Ultra Density Optical (UDO) Storage Products 
Ultra Density Optical (UDO) drive and media technologies are the core of the UDO optical libraries which have been field proven for more than 10 years and deployed in thousands of customer locations around the world. UDO represents several generations of technological advancements in optical technology designed specifically for professional data archiving. It provides data authenticity for regulatory compliance, or other applications where archived data must remain unchanged and authentic. UDO was designed and proven to deliver over a 50-year-plus media life providing industry leading advancements in blue laser technology with media capacities reaching 60GB per cartridge. UDO optical libraries are available in the following product lines.
UDO Archive Appliance Libraries
UDO Archive Appliance libraries are Network Attached Storage (NAS) libraries that are available in a variety of models and capacities from Entry-Midrange to Enterprise libraries with the ability to scale and expand with business requirements.
UDO G-Series Libraries
UDO G-Series libraries are Direct Attached Storage (DAS) libraries and are available in a variety of models from Entry-Midrange to Enterprise libraries with the ability to scale and expand with business requirements.
Archive Appliance Libraries
UDO Archive Appliance
Network Attached Storage (NAS) Libraries
The Archive Appliance product line features modular architecture and design in order to provide customers with an optimized data archiving solution. Each Network Attached Storage (NAS) archiving solution can be configured specifically for the needs of the organization according to capacity, scalability, performance, features, and budget.
All data is cached to RAID providing faster access to active archived data and is then committed to optical storage, and/or Cloud, for long-term preservation depending upon user requirements. Alliance Archive Appliances are up and running in only a few minutes and present themselves as standard NAS appliances over the TCP/IP network with support for Windows CIFS, Unix/Linux NFS, and FTP protocols.
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Overview
Alliance’s Archive Appliance line of NAS storage devices combine all of the resources necessary for managing and storing data effectively over the long-term. NAS storage devices consist of:
- Storage Management System (SMS)
- One or more fully automated optical archiving libraries
- Archive Management Software (AMS) (preconfigured) with optional features. Click here to view the Archive Management Software page
Storage Management System (SMS) with RAID
Selection of one of the two SMS options is dependent upon the features implemented, performance required, RAID size, and budget.
Standard SMS: Available for Entry and Midrange models. Suitable for small to medium business environments and general purpose archive storage applications. Can be configured with between 2 and 12 RAID drives with software controlled 2-12TB of RAID (RAW) cache. Features SCSI connectivity to the library and drives.
Click here to learn more about standard models (entry midrange datasheet) (link to DS014 in Resource Library)
Elite SMS: The high-performance Elite SMS provides up to 400% faster overall through-put than the standard SMS. Well-suited for conditions where increased throughput and high-availability are necessary, it is available with Entry, Midrange and Enterprise models. The Elite SMS can be configured with 8 and 12 RAID drive configurations. Features include:
- Archive Controller w/Quad Core Processor
- UP to 24TB RAID Cache (RAW)
- SAS Drives with increased speeds
- Direct connectivity to library drives
- Hardware RAID Controller with BBU
- RAID Configuration Protection
- RAID 5 and RAID 6 level & hot spare options
- Redundant Power Supplies
Click on a link to the right to download Elite datasheets
Optical UDO Library - Model Sizes and Capacities
UDO optical libraries are available in a variety of capacities suitable for supporting any-sized data archiving requirements from small businesses and courtrooms to large corporations and enterprises. Selection is determined by projected current and future library and media capacity requirements, and hardware component redundancies.
Alliance optical libraries are available in a variety of models. Entry-Midrange and Enterprise libraries offer designed-in investment protection with the ability to scale and expand with business requirements. In most cases, libraries can scale to accommodate data growth without changing footprint size.
At the heart of every field-proven library is regulatory compliant optical media. The true Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) media offers superior longevity making it a cornerstone for organizations subject to industry regulations. Optical media offers an affordable disaster recovery solution with each library having the capability of automatically generating multiple copies of media, one of which can be preserved offsite.
Archive Management Software (AMS)
The AMS is an important aspect of Archive Appliance Solutions.
Enterprise Models
Enterprise Libraries
Designed to support the data capacity requirements of the largest corporations, Enterprise libraries feature state-of-the-art automation and robotics. Libraries include dual media transport assemblies, barcode scanners, 10 disk bulk magazine load, hot swappable UDO drives, redundant power supplies, and modular scalability. Four models are available that scale from 9.8TB to 38.3TB. The Enterprise Archive Appliance is available with the Elite SMS only.
Increase storage capacity incrementally with designed-in scalability. Choose from four different models that scale to meet future data archiving requirements and can be field upgraded as required. Add UDO drives and media slots to scale the 164 base model to the AA238 within the same cabinet; add expansion bays to scale from the AA238 to the AA438, or the AA438 to the AA638.
Additionally, an extension cabinet can be added doubling capacity to 76.6 TB.
Click on a link to the right to download the datasheet
Features & Benefits
- Worry-free Archiving with UDO Write Once Read Many media that preserves data unaltered for greater than 50 years
- Minimized Risks with regulatory compliant ISO standardized optical media that exceeds industry requirements - the data is there when it is needed, unaltered, and capable of being randomly accessed.
- Reduced Operating Costs - once data is written to media it no longer requires a constant power source to maintain the data. Systems reduce overhead and operating costs by: minimizing the cost and frequency of data migrations through extended media life, removing static data from expensive primary and backup systems freeing up valuable resources, and lowering power, cooling and maintenance costs.
- Decreased Administrative Costs - The easy-to-use robust Archive Management Software with GUI interface simplifies administration and offers easy-to-implement unattended monitoring - configure it once and let it run.
- Conserves Technology Related Expenditures – substantially reduced need for system migrations and technology refreshes
- Low-Cost Disaster Recovery – automatically create multiple copies of media and store one copy offsite. Storage of off-lined media does not require special environmental conditions.
- Scalability - As data storage requirements increase, libraries can be easily expanded within the same footprint offering investment protection through capacity expansions and "future proof" system upgrades.
- Field Proven Robotics – incorporates state-of-the-art robotics for transporting media to and from drives. Dual media transport assemblies and auto calibration increase uptime and maximize productivity.
- Optional Cloud and/or Encryption
- Readily Available Support Services - one service contract covers multiple components
Entry-Mid Models
Entry-Midrange Scalable Models
Two models of fully automated robotic Archive Appliance midrange libraries are available with scalable capacities that feature dual media transport assemblies, barcode scanners and UDO drives. Available with a Standard or Elite SMS, RAID configurations will vary based on selection (raw capacity from 2 to 24 TB. Standard libraries are equipped with SATA drives and Elite with SAS drives.
Models are as follows:
- AA80 can be configured with 2 or 4 UDO drives and scales from 1.2TB (20 slots) to 4.8TB (80 slots). Available as stand alone or with 19” rack mount kit.
- AA174 can be configured with 2, 4, or 6 UDO drives and scales from 6TB (100 slots) to 10.4TB (174 slots).
- Additionally, an extension library can be added increasing capacity to up to 638 additional media slots.
Click on a link to the right to download the datasheets
Deployment
NAS System Standard Network Deployment
Alliance’s network attached storage solutions integrate with existing standard networks via Dual 1 GB Ethernet ports, , which can be bonded for increased network bandwidth or configured for redundant backup. Supporting heterogeneous Windows and UNIX/Linux environments with via the Common Interface File System (CIFS), Network File System (NFS), and FTP protocols.
NAS Archiving Solutions Configuration Considerations
Highly adaptable NAS archiving solutions can be tailored to any industry, environment, or organization. There many considerations that drive which hardware components and software features that are needed for NAS Archiving Solution configurations. As an example, if one or more of the following AMS software features are needed: Replication, Encryption or Cloud, then the Elite SMS may be required. Determining whether data needs to be archived on optical media, Cloud, or both will affect both the hardware and software required for the system.
Generally, when configuring a NAS archiving system it is necessary to establish how much data is to be archived, the type and size of the files, and the frequency of data ingestion and recall. This knowledge is helpful when determining SMS performance requirements, library model and capacity, optical drive needs and RAID size. One must also take into account whether there is existing data on other devices that will need to be migrated to optical media or the Cloud. Alliance professional services are available to help with data migrations and determining the most efficient and secure method of transferring data.
Highly specialized Sales Engineers are on hand to answer configuration questions and help determine the type of system needed for the specific application. Contact Alliance Sales at: 719-593-7900.
AA Express
Archive Appliance Express (AAE)
The Archive Appliance Express (AAE) is specifically designed to meet the professional archiving needs of small to medium-sized businesses. It combines the performance and simplicity of network attached RAID storage with the longevity and authenticity of UDO2 60GB media.
This desktop or rack mount model, is excellent for very small applications where robotics are not required. The unit requires manual insertion and removal of UDO optical media.
The AAE is equipped with a standard Storage Management System (SMS) with RAID that can be configured with 2 or 4, 1TB SATA drives for a maximum RAID capacity of 4TB RAW. The library is managed by the Archive Management Software application.
Click on the link to the right to download the AAE datasheet.
Contact Alliance Sales: 719-593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote.
Overview
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
The pre-configured AMS, specifically designed for data archiving, provides a flexible system with all the capabilities necessary for proficiently and effectively archiving, managing, and randomly accessing data. Adaptable to any industry, business, or organization, the highly configurable and versatile software provides powerful policy-based control for data migration.
RAID
RAID and is then committed to UDO for long-term archiving, based on user-defined policies. RAID provides fast access to the most recently read or written files. The AAE supports RAID 1 and RAID 5 (reference RAID chart on back of datasheet).
Archive Management Software
The pre-configured AMS, specifically designed for data archiving, provides a flexible system with all the capabilities necessary for proficiently and effectively archiving, managing, and randomly accessing data. Adaptable to any industry, business, or organization, the highly configurable and versatile software provides powerful policy-based control for data migration.
Ultra Density Optical (UDO) Media
True WORM (Write-Once-Read-Many) UDO technology offers superior longevity and data authenticity making it a cornerstone for organizations that are subject to industry regulations that mandate record authenticity. Fifty-year UDO media life dramatically reduces media maintenance, decreases the frequency of data migrations, and provides very low total cost of ownership throughout the life of the archive. The UDO2 drive has backwards read capability and can read UDO1 media.
Features & Benefits
- Secure, cost-effective data archiving solution specifically designed for SMBs
- 50 Year Media Life
- Unmatched longevity reduces frequency of data migrations & media maintenance WORM Media
- Meets the highest regulatory standard for Compliant Record Retention
- RAID Cache
- Fast read & write access for active archive records
- Active Directory & ACL Support
- Secure integration into Windows domains & simplified administration
- CIFS, NFS, & FTP Support
- Operates in heterogeneous Windows & UNIX environments
- Off-line Media Management
- Manages removed media to enable very low cost capacity scaling
- Cloud & Encryption features (optional)
UDO Direct Attached Libraries
Direct Attached Archive Storage
Alliance’s direct attached libraries are the market leader for professional archiving solutions. The direct attached libraries are designed for long term data storage archiving and are controlled through a SCSI direct attached interface. They are ideal in circumstances where a software infrastructure or a storage area network is in place, or specific connectivity requirements are necessary.
Direct Attached libraries are compatible with many industry leading software applications. Alliance Storage Technologies collaborates with leading software vendors to optimize the return on investment.
Libraries feature the industry’s most reliable optical disk storage architecture that ensures high data availability for business critical data archives. Direct Attached libraries feature UDO drives and media which are the industry standard for professional archiving. UDO archive solutions offer unmatched data authenticity and longevity, consume much less power than magnetic disk-based archives, and deliver a very low total cost of ownership (TCO).
G Series Overview
G Series Libraries
Professional Grade Direct Attached Archive Storage
Utilized by corporations and government agencies worldwide for long-term data storage, G-Series libraries are the market leader for direct-attached professional data archiving solutions. They are ideal in circumstances where a UDO library software infrastructure or a storage area network is in place, or specific connectivity requirements are necessary.
The G-Series is a scalable archive library family, with models ranging from 20 to 638 media slots making it easy to select the perfect size of library for your data archiving needs. In addition, the G-Series provides mixed optical media support for both Magneto Optical (MO) and UDO technology in one library or UDO1 and UDO2 in one library.
Alliance offers a line of G-Series UDO libraries, specifically certified for IBM customers.
Contact Alliance Sales: 719-593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote.
Gx Entry-Midrange Models
Gx Scalable Slot Licensed Models
G Series Entry-MidrangeThe slot licensed entry and mid-range Gx models have a data archiving range of 4.8 TB- 10.4 TB. These models scale to meet future data archiving requirements resulting in investment protection for your business.
There are many benefits to the intrinsic scalability of these models:
- Empowers your business to expand incrementally as data archiving requirements increase
- Minimizes initial impact on IT budgets by purchasing only what is needed for today while maintaining the potential for expansion
- Allows IT departments to budget/plan for expansion
- Accommodate data growth without changing footprint size
Click on a link to the right to download the datasheet
G Series Enterprise Models
G Enterprise Libraries
Investment protection is a key factor in data archiving. The highly-configurable G-Series Enterprise libraries can be upgraded or expanded at any time on-site by adding additional drives, slots, and expansion bays. 
Enterprise library capacities start at 9.8 TB and can expand up to 38.3 TB, fulfilling even the largest data archiving requirements.
These libraries offer:
- Dual media transport assemblies
- 10 disk bulk magazine load
- Redundant power supplies
- Options include:
- 2 to 12 MO or UDO optical drives
- Barcode scanner
- Multiple SCSI bus configurations.
Click on a link to the right to download the datasheet
Features & Benefits
Features:
- 60GB UDO Drives
- Dual Media Transport Assemblies
- Auto-Calibration
- Hot swappable Drives
- Mixed MO & UDO Support
- 10-Slot Bulk Magazine (Enterprise models only)
- Redundant Power Supplies (Enterprise models only)
- Optional Bar Code Scanner
Benefits
- Worry-free Archiving with UDO Write Once Read Many media that preserves data unaltered for greater than 50 years
- Minimized Risks with regulatory compliant ISO standardized optical media that exceeds industry requirements - the data is there when it is needed, unaltered, and capable of being randomly accessed.
- Conserves Technology Related Expenditures – substantially reduced need for system migrations and technology refreshes.
- Scalability - As data storage requirements increase, libraries can be easily expanded within the same footprint offering investment protection through capacity expansions and "future proof" system upgrades.
- Readily Available Support Services - one service contract covers multiple components.
- Optional Bar Code Scanner – bar coding provides efficient media tracking and management of both online and offlined media.
- Field Proven Robotics – incorporates state-of-the-art robotics for transporting media to and from drives. Dual media transport assemblies and auto calibration increase uptime and maximize productivity.
IBM 3996
IBM 3996 Compatible G Libraries
As the OEM for UDO drives and media, Alliance offers IBM 3996 compatible G-Series archive libraries that deliver uncompromised data archive solutions for any organization in need of long-term data retention. These libraries provide state-of-the-art features including simultaneous use of MO and UDO drives in the same library (depending upon operating system). Available in a broad series of configurations, these scalable libraries make it easy to manage data archiving requirements. Libraries are available in multiple slot configurations and expand to meet current and future business needs.
IBM 3996 Specifications
| Model 032 | Model 080 | Model 174 | |
| Maximum Capacity | |||
| 30GB UDO 1 | 960 GB | 2.4 TB | 5.2 TB |
| 60GB UDO 2 | 1.9 TB | 4.8 TB | 10.4 TB |
| Number of Disks | 32 | 80 | 174 |
| Number of Drives | 1, 2 | 2, 4 | 2, 4 |
| Picker Type | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Robotics Access Time | 7 | 7.3 | 8.3 |
Support and Service
Alliance is committed to providing exemplary customer service to every customer. Service plans include remote, onsite, and telephone support at a variety of service levels depending on business need. Plans can be configured to fulfill the requirements of any sized business based upon several variables. Alliance also offers a complete line of certified Plasmon brand parts and only certified parts will be used in libraries.
Upgrades and Expansions
Alliance offers library upgrades and expansions designed to accommodate current and future business needs. Alliance NAS and Direct-Attached archive libraries protect critical business data while maintaining the ability to expand to accommodate additional storage growth as needed. Technical experts are available to assist in determining how to continue to protect existing investments through one of many upgrade and expansion programs.
Features & Benefits
Features:
- 60GB UDO Drives
- Dual Media Transport Assemblies
- Auto-Calibration
- Hot swappable Drives
- Mixed MO & UDO Support
- 10-Slot Bulk Magazine (Enterprise models only)
- Redundant Power Supplies (Enterprise models only)
- Optional Bar Code Scanner
Benefits
- Worry-free Archiving with UDO Write Once Read Many media that preserves data unaltered for greater than 50 years
- Minimized Risks with regulatory compliant ISO standardized optical media that exceeds industry requirements - the data is there when it is needed, unaltered, and capable of being randomly accessed.
- Conserves Technology Related Expenditures – substantially reduced need for system migrations and technology refreshes.
- Scalability - As data storage requirements increase, libraries can be easily expanded within the same footprint offering investment protection through capacity expansions and "future proof" system upgrades.
- Readily Available Support Services - one service contract covers multiple components.
- Optional Bar Code Scanner – bar coding provides efficient media tracking and management of both online and offlined media.
- Field Proven Robotics – incorporates state-of-the-art robotics for transporting media to and from drives. Dual media transport assemblies and auto calibration increase uptime and maximize productivity.
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UDO Media
Ultra Density Optical (UDO)
Flexible Optical Archiving Media
Archiving with optical storage is the most secure method of archiving data. Ultra Density Optical® (UDO) technology is the core of many of Alliance’s data archiving solutions. ISO Certified UDO® digital storage media meets today’s diverse requirements for storing static data over the long-term. This archiving media is available in Rewritable and Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) formats. Both formats are offered in 30GB UDO1 and 60GB UDO2 capacities.
Purchase media now - Contact Alliance Sales: 719-593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote.
Write Once Read Many Media
Write Once Read Many (WORM) media uses a hardware-based WORM technology to ensure that the recording surface cannot be erased or altered. This provides the highest level of data authenticity that cannot be matched by tape, disk, or other backup media technologies using software-based WORM emulation.
Rewritable Media
Rewritable media allows archive data to be erased and rewritten. Ideal for more general archive requirements that demand data longevity, while allowing older records to be deleted and media space to be reclaimed.
Features & Benefits
Features and Benefits
- Unmatched Media Longevity: A highly stable patented Phase Change technology delivers media life in excess of 50 years.
- High Media Capacity: Blue Laser technology allows unprecedented capacities with UDO2 at 60GB per media.
- Data Authenticity: Complies with industry and government regulations for immutable optical storage.
- Removability: UDO media can be easily transported to an offsite location, satisfying the need for a cost-effective disaster recovery strategy.
- Barcodes: Barcode labels provide automated identification and tracking of individual pieces of media.
Specifications
UDO Media Specification Summary
- Media Capacity – UDO2: 60 GB (Double sided)
- Media Capacity – UDO1: 30 GB (Double sided)
- Sector Size: 8KB
- Cartidge Size: 5.2 inches
- Recording Layer: Phase Change
- Media LIfe: 50+ years
- Rewrite Cycles: 10,000 (Rewritable Media)
Certifications
- UDO1: ISO/IEC 17345, ECMA-350 Click here for ECMA Standard Specification.
- UDO2: ISO/IEC 11976, ECMA-380 Click here for ECMA Standard Specification.
Other Media
Archive Media
Alliance Storage Technologies, Inc. (Alliance) has more than three decades of expertise in the research, development, and manufacture of optical storage media. Optical storage is most frequently used in archive applications that demand secure, long-term retention of records. Alliance’s business philosophy and products are based upon an equally long-term support model, including support for current and past generations of optical media.
Alliance offers a multi-generation optical media product line that includes Alliance's NETArchive, Ultra Density Optical (UDO), Magneto Optical (MO), as well as several other media types to support Plasmon legacy systems. Optical media is available in both (WORM) Write Once Read Many and Re-writable formats.
Alliance continues to offer long-term support for legacy libraries and media so that dedicated customers can continue making use of investments. For example, Alliance G-Series optical libraries support both UDO and previous generation MO optical media. This backward compatible strategy allows customers to maintain full access to older MO based archive libraries while using UDO for current demands.
Magneto Optical Media
Magneto Optical (MO) Media
Alliance offers 5.25-inch Magneto Optical media for use in G-Series Libraries. This professional archive grade media has been designed to meet the rigors of library use and provides a data life in excess of 30 years. Alliance G-Series optical libraries support both UDO and previous generation MO optical media. This backward compatible strategy allows customers to maintain full access to older MO based data while using UDO for current demands.
MO media are available in WORM (Write Once Read Many) and rewritable formats. Capacities range from 1.2 GB to 9.1 GB.
Order MO Media or get more information (719) Tel: 719.593.7900 or 1.888.567.6332 or sumbit a Request for Quote. Media cleaning options are also available.
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Product Code |
P9100E |
P9100W |
P8600E |
P8600W |
| Capacity | 9.1 GB | 9.1 GB | 8.6 GB | 8.6 GB |
| Type | Rewritable | WORM | Rewritable | WORM |
| Bytes per Sector | 4096 | 4096 | 2048 | 2048 |
| Operating Temperature | + 10° to 55° C | |||
|
Product Code |
P5200E |
P5200W |
P4800E |
P4800W |
P4100E |
| Capacity | 5.2 GB | 5.2 GB | 4.8 GB | 4.8 GB | 4.1 GB |
| Type | Rewritable | WORM | Rewritable | WORM | Rewritable |
| Bytes per Sector | 2048 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 512 |
| Operating Temperature | + 10° to 55° C | ||||
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Product Code |
P2600E |
P2600W |
P2300E |
P2300W |
| Capacity | 9.1 GB | 9.1 GB | 8.6 GB | 2.3Gb |
| Type | Rewritable | WORM | Rewritable | WORM |
| Bytes per Sector | 1024 | 1024 | 512 | 512 |
| Operating Temperature | + 5° to 55° C | |||
|
Product Code |
P1300E |
P1300W |
P1200E |
| Capacity | 9.1 GB | 9.1 GB | 8.6 GB |
| Type | Rewritable | WORM | Rewritable |
| Bytes per Sector | 1024 | 1024 | 512 |
| Operating Temperature | + 10° to 55° C | ||
120 MM DVD Media
120 MM DVD Media
While the 120mm DVD media format is very common in consumer products, Alliance’s focus with this technology is on professional data archiving storage applications. The pervasiveness and acceptance of DVD technology makes it an ideal choice for a centralized data archive that benefits from remote data collection or the physical distribution of content. Unlike UDO media that is housed in rugged cartridge, DVD is a "bare" media that requires unique handling and quality considerations. Alliance offers only the highest quality DVD media designed for the demands of data storage. When used in combination with D-Series DVD libraries, DVD technology provides a flexible archive solution.
D-Series DVD-RAM Discs are available in 9.4GB (pre-loaded single magazine w/ten 
discs or 4 preloaded magazines of ten discs), and 4.7GB (preloaded single magazine w/ ten discs, including manual disc cleaner and 4 preloaded magazines of ten discs). Single DVD/CD empty magazines are also available.
Purchase media now - Contact Alliance Sales: 719-593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote.
12 Inch Media
12 Inch Media
12 inch media has been the historic archival storage backbone for many enterprise content management applications across a wide range of industries. While 12 inch technology has been superseded by higher performance, more cost effective, media formats, hundreds of organizations continue to use their robust 12 inch media. Alliance provides multi-generation support for 12 inch technology starting from 2GB media originally launched in 1987, through the final generation of 30GB media released in 2000.
Alliance offers 12-inch optical media for use in legacy products. This archive grade media has been designed to meet the rigors of library use and provides a data life in excess of 30 years. 12-inch media is available in TrueWORM™ (Write Once Read Many) format. Capacities range from 5.6GB to 30GB. Stable glass media provides a minimum data life of >50 years.
Use the table to determine the type of 12-inch media. If the amount of storage the media holds is known, then that can be used to determine the optical subsystem. If a cartridge is available, the model number should be printed on the outside of the case.
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Drive Model |
Media Type |
Max. Capacity |
FileNet OSAR Model |
Head Type |
| Philips LMS4100 | LM4000 | 5.6 GB | FileNet 0150 | Dual |
| Philips LD6100/LF6600 | LM6000 | 12.0 GB | FileNet 0150, 0155 Philips Rapid Changer | Dual |
| Plasmon LD8100/LF8600 | LM8000 | 30.0 GB | FileNet 0150, 0155 Plasmon Rapid Changer | Dual |
Order 120 MM DVD Media or get more information on OSAR service or upgrade options call:
Alliance Sales: 719-593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote. Media cleaning options are also available.
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UDO Drives
Ultra Density Optical (UDO) Drives
Professional Internal and Desktop External Optical Drives for Archival Storage
Alliance’s UDO drives are engineered specifically for the demanding requirements of professional archival storage environments. Extremely high duty cycles provide reliable and long-term use. Rapid seek times and fast read/write speeds ensure access to valuable archived data in seconds.
Alliance offers both Internal Drives for use in automated libraries, and stand-alone Desktop Drives for small businesses and individual departments.
Contact Alliance Sales to purchase drives or media (719) 593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote.
UDO Desktop Drives
Alliance’s UDO Desktop Drives bring professional archival storage to small office and departmental environments at an affordable price. Legal and accounting firms, engineering and design offices, publishing houses, healthcare facilities, and many other businesses will benefit from the high-capacity, performance, and reliability of UDO Desktop Drives.
The UDO Desktop Drive includes everything necessary to start archiving valuable information. The package includes a UDO external optical drive in a desktop enclosure, external power supply, interface/power cables, and software drivers for Windows™ and Linux™ operating systems.
UDO Desktop Drives are available in 30GB UDO1 and 60GB UDO2 configurations.
UDO Internal Drives
UDO Internal Drive packages include a conventional UDO drive, but without an external enclosure or power supply. Using an industry standard half-height form factor, the UDO Internal Drive is designed for easy installation into automated libraries, computer servers, and specialized peripheral devices such as medical imaging equipment, digital recording devices, and document scanners.
The UDO Internal Drive provides an ideal solution for fully integrated applications and hardware solutions that require secure data archiving with the benefits of a robust removable media. UDO Internal Drives are delivered with or without software drivers for Windows® and Linux™, and are available individually or as an OEM product. UDO internal drives are available in 30GB UDO1 and 60GB UDO2 configurations.
Specifications 2
UDO2 Internal and Desktop Drive Specification Summary
| Media Load Time | 5 sec |
| Media Unload Time | 3 sec |
| Average Seek Time | 35 msec |
| Buffer Memory | 32MB |
| Max Sustained Transfer Rate - Read | 12 MB/s |
| Max Sustained Transfer Rate -Write | 6 MB/s (with verification) |
| MSBF - Mean Swap Between Failure | > 750,000 load/unload cycles |
| MTBF - Mean Time Between Failure | > 100,000 hours |
| Interface | Wide Ultra 2 LVD SCSI or USB 2.0 |
Features & Benefits
- Performance Optimized for Archiving: The access and read/write performance of UDO drives is optimized for archive requirements. A 35 ms seek time combined with a maximum sustained read speed of 12 MB/sec delivers very fast random access to data.
- Simple Integration: Alliance optical disk drives use an industry-standard half-height form factor. They offer simple integration into robotic libraries and computer systems as either an Internal Drive or externally as a stand-alone Desktop Drive.
- Investment Protection: Compatibility with Alliance’s UDO Archive Appliance and G-Series libraries provides a non-disruptive upgrade path as archive requirements increase.
- Unmatched Media Longevity: UDO media is designed for a 50+ year life-span minimizing data movement frequency, virtually eliminating media maintenance, and lowering costs.
- Flexibility: UDO Desktop Drives support both WORM and Rewritable UDO media formats
Stand Alone Drives
Stand Alone Drives
Alliance offers an assortment of optical archive drives for new installations within other computer systems and medical devices, and external optical drives for use on the desktop.
Drives for internal use in current and legacy libraries are available as replacements. Click on one of the images in the sidebar to view that drive type.
Technical experts are available to assist in determining how to continue to protect your existing investments through one of many upgrade and expansion programs.
Contact Alliance Sales: 719-593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote.
MO Drives
Magneto Optical (MO) Drives
The MO 910 Internal and External drives are one of many legacy replacement drives offered by Alliance. Originally utilized in M Series libraries, the drives are now available for the current G Series libraries as well.
Equipped with an 8 MB buffer and an enhanced cache algorithm the drive offers a 25ms seek time and a transfer rate of over 6MB/sec. It offers the benefits of an ISO 9001 compliant product with universal writing format. It is fully compatible with previous disk generations of 8x, 4x and 2x media.
Two models available: MOD561RD-SE (external) and 910-101268-00 (internal)
Contact Alliance Sales: 719-593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote.
Specifications
Capacity and Performance
- Capacity 9.1GB
- Drive Buffer Size 8MB
- Interface SCSI-IISCSI-II
- Media Compatibility read/write 9.1GB (P9100E /P9100W)
- read/write 5.2GB (P5200E /P5200W)
- read/write 4.8GB (P4800E/P4800W)
- read/write 4.1GB (P4100E /P4100W)
- read/write 2.6GB (P2600E /P2600W)
- read/write 2.6GB (LIMDOW)
- read/write 2.3GB (LIMDOW)
- read/write 2.3GB (P2300E)
- read 1.3GB (P1300W/P1300E)
- read 1.2GB (P1200E)
- read 650MB/600M B
- Rotational Speed 3,300 RPM
- Maximum User Data Transfer Rate (9.1GB, 4096ss) 6.14MB/sec
- Maximum User Data Transfer Rate (8.6GB, 2048ss) 5.84MB/sec
- Maximum User Data Transfer Rate (5.2GB, 2048ss) 5.07MB/sec
- Maximum User Data Transfer Rate (1024ss) 4.79MB/sec
- Maximum User Data Transfer Rate (512ss) 4.06MB/sec
- Access Times/Average (1/3 full stroke) 25ms
Reliability
- MTBF (POH) 100,000 hours (60% confidence level)
- MSBF 800,000 cycles
- MTTR 30 minutes
Operating Conditions
- Operating Temperature 5o to 40oC (41o to 104oF)
- Operating Humidity 10% to 90% RH, Non-Condensing
- Access Times/Average (1/3 full stroke) 25ms
- Power Consumption 148W
- Mounting Orientation - Horizontal or Vertical Tilt < +10o
Dimensions and Weight
- Unit Dimensions (h, w, d) 4.1, 14.6, 20.3cm (1.63, 5.75, 8in)
- Weight (without cartridge) 1.5kg (3lb 5oz)
Certifications
- Safety: UL1950, UL950, EN55022 Class B
- Emissions: FCC Class B, CISPR 22 Class B
Service & Support
Additionally, Alliance offers the following services in support of MO Drives and media:
• MO Media Sales
• Media Cleaning Services
• Drive Repair Services
• Upgrade and services programs
• Contact Alliance Sales to learn more (719) 593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote
12" LD8100/LF8600 Drives
12" LD8100 and LF8600 Drives
Alliance’s offers replacement drives and repair services for legacy large format 12” TrueWORM Technology™ LD8100, LF8600 drives utilized as stand-alone drives or in FileNet OSAR libraries. The drives were best suited for applications requiring permanent archival storage of in high-volume multi-user environments where fast access to data was important.
Using phase change technology and recording on a glass substrate, the 12” drives offer permanent unalterable storage with a minimum data life of 30 years. Dual head can write both sides simultaneously eliminating the need to remove and flip the disk resulting in reduced mechanical wear and much faster response times.
Contact Alliance Sales: 719-593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote.
Specifications
- Capacity 30GB
- On-line Capacity 30GB
- Sector Size 2048 Bytes
- Interface SCS II (fast/wide)
- Data Buffer 12.8MB
- Burst Transfer Rate to host 20MB/s
- Sustained Transfer Rate 6.0MB/s (read) - 2.9MB/s (write and verify)
- Average Access Time 96ms
- Average Rotational Latency 31.3ms
- Spindle Speed 1000 RPM
- Spin-up Time 3.0sec
- Spin Down Time 1.5 sec
- MTBF 30K hours
- Backward Read LM6000
Service & Support
Alliance offers the following services in support of 12” Drives and media:
• 12” Media Sales – LM8000
• Media Cleaning Services
• Drive Repair Services
• Upgrade and services programs
• Onsite maintenance plans
• Contact Alliance Sales to learn more (719) 593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote
12" LD6100/LF6600 Drives
12” LD6100 and LF6600 Drives
Alliance’s offers replacement drives and repair services for legacy large format 12” TrueWORM Technology™ LD6100/LF6600 drives utilized as stand-alone drives or in FileNet OSAR libraries. The drives were best suited for applications requiring permanent archival storage of in high-volume multi-user environments where fast access to data was important.
Using ablative WORM technology and recording on a glass substrate, the 12” drives offer permanent unalterable storage with a minimum data life of 30 years. Dual head can write both sides simultaneously eliminating the need to remove and flip the disk resulting in reduced mechanical wear and much faster response times.
Contact Alliance Sales: 719-593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote.
Additionally, Alliance offers the following services in support of 12” Drives and media:Specifications
Services & Support
• 12” Media Sales – LM6000
• Media Cleaning Services
• Drive Repair Services
• Onsite maintenance plans
• Upgrade and services programs
• Contact Alliance Sales to learn more (719) 593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote
Other Drives
Other Drives
LD4100 and LF4500, LD1200, Internal DVD, HP (internal and external drives)
Realizing the importance of keeping data archiving equipment operational, Alliance offers many types of internal and external replacement drives for legacy Plasmon, FileNet OSAR, IBM, Cygnet and HP data archiving libraries and Juke Boxes.
Drive versions and library models may vary so compatibility issues may exist. Alliance’s knowledgeable technical support staff is available to help determine the correct replacement drive for your legacy product.
Service & Support
• 12” Media Sales – LM4000
• Media Cleaning Services
• Drive Repair Services
• Onsite maintenance plans
• Upgrade and services programs
Contact Alliance Sales: 719-593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote.
Drive Repair Services
Drive Repair Services
Drives are at the heart of every data archiving library and as with any type of automated machinery occasionally calibration and repair services are necessary. As the original equipment manufacturer, Alliance is fully equipped to provide rapid and efficient diagnosis and repair of drives utilized for professional data archiving.
Alliance headquarters is equipped with a dedicated drive depot repair and testing facility staffed by knowledgeable, qualified repair technicians that can provide a level of evaluation, calibration and repair not found elsewhere. Close-tolerance calibration ensures that refurbished drives will remain in operation for extended periods.
Contact Alliance Sales: 719-593-7900 or submit a Request for Quote.
Drive Evaluation
All drives undergo a through, step by step evaluation and inspection process that covers testing, log evaluation, calibration, damage review, and repair. Drive repairs are performed according to establish ISO 9001 guidelines.
Note: There is a flat rate fee associated with drive evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, if the drive is repairable then a repair estimate will be provided.
RMA Request
Any item sent to the Alliance repair facility requires a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number that facilitates tracking within the depot. Click here to access the online RMA Request Form. After receipt of the RMA number, the item(s) must be returned to Alliance within 30 days, with the RMA number clearly marked on the shipping label or outside carton.
Contact Alliance Sales to learn more (719) 593-7900, submit a Request for Quote or Request an RMA number.