Tape Indexing Specifications
Index Engines Performance Metrics

The Index Engines Tape Module is the only solution that allows the direct indexing and extraction of tape data without the need to restore it using the original backup software. This appliance, running Index Engines patented software, allows efficient discovery of tape data versus the traditional method of tape restoration. The technology allows easy access to emails and unstructured files locked away on backup tapes. Index Engines automates the catalog, index, search and extraction process of retrieving data on backup tapes. The following specifications are a subset of Index Engines Tape  Module performance metrics. Contact Us for full specifications.

 

• Device Support:

All tape drive types with LVD SCSI, FC or SAS interface. All direct connect libraries with LVD SCSI, FC or SAS connection. All major vendors supported.
 

• Backup Applications:

Symantec NetBackup, Symantec Backup Exec, Legato Networker, IBM Tivoli (TSM), Computer Associate ArcServe, CommVault, UltraBac, NTBackup (BKF)
 

• Support File Formats:

Supports full content and metadata indexing of hundreds of common unstructured file types. Supports Microsoft Exchange, internet based
email and Lotus Notes.
 

• Scalability:

Scales up to 1 Billion files and/or email per appliance.
 

• Query:

GUI based access supports keyword, metadata, Boolean, proximity and many other search types. Results are returned in seconds. Result set are deduped and deNISTed.
 

• Extraction:

Extraction of native data with all original data, content and formatting is performed directly from the NAS server. Individual files, emails or full containers such as EDB’s can be extracted. All metadata and content are maintained, data is forensically sound.