digital universe faster than ever before. While new information may need to be preserved for 2 or 20 years, data always needs to be […]

Understanding LTFS

LTFS (Linear Tape File System) is a file system specification that allows Linear Tape-Open (LTO) storage technology to be indexed. LTFS partitions LTO-5 or LTO-6 tapes into two segments called partitions. Partition 0 holds directory structures and pointers that let the tape drive quickly seek specific data from the tape; the data itself is stored in Partition 1. Applying a […]

Nexsan E48VT in 4U

The Nexsan E48VT is an ultra-reliable, high-density, high performance, efficient storage array that enables lower storage costs, maximum storage uptime, and data storage ROI boosts for your organization. E-Series V systems consume less than one-third of the power in one-third of the rack space of typical arrays, with up to 288TB of capacity in just […]

Oracle STK T10000C tape drive

Oracle’s StorageTek T10000C enterprise tape drive blends the highest capacity, performance, reliability, and data security to support demanding, 24/7 data center operations. The eco-efficient StorageTek T10000C tape drive also ensures the lowest total cost of ownership, and proven reliability with ongoing compatibility with StorageTek enterprise libraries as well as third-party hardware and software. Support the Most […]

Nexsan Assureon archive

The Nexsan Assureon™ is an archive system that is ideal for primary storage optimization and the secure long-term retention of files. Assureon offloads data from primary storage to free up space for active data and greatly reduces the size, cost and complexity of backups. Stringent data integrity features like file-fingerprinting ensure the file you save […]

Tape drive repairs

We have heard it before, tape is dead and that the next generation of disk drives will eliminate the need for tape. The explosion of data re-assures all of us that we must rely on tape. The good news, tape technology has improved significantly, the tape drive of yester year is not at all like […]

Backup, replication and recovery

Sunstar Company  has a long history in Backup & Recovery.  Our Backup, Replication & Archive solutions give customers control over their evolving business by delivering total protection, recovery and availability for data centers, remote offices, applications and data.  We continue to help organisations protect their most valuable asset. From basic backup and recovery solutions to […]

Nexsan NST4000

Imation (NYSE:IMN), a global data storage and information security company, today at VMworld® 2014 introduced the NST4000 – a new ultra-efficient hybrid storage appliance purpose-built for media and entertainment and data protection workloads that will deliver Fibre Channel connectivity and new levels of capacity and performance to the mid-range enterprise. The NST4000, the latest addition to Imation’s […]

STK Media facts

StorageTek T10000 tape cartridge: 500 GB (StorageTekT10000) / 1 TB (StorageTek T10000B) StorageTek T10000 tape cartridge, sport: 120 GB (StorageTekT10000) / 240 GB (StorageTek T10000B) StorageTek T10000 T2 tape cartridge: 5 TB (StorageTekT10000C) / 8.5 TB (StorageTek T10000D) StorageTek T10000 T2 tape cartridge, sport: 1 TB (StorageTekT10000C) / 1.6 TB (StorageTek T10000D) What makes StorageTek T10000 and StorageTek T10000 […]

STK Tape Drives

StorageTek Enterprise available to ship from Sunstar Company, Inc. Also: Sunstar Company repairs most tape drives, however our speciality is LTO, StorageTek and IBM Enterprise Tape drives. StorageTek Tape Drives StorageTek speed- and capacity-optimized tape storage drives enable robust data protection, energy efficiency, and fast data transfer. StorageTek T10000D Tape Drive StorageTek T10000C Tape Drive StorageTek […]

Digital Imaging

High definition (HD) cameras produce denser images Data retention polices require longer term storage of images and video Data replication multiplies images as business seek to protect valuable archives. Bottom line, as archives grow, storage performance must keep pace so that valuable files are accessible at all times. Technologies available to store these images can […]

Sunstar Company, archive offerings

Featured Archive Solutions here at Sunstar Company, Inc. Nexsan : The Nexsan Assureon™ is an archive system that is ideal for primary storage optimization, regulatory and corporate compliance, and the secure, long-term retention of files. Assureon offloads data from primary storage to free up space for active data and greatly reduces the size, cost and complexity of backups. StrongBox from Crossroads: A network-attached storage (NAS) […]

StorageTek Tape Drives

Oracle’s proven StorageTek tape and library solutions help you manage complexity, control costs, and deliver on service-level agreements. With the world’s highest capacity and highest performance drives, including the world’s first exabyte storage system, enterprise tape libraries that provide 24×7 availability, and the most scalable, integrated tiered storage environment, StorageTek tape storage systems enable you […]

Archive offerings

Older data that is still important and necessary for future reference, as well as data that must be retained for regulatory compliance are kept, indexed in order to be easily located. The process of moving data that is no longer actively used to a separate data storage device for long-term retention. Nexsan : The Nexsan Assureon™ is an archive […]

Spectra Logic Tape Library

Spectra Logic develops deep storage solutions that solve the problem of long term storage for business and technology professionals dealing with exponential data growth. Dedicated solely to storage innovation for more than 35 years, Spectra Logic’s uncompromising product and customer focus is proven by the largest information users in multiple vertical markets globally. Spectra enables […]

Unitrends RC833

Good news, Sunstar client …… has ordered yet another Unitrends RC833.  What I can assure you is that the Unitrends Recovery Appliance does what the document states, the client is happy as are we. Backup to the Unitrends RC Appliance. To learn more about Unitrends: Contact sales at Sunstarco.com or call 310.330.2900  

Oracle STK tape drives in stock, sold with warranty

StorageTek tape drives available for your existing STK tape library StorageTek T10000D StorageTek T10000B StorageTek T10000C StorageTek T10000 StorageTek T9940B StorageTek T9940 StorageTek T9840A StorageTek T9840B StorageTek T9840C StorageTek LTO Contact sales at Sunstarco.com or call 310.330.2900 to get additional information about Oracle STK drives and libraries

LTFS

LTFS has impacted tape’s modern role in data storage. But, what is LTFS? And more importantly, why does it matter? LTFS Facts Linear Tape File System (LTFS) refers to both the format of data recorded on magnetic tape media and the implementation of specific software that uses this data format to provide a file system interface to data stored on magnetic tape. […]

StrongBox Archive

StrongBox is a network attached storage (NAS) appliance that is purpose-built to lower the costs of long-term storage and protection for unstructured, fixed content. By pairing a flexible, policy-driven disk cache with Linear Tape File System (LTFS) technology, StrongBox empowers you to control storage costs without sacrificing data availability. The StrongBox® DataManager is a complementary software […]

Nexsan Assureon

The Nexsan Assureon™ is an archive system that is ideal for primary storage optimization, regulatory and corporate compliance, and the secure, long-term retention of files. Assureon offloads data from primary storage to free up space for active data and greatly reduces the size, cost and complexity of backups. Security features comply with corporate and governmental regulatory requirements including HIPAA, SOX and SEC-17. Stringent data integrity features […]

Spectra Logic T’Finity Tape Libraries

Spectra® T-Finity’s modern design provides a tape archive and backup solution to fully meet the needs of the Enterprise IT, federal government, high performance computing, and media and entertainment markets, offering industry-leading scalability with the speed necessary to meet the requirements of the most data-intensive environments in the world. T-Finity’s advantages reach far beyond the […]

Archive storage options

Archiving is the process of moving data that is no longer actively used to a separate data storage device for long-term retention. Older data that is still important and necessary for future reference, as well as data that must be retained for regulatory compliance are kept, indexed in order to be easily located. Nexsan : The Nexsan Assureon™ […]

Cloud data backup

Investing in a cloud data backup service is one of the best decisions any business owner can make. A natural disaster could hit your town and destroy your systems, an employee could spill a drink on her computer and destroy it or someone could steal your equipment, but backing up data in the cloud makes […]

Data Archive with LTFS

Crossroads Systems has developed a storage appliance leveraging the LTFS standard, which has been getting a lot of attention lately. StrongBox is an enterprise NAS gateway that writes to LTO-5/LTO-6 tape media and operates at the file level, giving users access to a network share with a disk experience while drastically reducing the storage, power, and […]

Spectra Logic

Sunstar Company, Inc. effective 2013, will be promoting Spectra Logic’s large-scale, long-term storage and archive solutions. Spectra Logic’s large-scale, long-term storage and archive solutions utilizing automated tape libraries and disk systems will protect your data efficiently and securely. Their products include innovative features, such as our tape libraries with LTO-6 tape drives, integrated data encryption, […]

Video Surveillance – Archive your data

Archive your data – offload data from your primary storage! As data creation, storage and access requirements continue to grow and evolve, organizations are struggling to meet internal business requirements and externally imposed regulations. No single vendor has the complete product set or resources to solve today’s data access demands. Video surveillance has grown far past the […]

Unitrends Software Solution

Virtualization creates enormous opportunity by enabling an agile IT infrastructure while reducing capital costs. Unfortunately, most data protection vendors have offered only advanced features available as point products, or data protection solutions with only mediocre functionality but expensive licensing fees. What’s needed is heterogeneous, enterprise-class, scalable data protection with next-generation functionality that is just as […]

Duracell Cloud Storage starting at $199 per month

Ideal for business, the Duracell Cloud is perfect for small to mid-sized businesses. That needs to back up, share files and folders across their network using a variety of PCs and mobile devices.       Back up of critical data that is secure, seamless, durable and flexible. Extremely low cost for unlimited Cloud storage. The Duracell Cloud […]

Crossroads Introduces Seamless Archiving for NetApp, Windows and Linux File Systems

Unmatched price point as well as impressive data management and automation capabilities can change how organizations approach long-term storage Crossroads Systems, Inc. global provider of data protection solutions, today announced the availability of StrongBox® DataManager, the newest component of the award-winning StrongBox shared storage solution for data protection and preservation. StrongBox DataManager is specifically designed to […]

Dot Hill AssuredSAN Ultra48

The Dot Hill Ultra48 packs 48 SSD’s or HDD’s into a small 2U space. While other vendors offer ‘cheap and deep’ solutions, this array is designed for performance intensive applications that rely on high-performance small form factor drives. Capacity, Power Savings and Space Savings The industry-first Dot Hill ultra-density chassis houses nearly 58 terabytes of data on […]

Nexsan Assureon

A recent survey in Storage Magazine asked the question, “What’s the main reason you archive data?” The responses showed that 29 percent of respondents archive data to manage disk capacity, 23 percent to meet government regulations and 11 percent in case of potential litigation. These responses mark a shift from just a few years ago, when the […]

The integrity of your data.

NexSAN Assureon – Retain and Track your high value data! The Nexsan Assureon is an archive storage offering that guarantees the integrity of this data at all times.  How do you know if all your files are in the “backup” or archive? How do you know if there is a copy of all your flies at […]

Data Conversion – Media Migration

Do you have data on old media and you do not have the appropriate tape drive? 3480 Media? 3490e Media? 3490 Media? 3590 Media? 4mm or 9mm Media? Sunstar Company has the tape drives and for a fair price we can migrate your data to the media of your choice. (tape of hard drive) Please […]

StorageTek SL8500 – Spare parts

Oracle’s StorageTek SL8500 modular library system, the world’s first exabyte storage system, enables heterogeneous data consolidation and multi-generation media support in an ultra-dense footprint Looking to add or replace a drive or any additional hardware for you STK SL8500? Sunstar Company, Inc has the following tape drives in stock: T10000A, T10000B, T10000C  T9940B, T9940C and […]

Overland NEO Series

Overland Storage has taken the complexity out of data management and protection with their trusted NEO Series of tape drives.

Nexsan E-Series V

Nexsan is please to announce the new Nexsan E Series V, 400% more memory and 50% increased CPU speed is now available for purchase

Nexsan Storage Offerings

Imation’s Nexsan SAN storage arrays deliver the smallest footprint with up to 60 disks in 4U of rack space while consuming 85% less power when idle. Enterprise-class reliability and leading cost-per-terabyte optimize the SAN storage infrastructure for backup and recovery, bulk storage and much more for traditional, virtual and cloud environments.  The Nexsan NST-Series delivers a hybrid of solid-state and spinning […]