What is ABRA? The CSU ABRA solution is a network attached storage device for Windows Servers that comes with all backup, recovery and virtualization software  needed to protect your business. The ABRA is not a product, it’s a solution. CSU offers this solution to eliminate the painful task of managing backups and provide instant recovery from a disaster or failure. The CSU ABRA solution offers the following features:

            Standby Server With ABRA’s Instant Virtualization capability, the ABRA device can be configured to function as a standby server within minutes. This eliminates costly downtime due to server hardware failures. The ABRA virtualizes servers directly from the backup image. There is no need for additional hardware.

            Backup & Recovery For file and database recovery, the ABRA brings simplicity, speed, and reliability. By taking snapshots as frequently as every 15 minutes, the ABRA eliminates the time wasting task of tape recovery, which is usually from the night before. The block level replication provides added protection against corrupted open files.

            Bare Metal Restore Bare Metal Restore  gives you the ability to restore to a virtual server or dissimilar hardware configuration for ease of recovery after a disaster; for example a hardware failure. This gives you flexibility for restorations and doesn’t require the cost and effort of keeping a standby server ready at all times.

            Mailbox & Message Level Recovery Email has become the lifeblood of the business world. With ABRA, you will be able to perform mailbox & message restorations faster than ever. With short recovery times and frequent recovery points, setbacks are fewer and employees are able to stay connected and productive.  

            Replication Options ABRA provides features to synchronize your backup(s) to a local or network destination. This copies your entire backup chain to a redundant location for archiving and disaster recovery.