SntryStr

Extremely fault-tolerant RAID architecture

SntryStr™ delivers an extremely fault-tolerant RAID architecture and an innovative embedded data management layer that brings the highest level of reliability for the most data-intensive, on-line applications. The QStar SntryStr™ Archive Appliance provides an unmatched quality of service not found in other storage solutions, seamlessly integrating with business essential applications, such as email archive, video editing or storage, or even highly regulated applications such as medical imaging RIS/PACS.

SntryStr™ is designed to be fully integrated in a tiered storage system and supports a host of archive storage devices including low-cost serial ATA RAID disk, CAS devices, and write-once based storage libraries. It offers an on-line data cache, where data is stored on hard disk for instant retrieval and later migrated onto archive media for compliance and protection. Based on user-definable policies, data can reside in the on-line cache or deep in the archive and be available to any user on the network at any time.

The QStar integrated appliance approach strengthens the management capabilities of a tiered storage solution. SntryStr™ archive appliance combined with QStar MultiStor provides the ideal platform for an integrated tiered storage solution from a single vendor. By migrating data from primary to secondary storage, automatically within the QStar architecture, it can reduce the administrative costs and network complexity. In addition, companies get the best in application performance and data availability from a single vendor.

• Easy to Configure NAS-Based Platform
• 1U or 3U Rack Mount Configuration
• Multi-Tiered Storage Support
• Installs Easily and Quickly With No Required Server Downtime
• Raid-1 or Raid-5 NAS Appliance
• Web Based GUI for Remote Administration
• Auto-Sensing of Supported Archive Devices
• Seamless Support for Disk, Tape and Optical Archive Devices
• Embedded Software Support with QStar HSM, Master, Data Director and/or SDJ/STJ
• Secure Long-Term Accessible Storage
• Low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• Policy Based Tiered Storage Management
• Real-Time Mirroring
• Transportable Media Sets
• True Worm Compliant and Re-writable
• Dynamically Expandable Volumes

Automatically captures 100% of all Email – sent and received

Email Capture and Archive Appliance
Without question, email is the most widely used Internet application in the world. As a result, most organizations are unable to function without it. Given this dependence, corporate best practices dictate the need to retain and safeguard email archives. SntryML™ is designed to meet these needs and easily maintain email archives.

SntryML™ automatically captures, indexes, and archives email messages from the email server and is capable of managing up to 250,000 messages per hour. Once captured, it enables users to search the archive for their messages when necessary without the emails having to reside on the email server. It minimizes the need for mailbox management, and is designed to meet compliance, e-discovery, and knowledge sharing business needs. SntryML is designed to let users access and integrate email archive data and extract information to make informed business decisions.

Two Tiered Storage Management
SntryML™ uses a two tiered storage management structure designed to manage content using automated, policy-controlled archiving to on-line storage devices for active management retention and then automatically migrating data to near-line storage devices providing seamless retrieval of information. The near-line storage is completely device independent and can be virtually any form of disk, optical or tape including WORM technology depending on retention needs.

• Based on the SntryStr Archive Appliance Platform
• Automatically captures 100% of all Email – sent and received
• Adds virtually unlimited storage to any mail server seamlessly
• Creates a vendor-independent message repository with self-service access
• Supports virtually any mail server even in a mixed environment
• Reduce mailbox limits while providing users with virtually unlimited email storage
• A complete easy-to-deploy and simple-to-manage appliance solution
• Capable of managing 250,000 messages per hour per SntryML
• Because a full copy of all messages is created automatically, mail-server message store backups are no longer needed
• No third-party software or application integration required
• Messages are archived in a vendor-independent format – RFC822 (Standard Internet transfer format)
• Attachments are archived with the corresponding email message
• Archives messages as flat-files so content can easily be captured in back-office systems (e.g., records management) while still allowing users to search and index messages as needed
• Functions as a backup email server

QPACS-6000 & QPACS-2000

In medical imaging, picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) are computers or networks dedicated to the storage, retrieval, distribution and presentation of images. The medical images are stored in an independent format. The most common format for image storage is DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine).

QStar is changing the way imaging centers function with a PACS appliance solution that seamlessly integrates all modalities within the radiology department. SntryPACS™ is a fully integrated PACS/DICOM server, router diagnostic viewer and storage appliance designed for receiving images directly from any DICOM modality.

With SntryPACS™, the actual capture process for any radiology instrument doesn't change. Digital images from all the modalities are captured and directly pushed into the integrated SntryPACS™ DICOM server; in addition, non-DICOM images can also be stored on the archive. SntryPACS™ has an independent work list module of its own, but can also plug into an existing hospital information system.

The SntryPACS™ product line enables imaging centers and clinics to efficiently meet the patient record retention requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) by using automated, rule-based, secure routing of DICOM industry-standard images, and advanced replication features.

• Dual Core Xeon® Processor
• Redundant, hot-swap disks, power supplies & fans
• Scalable RAID 5 storage which can be expanded from 2 TB to 96 TB Raw
• Compatible with most DICOM Viewers & leading 3D Volume Rendering Workstations
• Integrated support for both tape and optical archive hardware for additional cost effective archive expansion
• Web-Based Diagnostic Viewer
• Modality Work List
• Modality Performed Procedure Step (MPPS)
• Integrates with third party Modality Work Lists
• Embedded PACS engine
• Front-panel display for local setup & monitoring
• Installs using DHCP
• Web-based admin GUI
• Self-diagnostics & reporting via E-mail / Pager alerts
• IHE-compliant
• Helps to meet HIPAA

Virtual Tape Library

Backup VTL - Virtual Tape Library
QStar has combined tape device emulation software with the SntryStr hard disk appliance architecture to provide a superior archival backup solution. SntryVTL is faster, more flexible, more robust, and more cost-effective than a pure tape backup. Exponential data growth, shrinking backup window, fast data restores, and new government regulations make data protection a challenge for any storage manager. The SntryVTL Disaster Prevention Appliance solve these challenges by providing fast, reliable data backup and recovery.

SntryVTL is a backup appliance solution that offers all the convenience of tape methodology with the speed and reliability of hard disks. Access to files using SntryVTL is instant and more reliable than solely using a tape device.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Simplify the Backup Process
• Virtually eliminate tape backup job failures
• Regain your backup window
• Re-deploy staff resources used for monitoring tape backup
• Fast online data restore
• Reduce or eliminate tape media costs
• Avoid disadvantages for host-based backup
• Simple deployment: An integrated Plug-and-Play Virtual Tape Library appliance