QNAP Introduces Air-Gapped Backup Feature "Airgap+" to Ensure Rapid Recovery and Ransomware .......
QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading provider of computing, networking,
and storage solutions, announced the launch of Airgap+, an advanced air-gapped
backup feature integrated into Hybrid Backup Sync (HBS). This innovative
solution offers businesses enhanced data security, rapid recovery, and robust
ransomware protection.
As cyber threats continue to escalate in their sophistication and impact,
air-gap backups have become essential for safeguarding corporate data. Air-gap
backup represents the "1" component in the 3-2-1-1-0 backup plan,
where one backup copy is stored offline and disconnected from the network.
Airgap+ addresses this need by creating a logical air-gap between NAS systems,
providing an extra layer of backup security and enhanced integrity.
Airgap+ works with QNAP’s QHora router series (supported models listed below).
QHora permits connections between the source NAS and the backup destination NAS
only during the backup process, and blocks connections at other times.
Features & Advantages
Airgap+ offers several key benefits over traditional LTO tape and cloud-based
backups:
▪️ Easy Setting: Users can easily
enable Airgap+ and select physical ports in the HBS backup job settings on the
NAS.
▪️ High-Speed Network: QNAP NAS
supports 10/25/100GbE connections, significantly increasing backup speed
compared to LTO’s 1GbE.
▪️ Faster Data Recovery: Enhanced
network speeds facilitate quicker recovery times, minimizing downtime.
▪️ Data
Immutability: Activate WORM (Write Once Read Many) to add an extra layer of
data protection.
▪️ Expandability: QNAP NAS allows
for easy storage expansion through hot-swapping drives or migrating to a larger
NAS, accommodating growing business needs.
▪️ Simplified Maintenance: Unlike
LTO tape backups, Airgap+ requires no additional hardware or cabling, reducing
maintenance complexity.
▪️ Power Control: NAS devices can
be remotely powered on and off, offering convenience and efficiency.
Amol Narkhede, Director of SAAS Backup and Data Management BU
describes: "Airgap+ is a game-changer for businesses looking to bolster
their data protection strategies. By providing HBS with Airgap+, along with
existing data integrity checks, QNAP NAS solutions assist businesses in
extending their backup plan to a modern 3-2-1-1-0 strategy more easily."
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