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Storage & Server Solutions for SLED
Organizations

Transforming IT Infrastructure for Schools and Government Agencies

Educational institutions and government agencies in the SLED (State, Local, and Education) market require robust, scalable, and secure storage and server solutions to handle their growing IT demands. At RD Data Products, we offer cutting-edge hardware and services tailored to meet the unique challenges of New Jersey’s public sector organizations.

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Discover how our storage and server solutions can empower your IT operations to thrive in a digital-first environment.

Enterprise Storage Solutions

Secure and Scalable Storage
for Critical Data

Reliable and secure storage to support exponential growth of critical data.

Our enterprise storage solutions include: 

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  • Scalable Storage Arrays – Seamlessly expand capacity to meet future demands.
     

  • Hybrid and All-Flash Options – High-speed performance for critical workloads.
     

  • Data Replication and Backup – Protect your data with advanced redundancy.

Benefits for SLED:​​

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  • Securely store student records, citizen data, and administrative files.
     

  • Ensure fast access to critical information.
     

  • Maintain compliance with data regulations such as FERPA and HIPAA.

Server Infrastructure Solutions

Reliable Servers for Uninterrupted Operations

Server infrastructure solutions built to support mission-critical applications and workloads.

Key features include:

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  • High-Performance Servers – Ideal for virtualization, databases, and hybrid environments.
     

  • Energy-Efficient Designs – Reduce power consumption without compromising performance.
     

  • Redundant Power Supplies – Minimize downtime with failover capabilities.

Benefits for SLED:​​

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  • Optimize IT infrastructure for both on-premises and cloud-based environments.
     

  • Support remote work and hybrid learning with reliable performance.
     

  • Scale operations as your organization grows.

Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)

Simplify IT Management with All-in-One Solutions

Integrate compute, storage, and networking into a single system with Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI).

Our HCI solutions provide:

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  • Simplified Management – Centralize IT operations with an intuitive dashboard.
     

  • Scalable Clusters – Add resources easily without overprovisioning.
     

  • Built-In Data Protection – Ensure business continuity with advanced backup options.

Benefits for SLED:​​

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  • Reduce hardware footprint and operational costs.
     

  • Increase flexibility for deploying new services.
     

  • Improve disaster recovery with automated failover.

Why RD Data Products
for Storage & Servers?

Proven Expertise
Over 35 years of experience serving schools and government agencies in New Jersey.

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Tailored Solutions
Custom-designed storage and server setups for unique organizational needs.


Comprehensive Support
A single point of contact for all hardware and service requirements.

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