<html xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 11 (filtered medium)"> <style>  </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple> <div class=Section1> This is a bit off topic however someone here probably had run into this before. Where I work we receive tests in data format via ftp and flash memory chips that are mailed.<o:p></o:p> The raw data is zipped, when we get it our techs interpret the data and create a report. Now we have the original zipped file +-50mb, The processed file +-85mb and a report at about 5 meg. Until recently we have just moved the finished files compressed on a “tank” machine in the office. We have filled 4 80gig drives. More and more tests are coming in now and im running out of room to put stuff. I was thinking of a Network Area Storage device but then I got to thinking we are eventually going to fill it up too and backing up all this may prove to be quite a task. So now im guessing I should look towards a library / archival setup. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Here is where things may get complicated. I can’t just on a whim archive stuff. The data is for cardiac testing patients, we are required to keep all the files for at least 7-10 years. My technicians will need to go back 4-5 months at any time to get the information if requested by insurance or the ordering doctor. We were quite small, performing maybe 4-5 tests a week, my boss bought out another company and we are now processing 75+ tests a week. Anyone have any idea of a ready-made solution? I’ve goggled for NAS and it does not seem to be a viable long term solution. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Thank in advance,<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Vinny<o:p></o:p> </div> </body> </html>