Barracuda Backup Server 1090.
128 TB. Local and Cloud-Ready.
Rack-mounted appliance built for large enterprise environments. It combines local storage with inline deduplication and
integrated cloud replication to protect physical servers, virtual machines, and SaaS data against ransomware, hardware
failure, and disaster.
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Specifications
Backup Server 1090 at a Glance
Storage and Deduplication
The Backup Server 1090 provides 128 TB of usable local storage across 18 x 10 TB hot-swappable drives in a hardware RAID configuration, with dedicated database and OS disks on a separate HW RAID 10 array. Barracuda's inline variable-block deduplication analyzes data type and chunk size as data arrives, significantly reducing storage consumption and the bandwidth required for cloud replication, without a separate post-process step.
Encryption and Security
All data is protected in transit and at rest using 256-bit AES encryption. The appliance runs a hardened Linux OS that is far less vulnerable to ransomware and malware than Windows-based backup solutions. If ransomware hits, your team can eliminate the malware, remove the encrypted files, and restore clean data from the Barracuda Backup, typically within an hour. Cloud replicas are encrypted end to end using the same 256-bit AES standard.
Recovery Options
The Backup Server 1090 supports bare metal restores for physical servers, image-based restores for virtual machines, and near-continuous data protection with backups every 15 minutes for mission-critical systems. Barracuda LiveBoot lets you boot VMware or Hyper-V VMs directly from deduplicated backup storage in minutes. Cloud LiveBoot extends this capability offsite using Barracuda Cloud Storage, enabling full disaster recovery without a secondary physical appliance on-site.
Hardware and Connectivity
The 4U chassis includes two 10GB RJ45 network interfaces plus a standard 2-port 10Gb Fiber SFP+ module for high-throughput environments. Hot-swappable drives and redundant hot-swap power supplies (1300W) keep the appliance running during component replacement. Dimensions are 17.4 x 7.0 x 27.9 inches and weight is 121 lbs. Both site-to-site replication sending and receiving are supported, and a free hardware refresh is included every four years with an Instant Replacement subscription.
Not Sure the 1090 Is the Right Fit?
Barracuda Backup Servers range from desktop units to high-capacity 4U appliances. Our certified advisors can help you match your production data size and recovery time objectives to the right model and subscription tier.
The Barracuda Backup Server 1090 is recommended for production environments with up to 50 TB of data. It provides 128 TB of usable local storage, which gives you headroom for deduplication ratios, multiple recovery points, and long-term retention. It is a 4U rack-mounted appliance and is typically deployed in large enterprise and mid-size data center environments where both high storage capacity and high-speed connectivity are required.
Yes. The Backup Server 1090 runs a hardened Linux OS that is substantially less exposed to ransomware than Windows-based backup systems. All backups are stored with 256-bit AES encryption both locally and in Barracuda Cloud. If a ransomware attack hits your production environment, your team can remove the malware, delete the affected files, and restore clean data from the Barracuda appliance, often in less than an hour. Backup data stored in the cloud remains unaffected by attacks on your local network.
The Backup Server 1090 supports bare metal restores for physical servers, fast image-based restores for virtual machines, and granular file-level recovery. For VMware and Hyper-V environments, Barracuda LiveBoot lets you boot a protected VM directly from deduplicated backup storage in minutes if primary storage is lost. Customers with an Instant Replacement and cloud subscription can also use Cloud LiveBoot to run VMs from Barracuda Cloud Storage while their on-premises environment is being recovered.
The Barracuda Backup Server 1090 w/ 10GBE Fiber NIC (model BBS1091a) includes a standard 2-port SFP+ fiber transceiver module in addition to the two 10GB RJ45 copper network interfaces. This gives you the flexibility to connect directly into a 10Gb fiber switch fabric, which is common in larger data center environments. If your switching infrastructure uses copper, both models provide the same two 10GB RJ45 ports and identical backup and recovery capabilities.
No. Barracuda Backup carries no per-agent or per-application licensing fees. You pay for the appliance and your cloud storage subscription, and you can protect as many servers, workstations, and applications as your environment requires without additional per-seat costs. This makes the total cost of ownership more predictable as your environment grows, and removes the friction of tracking individual agent licenses across your infrastructure.
Ready to Put 128 TB of Backup Behind Your Business?
Our certified Barracuda advisors can help you configure the right Backup Server 1090 bundle, cloud storage subscription, and Instant Replacement plan for your environment. Get a quote today.
