nCipher CryptoStor Tape

Overview
Features
Specifications

Integrate encryption into your existing tape systems without making expensive changes to your backup processes or architecture.

Lost backup tapes are one of the most embarrassing and common forms of data breach. nCipher CryptoStor Tape is an appliance that protects tape backups without requiring changes to systems, processes, or backup windows.

Because the data is protected by proven, certified encryption and automated key management, lost tapes do not damage your reputation or bottom line. And unlike some appliances, nCipher CryptoStor Tape does not disrupt or slow your current backup processes.

Benefits

Prevents data breaches
Protects brand and reputation
Uses existing systems and processes
Delivers FIPS-validated security

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High-performance background encryption
Real-time encryption maintains your existing backup window and schedule.

Integrated key management
Automatic key generation, backup, and recovery ensure access to encrypted data.

Multi-interface support
Integrates with both fiber channel and LVD SCSI tape interfaces.

Role-based administration
Web-based administration enforces administrative privileges by role.

Proven, certified security
Certified FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation.

Fast recovery
System maintains media catalog for quick recovery.

Security

Industry-proven cryptographic processing engine
Dynamic AES-128/AES-256 encryption
Smart Card authenticated access and auto key escrow
M of N key recovery (Shamir’s shared secret)

Integration

Sustained high-speed data transfer rates
Backup transparent: Symantec/Veritas, EMC/Legato, CommVault, HP, IBM, SyncSort, and CA (among others)
Authenticated media integrity option
Per-tape encryption key granularity
Integrated data compression

Management

Web GUI, CLI, jumpstart wizard, and LCD display
Authenticated user level, SSL/SSH remote access
Centralized key protection, catalog and provisioning
Appliance and software-only data recovery options
Filtered logging, cryptographically secure audit, and complete alerting
Role-based users: administrator, security officer, recovery officer

Physical

2U, 30 lbs (13.6 kg), 19" rack mountable (17" x 30" x 3.5"; 432mm x 762mm x 89mm)
Hot-swappable, redundant fans and universal power supplies
100/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 460W

Certifications

FIPS 197: Advanced Encryption Algorithm
FIPS 180-2: Secure Hash Standard
FIPS 186-2: Random Number Generator
FIPS 186-2: Digital Signature Standard

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