Faster Backups and Stronger Ransomware Recovery With ExaGrid
ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage helps IT teams speed up backups and restores while improving ransomware recovery. Learn how scale‑out backup storage supports long‑term retention without growing complexity.
Backup storage often becomes harder to manage as data grows. Longer backup windows, rising costs and security gaps can put pressure on your team. ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage is designed to address those challenges without adding operational overhead.
ExaGrid uses a two‑tier approach that separates short‑term performance from long‑term retention. A disk‑cache Landing Zone handles backups, restores and instant virtual machine (VM) recoveries at high speed. A separate Repository Tier stores long‑term data at a lower cost, helping you control storage spend while keeping data accessible when you need it.
Fixed Backup Windows as Data Grows
Many backup environments struggle as capacity increases. ExaGrid’s scale‑out architecture is built with full appliances that grow as your data grows. This design keeps backup windows predictable over time, reducing the need for disruptive upgrades.
Because each appliance adds processing power and storage together, performance does not degrade as retention requirements expand. That approach also helps avoid forced refresh cycles that can strain budgets and planning cycles.
Stronger Protection Against Ransomware
Ransomware recovery remains a top concern for IT leaders. ExaGrid includes multiple layers of protection designed to help you recover clean data after an attack. Its tiered architecture includes a non‑network‑facing repository, delayed deletes and immutable objects.
ExaGrid also offers AI‑Powered Retention Time‑Lock, which helps prevent attackers from shortening retention periods. These safeguards give you more confidence that backup data remains available when recovery matters most
Broad Support and Simple Deployment
ExaGrid works with more than 25 leading backup applications, along with direct database dumps. That flexibility allows you to support multiple backup approaches within the same environment, which is helpful in complex enterprise settings.
Deployment is straightforward. You can rack the appliances and complete installation with ExaGrid support by phone or WebEx. Most installs take between 30 minutes and three hours, and there is no charge for installation services.
Built for Midmarket and Enterprise Needs
Organizations across industries rely on backup storage, but ExaGrid is best suited for upper‑midmarket and large enterprise environments. It is a strong fit for teams managing 50TB or more of data with long‑term retention needs.
Customers often see faster backups and restores, less time spent managing storage and consistent performance as data grows. Disaster recovery options include replication to secondary sites, multi‑hop replication and support for AWS and Azure.
Why Partner With CDW
CDW works closely with ExaGrid to help you choose, test and deploy backup storage that fits your environment. From planning through proof of concept, CDW helps reduce risk and align technology decisions with your operational goals.
Talk with your CDW account manager to set up an ExaGrid proof of concept and see how it works in your environment.