The Removable Storage Family

This document outlines Digital's Removable Storage Family, designed to provide secure, high-performance data storage for mainframe, mini, and MicroVAX computers. The product family includes the RF30 and RF71 removable storage elements (RSEs) and the SA705 Removable Storage Array. Key features include:

• Security & Data Integrity: Data is housed in removable, transportable canisters that protect against shock, vibration, and static, allowing sensitive data to be removed and stored in secure areas.
• Performance & Reliability: Products are based on Digital's proven storage technology, supporting high I/O throughput rates and including multi-level protection against data loss.
• Compatibility & Investment Protection: Products adhere to the Digital Storage Architecture (DSA), ensuring compatibility across technological generations.
• Scalability: Solutions range from MicroVAX-compatible expansion pedestals to high-end, computer-room-grade SA705 storage arrays capable of multi-gigabyte expansion.
• Management: VAXsimPLUS software provides predictive maintenance and error analysis to maximize data availability.