Archiware P5
One platform for backup, replication and long-term archiving.
Archiware P5 is a modular, cross-platform data management platform designed to protect, replicate and archive business-critical data. It combines disk, LTO/LTFS tape and cloud storage within a browser-managed environment.
The P5 platform consists of P5 Synchronize, P5 Backup, P5 Archive and P5 Archive DLM. Modules can be used individually or combined according to the required workflow.
WHY ARCHIWARE
6 good reasons to trust Archiware:
Modular P5 Platform
Choose the functions that are actually required – replication, backup, archive and data lifecycle management can be combined within one platform.
Cross-Platform
P5 supports heterogeneous environments including macOS, Windows and Linux as well as selected NAS platforms.
Storage flexibility
Depending on the module and workflow, P5 can use disk, LTO/LTFS tape and cloud storage.
Strong LTO integration
P5 supports standalone LTO drives and automated tape libraries. P5 Archive includes native LTFS support, while P5 Backup and P5 Archive can share LTO hardware.
Browser-based management
Configuration, monitoring and administration are handled through a web interface.
Scalable
P5 is used from smaller professional installations to large archives with petabytes of data and very large file counts.
What differentiates Archiware P5?
Data management without tying the workflow to one storage technology
Archiware P5 connects different data-protection tasks and storage tiers without requiring every workload to use the same storage technology.
P5 is therefore particularly useful where organizations want to combine fast online storage with economical long-term storage while retaining control of their data.
- Modular platform for synchronize, backup, archive and lifecycle management
- Disk, LTO/LTFS and cloud integration
- Cross-platform operation
- Strong support for professional LTO workflows
- Native LTFS support within P5 Archive
- Search, metadata and previews for archive workflows
- Browser-based administration
- Tape cloning and off-site workflows
- S3 Object Archive integration
- Scalable architecture for growing data volumes
Archiware P5 PLATFORM
P5 Synchronize creates synchronized copies of data between storage systems.
It can be used for server replication, migration and the creation of additional data copies at another location.
Typical use:
- Production-storage replication
- Migration
- Secondary copies
- Business-continuity workflows
P5 Backup provides automated backup for professional server environments
Backup data can be written to disk, LTO tape or supported cloud storage, allowing different retention and recovery strategies to be implemented.
Typical use:
- Scheduled server backup
- Disk-to-tape workflows
- Off-site copies
- Long-term backup retention
P5 Archive migrates data from production storage to disk, LTO/LTFS tape or cloud while maintaining a searchable archive index.
Features include metadata, previews and proxy clips, filtering, incremental archiving, tape cloning and cross-platform restore.
P5 Archive supports both the established P5 volume format and LTFS. LTFS volumes can be written, read, imported and exported directly within P5.
Typical use:
- Media archives
- Research data
- Project archives
- Long-term retention
- Freeing capacity on expensive production storage
P5 Archive DLM extends P5 Archive with policy-based data lifecycle management.
Archived data can be moved, replicated and tiered according to defined rules, helping organizations manage growing archives over longer periods.
Typical use:
- Automated archive tiering
- Media migration
- Policy-driven retention
- Management of large long-term archives
Storage-agnostic by design
A key strength of P5 is the ability to combine different storage technologies within one data protection and archive strategy.
Disk
Fast backup targets, archive staging and online archive tiers.
LTO tape
High-capacity removable storage for backup, archive, offline copies and long-term retention.
Cloud
Supported cloud and S3-compatible storage can be integrated into backup and archive workflows.
NAS
Runs on Mac, Windows, Linux, Synology, QNAP, NETGEAR
LTFS
P5 Archive includes native, cross-platform LTFS support. LTFS tapes can be indexed, searched, imported and exported.
Amazon S3 archive
P5 Archive can provide an S3 endpoint for third-party applications, enabling S3-based workflows to archive objects to LTO/LTFS storage.
P5 Data Workflow
One platform – different data protection tasks
The P5 platform can be visualized as a simple data lifecycle:
⤷ 01
Your data
Your files / projects / server data
⤷ 02
Replicate
Copy data with P5 Synchronize
⤷ 03
Backup
Protect data with P5 Backup
⤷ 04
Archive
Move backup with P5 Archive
⤷ 05
Manage
Automate process with P5 Archive DLM
Typical applications
Media & Entertainment
Archive video, audio, images and project assets with previews, metadata and search.
Backup & Recovery
Protect server and storage data using disk, LTO and cloud targets.
Long-term archiving
Move inactive data away from expensive production storage while keeping it searchable and recoverable.
Research & HPC data
Retain large research, simulation and project datasets on economical storage tiers.
NAS & File-server archiving
Archive growing file shares and NAS datasets to disk, tape or cloud.
Offline / Off-site copies
Use removable LTO media and tape cloning to create additional copies that can be stored offline or at another location.
Why Arkicon
Information, Experience and Technology understanding
Arkicon's role is not to present one technology as the answer to every storage requirement. We help customers and partners understand the differences between SAN, NAS, DAS, LTO and data management software and how these technologies can be used together.
Our background combines:
- Experience with storage, backup and archiving technologies
- Knowledge of LTO drives and automated tape libraries
- Understanding of SAN, NAS and DAS environments
- Fluency with backup and archive software
- Multi-vendor solution knowledge
- Project-specific technical and commercial support