Content Addressable Storage

In this litigious world of data that we live in today it is important that our customers have a place where they can engage in a consultative discussion concerning where their data lives and for how long. Content Addressable Storage (CAS) isn’t a new frontier, just one that has legal requirements today.

CAS requires both consultative services and hardware to make it work. One type of storage can meet all of your needs but that gets very expensive. The technology today provides several tiers of storage that can be used effectively to match the importance of content with the price of storage. High speed Storage Array Networks provide the highest level of availability at the highest cost.

What if you need to store lower need, seldom viewed documents in your datacenter? Serial ATA drive arrays have emerged as excellent second tier storage at very reasonable prices. Optical and tape archives are another cost effective ways to store near-line or off-line documentation.

How do you determine what goes where – and why? Data assessments are often required to help you get started in the process and hardware efficiencies are not always apparent. Abtech and our business partnerships can provide the key to placing your data in the correct tier.