Archiware P5

Archiware P5 is a data management and protection solution designed for small to large enterprises. According to the vendor, P5 is suitable for businesses in the media and entertainment, broadcast and production, video editing and post-production, photography and graphic design, as well as IT and technology services industries. The software offers a range of functionalities to streamline workflows and ensure the security and availability of critical data.

Key Features

P5 Archive: According to the vendor, P5 Archive allows users to migrate data offline to disk, LTO tape, or cloud storage. The browser-based interface simplifies configuration and administration, while customizable metadata fields and menus enhance asset management. P5 Archive supports LTFS format for tape import and export, provides thumbnails and proxy clips for file browsing and preview, and offers scalability for large data volumes.

P5 Backup: The vendor states that P5 Backup enables users to back up server data to disk, LTO tape, and cloud storage. With cross-platform support, parallelization for fast backups of large datasets, and incremental backup to minimize network and server loads, P5 Backup aims to ensure data protection. Encryption options, offsite storage, and tape cloning are provided for secure data transfer and disaster prevention. Integration with popular file servers is also supported.

P5 Synchronize: According to the vendor, P5 Synchronize allows users to replicate data for high availability. Immediate access to cloned data in failover scenarios, support for various SAN environments, and versions and snapshots for data recovery are key features. P5 Synchronize offers FSEvents support for optimized workflows, hardware and OS agnostic usage for flexibility, and Continuous Data Protection to reduce the risk of data loss. Efficient storage usage is achieved through hard links and filters.

P5 Data Mover: P5 Data Mover, according to the vendor, is an add-on for moving and copying archived data between disk, tape, and cloud storage. Users can implement storage strategies, integrate with third-party applications and systems, and utilize a REST-based web services API for custom integrations. The secure browser GUI with HTTPS support ensures data security, and compatibility is claimed with a wide range of storage hardware and software.

REST API: The vendor states that P5 offers a REST API for programmatically accessing software resources and integrating with third-party solutions. Users can create, query, modify, and destroy various P5 resources, while tracking resources in the P5 configuration database.

Command Line Interface: P5 provides a command line interface for users to access the software, perform various actions and operations, and automate tasks and workflows.

Archive with LTFS: According to the vendor, P5 allows users to archive data to LTO tape using the LTFS (Linear Tape File System) for long-term preservation. Archived data can be retrieved and restored when needed to ensure compatibility and accessibility.

Backup and Restore: P5 enables users to back up server data to disk, LTO tape, and cloud storage. Automatic backup scheduling is supported for data protection, and data can be restored from backup for recovery and continuity, according to the vendor.

Synchronize Data: P5 offers data replication and synchronization features to ensure high availability. Users can mirror data between different locations or systems, maintain data consistency and integrity, and minimize downtime and data loss, according to the vendor.

Data Mover: P5 Data Mover allows users to move and copy archived data within P5 Archive, facilitating data transfer between different storage media and locations. The aim is to optimize storage usage and organization, streamlining data management and workflows.