Designed to Operate Efficiently Over the Internet

3X Backup was designed from the ground up to operate over the internet, giving you the same benefits as an online vault provider in a box that's yours to buy and own.

Traveling Laptops. Laptops represent the most vulnerable data in today's companies. Not only are these computers at the highest risk of loss or theft, but they are often off-site during backup windows. With 3X Backup, laptops can be backed up across the internet, ensuring timely and thorough backup of critical business data.

Store the RBA in a Convenient Location. Thanks to the Locator Service and high efficiency data transmission, the RBA can be moved to any location with broadband, be it a remote office, the IT provider's office, or even the owner's home. Once the RBA is reconnected to the internet, clients will automatically resume backup services; no settings need changed.

Architecture

The 3X Backup system has three major components: the appliance, client, and locator service.

The Remote Backup Appliance (RBA). The 3X RBA is the cornerstone of the backup solution. This Linux-based system operates as the central store for backup data, runs the server side of our proprietary backup logic, and hosts the Remote Management Interface.

The Client. A client is installed on each system that needs backed up and includes three major components: the service (agent), tray icon, and a simplified client interface. The tray icon and client interface can be disabled for silent operation.

The Locator Service. Hosted by 3X Systems, the complementary Locator Service eliminates many client configuration issues. When an appliance is attached to the internet, it registers its digital location with the locator service. If a client cannot find the appliance at its last known location, it queries the locator service and obtains the correct IP address and port of the appliance, whether the endpoint is on the local network with the appliance or somewhere on the Internet.

Thanks to the locator service, the RBA can be moved to another physical location without reconfiguring endpoints or stored on a home broadband connect that does not have a fixed IP address.

3X Black Box

3X Backup Features

Never change another tape again

  • Peace of MindThe 3X Remote Backup Appliance (RBA) is a black box for your business. Offsite backup helps your data survive natural and man-made disasters.
  • Automated BackupNever handle a tape or clean a tape drive again. SMBs and Remote Offices no longer need on-site IT staff to manage the backup process. Eliminating the manual process not only saves a company time and trouble, but eliminates the opportunity for human error.
  • Control Your DataWhether you store the RBA yourself or entrust it to your IT provider, you can be confident that your data is safe and secure, under your control, and will be there when you need it.
  • Point-In-Time RestoresUse a simple and intuitive client interface to restore data from any of the point-in-time backups stored on the appliance. Versions can be retained for weeks, months, or even years and the retention policy for each backup set can be customized to meet your business and legal requirements.
  • Fast Backup and RecoveryIndividual users can manage day-to-day backup and recovery across the internet; there is no need to wait for someone to go pick up tapes or an external hard drive. Since the portable device can be easily moved "on site", the RBA eliminates the long delays required to complete an initial backup or restore a full file system, delays often experienced with online service providers.
  • A Complete, Cost-Effective Backup Strategy3X Backup delivers simple, automated, offsite backup for a company's critical data without the high recurring costs of an online service provider or the hassle of media, USB hard drives, and other piecemeal solutions.
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