It's archiving of files. These files could be accessed but should be available within 1-2 hours for the client. I'm looking for a solution which isn't that expensive.
For an availability of files between 1 or 2 hours you could use an HSM solution using the correct software (as Legato, Veritas, NetVault, etc) and a tape library. As an example, a SDLT600 Tape can store 300GB native of data (~600GB compressed by specs), LTO2 can store more data.
If you are just doing file services, you could go for an older CLARiiON, maybe an LC4700 and stack it on top of a few Dell PV-630s. You could add more PV-630s as you go, and if necessary start a new stack down the road with another CLARiiON. I'm not sure how much 630s are going for these days, but I'd think they'd be rather inexpensive.
This is solid enough for essential data and can simply be plugged into your network. Though I would not suggest it for mission/business critical data such as a daily use database.
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