
Simple and Affordable Storage
Spectra BlackPearl Nearline Gateway solves the problem of costly and complex approaches to digital preservation. With support for a variety of storage targets, BlackPearl Nearline Gateway provides a simple and affordable solution and is designed for numerous concurrent workflows. By integrating Spectra DS3 with a range of certified clients and simple file movers, BlackPearl Nearline Gateway reduces the need for expensive third-party data movers.
Benefits of BlackPearl Nearline Gateway
Support for Multiple Storage Targets and Concurrent Workflows
- BlackPearl Object Storage Disk can be implemented for instant access to all data
- Public cloud storage can be configured as a storage target, for long-term retention and disaster recovery
- Advanced policy management defines the storage target retention and number of copies
- The RESTful interface automates the movement of large data sets to and from disk and tape storage
Multiple Integration Methods
- BlackPearl RioBroker software acts as a data mover to speed file transfers, streamline workflows and scale out performance and capacity
- Spectra DS3 enables third-party data management applications to seamlessly move data to and from disk and tape storage
- API and SDK available for easy purpose-built integrations and to create the desired workflow for every organization
Secure Ransomware Resiliency
- Secure on-premises storage that protects data from internal and external threats, tape provides offline air-gap copies of data
- Multi-tenancy ensures data is isolated with restricted visibility
- Encryption at rest and in-flight eliminates unintended data exposure

Attack-Hardened Features
BlackPearl Nearline Gateway delivers simple and affordable storage for numerous concurrent workflows.

BlackPearl Nearline Gateway Use Cases






BlackPearl Nearline Gateway Information
- Scale to multiple exabytes of storage creating a virtually limitless storage repository
- BlackPearl Object Storage Disk can expand from 80TB to 20PB per system
- Create multiple copies of data and even manage ejected media for affordable offline storage
Self-Protecting Attack-Hardened Storage
- ZFS self-healing storage ensures data is accurate
- Continuous check for bit rot and automatic error corrections
- Erasure-coded checksum verification at the file or file-part level
- Multi-factor authentication, Object Lock, multi-site replication
- Optional self-encrypting drives for additional security
Certified Integration Program
- Client certification to ensure full operation and tight integration
- API and SDK to build and create integrated clients
- Developer program to test and certify clients
- BlackPearl RioBroker software is a front-end data mover that scales-out performance and capacity
For complete specifications, please contact your Spectra Representative
* In a 42U rack
On-Premises Glacier*
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