Transparent Data Movement
Patented policy-driven data tiering that automatically moves data from BrickStor SP datasets to S3 object storage, NFS targets, or other BrickStor systems — with files remaining accessible and protected throughout.
Watch TDM tier and clean up your data
See how Transparent Data Movement transparently relocates cold and warm data from BrickStor SP to S3, NFS, or another BrickStor — with original paths preserved and ABAC policy intact.
Data grows, but not all data belongs on primary storage
BrickStor SP datasets grow continuously. Active, frequently accessed data belongs on high-performance storage — but older, infrequently accessed files don't need to occupy the same tier. Manually identifying and relocating aging data is time-consuming, error-prone, and typically doesn't happen at all.
Transparent Data Movement solves this with policy-driven, automatic tiering from BrickStor SP datasets to designated targets — keeping high-performance storage focused on the data that needs it.
How TDM works
Policy-Driven Tiering
Define policies based on age, access frequency, and file type that automatically tier data from a BrickStor SP dataset to a designated TDM target — without requiring manual intervention.
Transparent File Access
Files remain accessible through the same paths and protocols after tiering. Users and applications see no difference — no broken links, no stubs, no workflow disruption.
S3 Object Storage Targets
Tier infrequently accessed data from BrickStor SP datasets to S3-compatible object storage — on-premises object stores or cloud-based S3 services.
NFS Share Targets
Tier data from BrickStor SP to an NFS-based storage target for cost-effective long-term retention while maintaining access from the originating BrickStor dataset.
BrickStor-to-BrickStor Tiering
Tier data from one BrickStor SP instance to another — useful for tiering between performance tiers, sites, or capacity pools within a BrickStor environment.
Security Preserved Across Tiers
Encryption, access controls, and data attributes are maintained throughout the tiering process. Data moved by TDM remains protected and fully attributed regardless of which target it resides on.
Where TDM can tier your data
S3 Object Storage
Cloud (AWS S3, Azure Blob, compatible services) or on-premises S3 object stores
NFS Share
Any NFS-accessible storage target on the network
BrickStor SP
Another BrickStor SP system acting as a capacity or archive tier
TDM Architecture
Common tiering applications
Archive & Compliance Tiering
Automatically tier aging compliance records, audit logs, and historical files to lower-cost S3 or NFS storage while keeping them accessible from the original BrickStor dataset path.
Cloud Object Storage Tiering
Extend BrickStor SP capacity to cloud-based S3 object stores, enabling cost-effective hybrid cloud storage without re-architecting applications or disrupting users.
Capacity Management
Keep high-performance BrickStor SP storage focused on active data by automatically tiering cold and warm data to less expensive NFS or object targets based on defined policies.
Multi-Tier BrickStor Environments
In environments with multiple BrickStor SP systems, TDM can move data between instances to balance capacity, separate active and retained data, or manage tiered storage pools.
Security follows the data
TDM is built into BrickStor SP — not a bolt-on. That means Active Defense, ABAC, encryption, and immutable audit trails extend to data across all supported targets. Security policies follow the data, not the storage location.
Explore BrickStor SPFrequently asked questions
- Transparent Data Movement (TDM) is RackTop's patented technology that automatically tiers data from a BrickStor SP dataset to a designated storage target — S3 object storage, an NFS share, or another BrickStor SP system — based on configurable policies, without disrupting user or application access.
- TDM supports three types of targets: S3-compatible object storage (cloud or on-premises), NFS shares, and other BrickStor SP systems. Data tiered to these targets remains accessible through the original BrickStor dataset path.
- No. TDM is a data tiering technology — it moves data from BrickStor SP datasets to supported TDM targets based on policy. It is not a migration tool and does not replace or proxy third-party storage systems. Data migration capabilities are on the RackTop product roadmap.
- Yes. TDM can tier data from a BrickStor SP dataset to S3-compatible cloud object stores, enabling cost-effective hybrid storage architectures with data remaining accessible from BrickStor SP.
- Yes. TDM preserves encryption and access controls throughout the tiering process. Data moved to TDM targets remains protected, and the originating BrickStor SP maintains an audit log for tiering activity and user behavior activity. Active Defense still protects TDM enabled datasets.
Tier Data Intelligently Without Sacrificing Security
Transparent Data Movement keeps your BrickStor SP storage focused on active data while automatically tiering the rest — with security controls that follow every byte.