Xopero Unified Protection (XUP) is designed for seamless integration into modern data center environments. The hardware appliance adhere to global industry standards, ensuring compatibility with existing server infrastructure and enabling straightforward deployment in standard rack cabinets.

Rack form factors

Server racks are measured in rack units (U), where 1U equals 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) in height. The industry standard for a full-sized cabinet is 42U, which provides space for servers, networking, and storage.

Xopero Unified Protection (XUP) is available in two physical configurations:

1. Small (1U) — a compact, slim design suitable for both high-density environments and small server rooms.

2. Standard (2U) — a configuration that provides additional physical space for increased storage capacity.

Every XUP appliance ships with sliding rails included in the kit.

The appliance has a chassis depth of approximately 58.42 cm (23 inches), making it compatible with most standard-depth racks and many medium-depth wall-mounted and office cabinets.

Xopero Unified Protection (XUP) implements a multi-layered data immutability architecture to mitigate the impact of ransomware attacks and reduce the risk of threat propagation within the storage infrastructure.

General information

The Xopero ONE system compresses and encrypts data, storing it in non-executable formats. The solution uses immutable storage compliant with the WORM standard, preventing accidental or intentional encryption, modification, or deletion of backup data. Authentication mechanisms restrict access to the storage, ensuring that ransomware cannot access stored data, even if the source machine is compromised.

The AirGap data protection method, based on xSAIR (Secure AirGap Immutable Repository) technology, provides an additional layer of security by isolating data within a demilitarized zone (DMZ) and enabling replication to the isolated environment (an additional XUP appliance). As part of Xopero Unified Protection, the AirGap solution helps ensure resilient, threat-resistant data storage systems.

Data retention and protection mechanisms

To ensure the highest level of security, XUP data storage uses advanced protection rules to prevent unauthorized or accidental data deletion. It is based on two key mechanisms: versioning and compliance.

The versioning feature is configured with a 7-day retention period — each modification or overwrite attempt creates a new data iteration, while previous versions are retained for one week. This allows users to restore data from any backup point within that period.

An additional layer of protection is based on the compliance mechanism, configured with a 24-hour retention window. In this mode:

• Data can be deleted only after the minimum retention period of 7 days has elapsed.

• After this period, an additional 24-hour buffer is activated, preventing final data deletion.

• During the compliance lock period, no user (including the root administrator) can delete protected data earlier.

The combination of these mechanisms creates an effective security barrier that significantly extends the time required to execute a destructive attack on the data.

Xopero Unified Protection (XUP) integrates hardware and software components into a single appliance designed for comprehensive data protection. The XUP architecture includes an integrated data storage layer, a management interface, and a core system environment, providing centralized backup management, secure data storage, and simplified deployment. This unified design streamlines implementation, reduces infrastructure complexity, and ensures consistent protection across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.

Device architecture

The Xopero Unified Protection (XUP) solution consists of the following components:

1. Hardware layer based on rack-mounted servers.

2. XUP software layer — responsible for device initialization, providing S3-compatible storage, monitoring service health, and delivering the device management interface.

3. Xopero ONE service — enables the creation and execution of backup plans. The solution also includes a built-in backup agent.

The key system components include:

1. Xopero ONE backup agent, which enables high-speed data processing directly on the device.

2. Xopero ONE software, which enables execution of backup tasks.

3. XUP management console, used to monitor device status and modify network settings.

1. An integrated data storage system based on S3 bucket technology.

2. A high-performance disk architecture — the system uses storage tiering, with fast NVMe drives for the operating system and high-capacity HDDs (SATA/SAS) for backup storage in a SaaS model.

For the operating model with external network access, the Xopero Unified Protection system updates automatically. Available updates are displayed on the XUP management panel login screen.

The DMZ model, which has no external network access, requires manual updates performed by a dedicated Xopero technical support specialist.