Quantum addressed this challenge by building a blade server directly into its Scalar i3 tape library platform. Historically, creating tape backups with Veeam Backup and Replication required a dedicated external physical server to host the Veeam tape server. Employing tape as part of a best practice data protection strategy helps enabling customers to recover uncorrupted data and minimise disruption to operations.Įasy integration of tape into Veeam environments As an ‘offline’ storage medium, data stored on tape is not physically connected to the network, making it an effective barrier against ransomware and malware. The new converged tape appliance is particularly well-suited for customers seeking protection against ransomware, which has grown to become a $1 billion business with attacks increasing exponentially over the last three years. Tape’s new role: offline ransomware protection
