In the past, traditional tape archives were HSM-managed file systems. Windows- or Linux-based file systems reach their limits when dealing with billions of file objects. That is why XtreemStore’s new architecture was designed as an object storage solution. The NoSQL database it uses scales virtually infinitely.
Managing Data Floods Efficiently
Object storage software for maximum scalability on tape archive media
Data is growing at an unstoppable rate
A New Approach to Object Storage
More and more companies are facing the challenge of storing large amounts of data.
When Traditional Storage Systems
Reach Their Limits
Whether it’s video, sensor, research, or production data, traditional storage systems quickly reach their limits. Backup times increase, and archives become difficult to manage.
The solution: object storage software that intelligently organizes data, stores it long-term, and scales flexibly - without the need for expensive specialized hardware.
Why traditional storage solutions are no longer sufficient
Five Reasons Why Companies Are Switching to Object Storage
Data Management at the Intersection of Growth and Compliance
Today, companies face unprecedented challenges in managing data. Exponential growth, distributed storage locations, and ever-longer retention periods are pushing traditional IT architectures to their limits. At the same time, requirements for security, availability, and compliance are constantly increasing.
File systems and NAS storage are not designed to handle billions of files, while fragmented data landscapes and proprietary systems further increase complexity and costs. A lack of transparency regarding data assets makes it difficult to make informed decisions and increases the risk of security and compliance breaches. At the same time, managing heterogeneous infrastructures ties up valuable IT resources.
Growing Data Volumes, Growing Problems
- Increasing Fragmentation: Data is scattered across NAS storage, file systems, and cloud services.
- File systems and NAS storage reach their limits when dealing with billions of files
- Long retention periods: Compliance requires that data often be archived for decades.
- Rising costs: Proprietary storage systems are expensive to maintain and expand.
- Complex IT infrastructures: Managing heterogeneous storage landscapes ties up valuable resources.
A Look at Real-World Applications
How GRAU DATA Supports This with XtreemStore
A renowned research institute faced the challenge of preserving petabytes of research data for the long term.
Scalable Object Storage for Astronomical Data Sets
Previous online storage solutions were too expensive and could no longer cost-effectively handle the growing volumes of data.
By implementing XtreemStore, a scalable object storage infrastructure was deployed that archives all astronomical data long-term on two tape copies to ensure secure access for future data analysis.
Significantly reduced storage costs
Companies can significantly reduce their storage costs. By intelligently distributing and archiving data, they can free up expensive primary storage without compromising the availability or security of the information.
High Reliability
Distributed data archiving ensures that information is reliably backed up—even in the event of hardware failures or site-related issues. Redundant copies and automated backup mechanisms minimize the risk of data loss and guarantee availability.
Quick Access to Historical Data
Even large archive collections can be accessed quickly and easily—regardless of where the data is physically located. Users benefit from centralized interfaces that make information readily available.
Easy Management of Large Data Sets
Centralized control and management functions enable the efficient administration of even massive data sets. Automated processes significantly reduce the administrative burden.
The new standard for tape-based object storage
S3 compatibility meets the cost-effectiveness of tape
Ready for the Next Generation of S3 Archiving
S3 has established itself worldwide as the standard for disk-based object storage, and with S3/Glacier, it has also become the standard for tape-based archives.
More and more international applications now support the S3/Glacier interface in addition to S3. XtreemStore marks the next stage of evolution: a newly developed, highly scalable object storage software designed specifically for tape.
Thanks to its integrated S3/Glacier interface, XtreemStore enables direct S3-to-tape access - transparent, efficient, and future-proof.
Scalable. Secure. Efficient.
How XtreemStore Helps Businesses Prepare for the Future
This modern tape-based archiving solution scales with your business
With XtreemStore, companies gain a software-based archiving solution that keeps pace with growing demands. Whether you have billions of files or multiple petabytes, XtreemStore offers an ultra-scalable, cost-effective solution based on tape as the archiving medium.
The software ensures secure long-term archiving, fast access to historical data, and easy management of large data volumes. Through seamless integration into existing IT infrastructures, companies can efficiently organize their data while freeing up resources for strategic tasks.
Benefits at a Glance
- Object storage technology: Future-proof and cloud-compatible.
- Flexible integration of many applications via the S3/Glacier interface.
- Cost-efficiency: LTO tape technology offers the lowest long-term cost per terabyte.
- Scalability: Starts in the terabyte range, expandable up to the multi-petabyte range.
- Installation on-premises or with a managed service provider of your choice.
Your Questions – clearly answered
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our solutions, products, and applications—from security and archiving to data management.
What sets XtreemStore, as an S3/Glacier-compatible object storage solution, apart from traditional tape archives?
Is XtreemStore compatible with existing applications?
Yes, XtreemStore has a built-in S3/Glacier interface and optional file system interfaces for Windows and Linux. This allows any application to read and write data to XtreemStore.
Is object storage suitable for backup or archiving?
Both - XtreemStore supports both short-term backups and long-term, secure data archiving.
How is data security ensured?
Through multiple copies, either locally or across locations. In addition, data can be protected from modification or deletion using the object lock protection mechanism.