Data protection

• hardware based checksums between server memory and all storage media (T10 PI) - in development -

• trusted encrypted network transfers

• per file checksum comparison when data is read (MD5) info

• data copies at distinct physical locations

• user verifiable checksum (of published data) - in development (EUDAT) -

Data storage

• support for large volumes ( > 10 Petabyte ) and large file sizes ( > 100 Gigabyte)

• storage classes single, dual (dissimilar technology)

Data Access

• easy access with common protocols and clients using federated authentication of bwIDM in BW

• supporting rules for good scientific practice (retention of data for at least10 year)

• simple publication of data - in development -

• published data is automatically set read-only (immutable data) - in development -

Miscellaneous

• sharing of data - in development -

• scheduled deletion - in development 

• features for distinct user groups that require storage for their own applications*)