FUJIFILM Object Archive - Overview

As the amount of corporate data increases explosively, safe and low cost storage is required for BCP measures and analysis and utilization of long-term archive data.
As the use of the cloud service increases, many large-capacity, low-cost cloud storages that can automatically relocate "cold data" that is not actively used on a daily basis to a low-cost storage area are also provided. However, the download cost becomes expensive, and there has been an increase in demand for on-premises storage that takes into account the risk of cyber-attacks.
FUJIFILM Object Archive is a software that allows you to store data in a large-capacity, safe, and low-cost tape storage using the same data format (object format) and usage as many cloud and object storage. The standard S3 compatible API^*1 enables transparent integration of tape storage for scalable and cost-effective data tiering.

• *1 S3 compatibility API: Data communication interface with Amazon S3 cloud storage services. API stands for Application Programming Interface.

Compared to traditional file storage, object storage can be expanded flexibly as the amount of data increases. In addition to handling various data in a flat structure without creating a hierarchy, it is easy to search and control data, such as being able to lookup the data content by adding abundant metadata and being accessible via HTTP. It has attracted attention as a data storage platform in the petabyte era, and has already become the mainstream in cloud storage.

Global IT companies and research institutes are utilizing tape storage systems, as the recent technological innovation has made it possible to reduce the $/GB and TCO to the minimum compared to HDD and SDD, the offline storage (air gap) lowers the risk of cyberattacks, and it has high potential as technologies to expand the capacity are proven.  

FUJIFILM Object Archive software connects the object storage and tape storage to expand the on-premises object data seamlessly while contributing significant cost savings. The software also enables to centrally manage corporate data by integrating using the S3 compatible API and avoiding cloud lock-in.

FUJIFILM Object Archive software is a technology that seamlessly integrates inside existing workflows with the security of air gaps and other benefits of tape. That makes it a scalable, affordable solution for modern organizations that rely on or need to store large banks of cold data.

FUJIFILM Object Archive was created to enable the move from file to object storage while also providing organizations with the nimble capabilities required to access and manage data. The goal was to provide a tape-based storage solution that works with and alongside cloud-based options for a hybrid approach.

Fujifilm's FUJIFILM Object Archive leverages a storage format called OTFormat. This is one of the few technologies that allows seamless interaction between tape storage and the S3 protocol. It supports a hybrid approach that solves efficiency, redundancy and cost-efficiency challenges for businesses.

OTFormat supports efficient reading of objects and metadata. Data elements can quickly be written and read to and from tape, even when they're in their native form. This cuts down on the need for human tech resources to intervene in the data archiving process.
OTFormat is open format. You don't have to lock yourself in with a specific vendor. You can bring your data to a new solution to support cost, mission or growth goals.
OTFormat is designed for long-term archiving. This makes tape libraries act as object storage for an on-premise, private cloud solution. At the same time, the fact that data is housed on tape keeps air gaps in place.

Fujifilm's FUJIFILM Object Archive leverages a storage format called OTFormat. This is one of the few technologies that allows seamless interaction between tape storage and the S3 protocol. It supports a hybrid approach that solves efficiency, redundancy and cost-efficiency challenges for businesses.

OTFormat supports efficient reading of objects and metadata. Data elements can quickly be written and read to and from tape, even when they're in their native form. This cuts down on the need for human tech resources to intervene in the data archiving process.
OTFormat is open format. You don't have to lock yourself in with a specific vendor. You can bring your data to a new solution to support cost, mission or growth goals.
OTFormat is designed for long-term archiving. This makes tape libraries act as object storage for an on-premise, private cloud solution. At the same time, the fact that data is housed on tape keeps air gaps in place.

Fujifilm's FUJIFILM Object Archive leverages a storage format called OTFormat. This is one of the few technologies that allows seamless interaction between tape storage and the S3 protocol. It supports a hybrid approach that solves efficiency, redundancy and cost-efficiency challenges for businesses.

OTFormat supports efficient reading of objects and metadata. Data elements can quickly be written and read to and from tape, even when they're in their native form. This cuts down on the need for human tech resources to intervene in the data archiving process.
OTFormat is open format. You don't have to lock yourself in with a specific vendor. You can bring your data to a new solution to support cost, mission or growth goals.
OTFormat is designed for long-term archiving. This makes tape libraries act as object storage for an on-premise, private cloud solution. At the same time, the fact that data is housed on tape keeps air gaps in place.

FUJIFILM Object Archive pricing starts at 1PB license.

FUJIFILM Object Archive is a tiered pricing model based on archive data capacity and term. (Pricing tiers are 1-10PB, 11-50 PB, and 50PB+)

Software

No, but we partner with data management software such as Starfish, iRODS, and object storage products such as Cloudian HyperStore, DataCore Swarm, and NetApp StorageGRID.

No, FUJIFILM Object Archive is a private cloud solution and moves archive data to tape.

Yes.

FUJIFILM Object Archive is a deeper tier of an active archive solution.

We are not competing with object storage vendors, but are partnering with them to ensure certain data to be stored in the appropriate storage tier.

FUJIFILM Object Archive is designed to work on-premise. With an S3-compatible API, data can be easily archived to offline tape storage which provides an air-gap security.

Frequently Asked
Questions
OTFormat is a tape format for object storage. It allows for objects and metadata to be efficiently written and read to and from tape in native form. OTFormat is an open format. Specifications can be found here and the OTFormat Reader can be downloaded here.

We support various tape manufacturers such as Dell, HPE, IBM, Oracle, Qualstar, and Spectra Logic.

Currently, FUJIFILM Object Archive supports LTO7, LTO8, LTO9 and IBM enterprise 3592.

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari

Yes, FUJIFILM Object Archive supports AES256 encryption.