# Solution overview

**Xopero Unified Protection (XUP) combines simplicity, cost efficiency, and reliability to meet the needs of even the most demanding virtual, physical, and hybrid environments.**

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## General information

**Xopero Unified Protection** (**XUP**) is an advanced hardware–software solution that combines the performance of a physical server with preconfigured **Xopero ONE** software. It's a "plug-and-forget" solution — the deployment process is straightforward, requiring only mounting the device in a rack cabinet and performing basic network configuration. With these steps completed, the system is fully operational, and users can immediately log in to the management panel.

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Currently, the **XUP** solution is delivered exclusively in a rack enclosure form, while support for legacy desktop versions is still maintained for existing users.
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<figure><img src="/files/FlcNbuY7I1ByLj05atxT" alt=""><figcaption><p><em><strong>Xopero Unified Protection</strong> (<strong>XUP</strong>) device.</em></p></figcaption></figure>

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## Operating models

The **XUP** device is designed to support diverse network environments and varying IT security requirements. It can be deployed in one of two operating models:

1. **Online model** — enables full connectivity to external networks, allowing remote management and administration.
2. **DMZ (demilitarized zone) model** — places **XUP** within an isolated zone (local network) with no access to external networks.

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## Data security and retention

**XUP** emphasizes protecting data against accidental or intentional deletion (for example, as a result of a ransomware attack). The security system is based on two key pillars:

1. **Versioning (7 days)** — data must remain in the system for at least one week before it can be permanently deleted.
2. **Compliance mode (24-hour buffer)** — an additional layer of protection that delays complete data deletion by 24 hours, giving administrators time to respond in critical situations.

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## Flexibility and monitoring

Each **Xopero Unified Protection** device is equipped with an integrated management system (**Xopero Unified Protection Management Service**, abbreviated as **XUP Management Service**), which enables:

1. Performing basic network configuration.
2. Monitoring the condition of physical storage medium using SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology):
   * The storage health monitoring system (SMART or S.M.A.R.T.) enables active tracking of key operational metrics, such as device status and storage consumption. It continuously reports disk performance parameters and presents the technical condition using clear color-coded indicators:
     * <mark style="color:blue;">**OK**</mark>**&#x20;status** — marked in blue, indicates proper operation of the storage medium.
     * <mark style="color:red;">**Fail**</mark>**&#x20;status** (or <mark style="color:red;">**no SMART data available**</mark>) — marked in red, indicates a failure or inability to read diagnostic parameters.


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