Disaster-Proof Hard Drives (almost saved the day) October 31, 2009
Posted by Kelly Brady in : Technology Solutions , trackbackA client needed to quickly, easily and inexpensively back up some new servers being installed. They were not ready to invest in an enterprise backup solution, and were in the process of switching internet-based backup providers.
Given the lack of redundancy and fault-tolerance in this situation, I recommended the client purchase “Disaster Proof” external hard drives by Iosafe. These unique external USB drives come with the following features:
Iosafe Solo External Hard Drives
- Fireproof to 1,550 degrees for 1/2 hour
- Waterproof to 10 feet of water for 3 days
- 3 or optional 5 year warranty
- Data recovery service *
- Bolt down tab for theft resistance
The client liked this idea, as these drives are only a little more expensive than non-disaster proof drives. We ordered two of the 1.5TB models which would be used to hold alternating full daily backups.
I love it when I make a specialized purchase recommendation, and then something happens afterwards that emphasizes how good a recommendation it was.
A few weeks after the drives were installed, some high voltage equipment was being replaced. The equipment had been incorrectly installed, and was literally hanging from its AC wiring…which was fraying from the load and had become a serious fire hazard.
There was no reason to believe this new, state-of-the-art facility would have any fire risks. Yet, aside from theft or vandalism, fire (or water from sprinklers or firefighting), is probably the most likely disaster this particular facility could face.
* The data recovery service provides overnight shipment of a “destroyed” hard drive to Iosafe, who will recover the data and load it on a free replacement unit.
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