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Intro to reByte
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Since June of 2003, we've received thousands of inquiries from buyers and potential buyers of reByte systems. Below is a list of nearly every question and answer that's been asked so far. Take a moment to research the questions you need answered.
If you don't find the answers you're looking for, just ask! We're happy to help
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reByte Online Documentation
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These are HTML and web-readable versions of the reByte documentation for easy access, searching and review.
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Comparing reByte to other backup and NAS solutions
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What is a NAS or Network Attached Storage / Network Attached Server? In what ways is reByte the same or different than a NAS?
Who is reByte’s competition? I’ve seen and heard about other NAS devices like Snap Server but I get confused. What makes reByte different from the others?
How does reByte compare to a Mirra Personal File Server?
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System and hardware requirements
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What components do you need to build a reByte system?
What are the minimum hardware requirements?
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Everything you need to know about reByte and hard drives
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How many hard drives can reByte support?
The technical details about storage and reByte.
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Installing and managing reByte
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Most users can install a reByte and have it running in 20-30 minutes.
Here are some tips to get you going quickly:
- Read the documentation! Everything is online--over 90% of all trouble ticket inquiries are answered in the documentation!
- Read these FAQs
- Watch the installation videos and tutorials
- Review our knowledge base. Most of the problems that have been encountered have been answered and posted there
Managing and maintaining a reByte is easy too. Most users set it up and forget about it. Some of our customers say they haven't rebooted their systems in over six months!
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reByte capabilities
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reByte is a file server, automatic backup appliance, remote access device and much more.
There are some capabilities not built into reByte. This is some information on what isn't and why.
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reByte as a file server
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First and foremost, reByte can be used as a file server.
How many users are supported? Does reByte support long filenames? Users, groups, file sharing details and more.
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reSave -- reByte's backup software solution
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reSave is reByte's backup software solution. One of the things that makes it unique is it's ability to back up any client on the network without installing software on it.
Learn about the way reSave stores your information, how to retrieve information, accessing locked or busy files and how to set up "versioning" with your reByte.
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reSync -- Server to server synchonization and disaster recovery
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Scheduled for release in Q2 of 2004, reSync will provide automatic reByte to reByte synchronization.
Forget about dealing with tapes, offsite storage, rotation and the failed recovery. With reSync, you can simply put a second reByte system anywhere, configure the server to be mirrored and forget about it.
In the event that you experience a major data disaster, you'll be able to access your second system remotely and copy your saved data from it and be up and running in no time.
This section covers all the most commonly asked questions about reSync and disaster recovery.
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reByte and wireless (WiFi)
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Using wireless in a fault intolerant environment isn't what it's cracked up to be.
Learn how to effectively use WiFi in a network attached storage and personal server situation.
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Replacing tape backup
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If you use tape storage, learn how reByte can quickly and easily replace tape.
Rotational backups, interfacing tape systems and removable backup solutions are just some of the topics discussed in this section.
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Remote access and security
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How secure is reByte? What about security? Are your files safe on reByte?
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Technical Support
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What can I expect from reByte's technical support? What's free and what isn't?
What level of technical hand-holding do most reByte owners get?
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Disaster recovery and restoring files
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How do I recover from a disaster if one of my computers fail? Or worse yet, what happens if my reByte fails?
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Other hardware support
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What devices does reByte work with now? What can I expect it to connect to or work with in the future?
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The future of reByte
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Every day we get dozens of suggestions from users like you who would like reByte to add features and capabilities.
What can you expect to see in the future?
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Dealers, VARS, resellers
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In addition to providing a valuable product, reByte is focusing heavily on it's dealer channel to build products with "reByte Inside".
Here's some basic information about becoming a dealer.
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Affiliates
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Becoming a reByte affiliate can generate excellent cash if you:
- Have relationships with people who need reByte hardware
- When you refer someone to our web site to buy a reByte
- When you refer someone who becomes an affiliate--you get paid every time they make a sale!
- Manage a large database
- Manage or support a web site with over 5,000 unique monthly visitors
We use a two-level affiliate payout strategy. The bottom line is reByte pays you:
- Every time you refer someone to our web site and they make a purchase
- If you refer someone to us who becomes an affiliate--you get paid every time THEY refer someone to us and they make a sale!
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Corporate
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This is where you'll find general information about reByte™, our privacy policy and general information
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Investors
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reByte is a privately-held company. If you're an accredited investor and are interested in helping reByte grow, we'd love to chat with you.
Please fill out our Contact Us form and our CEO, David Cousins will respond quickly to your inquiry.