HP StorageWorks Reference Information Storage System (RISS) is the active-archiving solution that exploits data by turning it into information. Application aware, content based indexing and powerful search tools ensure unprecedented accessibility to information. Data is stored securely to assist customers that need to comply with data retention regulations and IT operational costs are minimized via automated data migration policies and end user initiated information retrievals.The first release of Reference Information Storage System is focused on active archiving of email and Microsoft Office documents. Later releases, including HP ILM partner integrations, will expand support to cover all forms of reference information.Unlike competing solutions, Reference Information Storage System integrates all of the required hardware, software and services to deliver cost effective, long-term storage of reference information. The solution architecture supports linear scalability without loss of performance by intelligently distributing terabytes of content across a grid of storage smart cells.