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Today’s backup environments -driving new challenges
Traditional backup is not doing the job Not meeting backup windows Not meeting reliability objectives Faster recovery requirements
Managing backup is difficult Complex, difficult to manage environments Every customer is unique Inefficient hardware utilization (tape drives
and media)
Consolidation of resources is a necessity Limit spending on tape - but still need
to utilize tape resources Business acquisitions
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… Sun views Virtual Tape as one of THE key strategies for improving Backup/Recovery
Cost of Backup/Restore
Solu
tion
Valu
e*
HighLow
High
Low
*Solution Value =Speed of Back-up/ Restore(20%) + Reliability of Back-up(20%)+ Ease of Management(20%) + Scalability(20%) + DR Tolerance(20%)
Disk Replication
Tape Back-up
D2D2T
Network Based Replication
CDP
Tape Emulation SW
Disk-based Back up Appliance
Tape Back up Solution
D2D SolutionTraditional D2D
SolutionD2D2T Solution
Entirely Disk-BasedTape and Hybrid
Virtual Tape
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What Does the VTL Appliance Do? VTL Appliance emulates tape
library, drives, and cartridges
Disk performance with a “tape” look and feel.
Many more “virtual” tape resources
Support for many backup applications
Improve reliability and performance
Simplifies management
Application Servers with 3rd Party Backup Software
Emulated:• Library• Drive• Cartridges
VTLAppliance
Tape Automation
Ability to migrate to or from physical tape without impact to servers or backup window
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VTL Appliance
Delivered as an integrated appliance VTL Value – Small datacenter/remote office VTL1000 series - expandable simple configurations VTL2000 and 3000 series – performance, capacity, and
advanced feature configurations
Simple Administration Easy to use VTL GUI Integrated disk management
On-site installation is performed by trained SUN professionals
Professional Services - VTL implementation and integration with your backup application(s)
All components are covered by a two year, 24 x 7, 4 hour response warranty.
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VTL Core Features
Emulates multiple virtual tape libraries and drives
Create virtual tapes from physical tapes
Virtual tape compression
High availability configuration (Standard with VTL 3540)
Database/Meta-data protection
Administrator, guest profiles
Multiple backup software support
FC front-end connectivity
FC Disk connectivity
Multiple Physical Library support
SNMP traps
Scriptable CLI
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The Sun StorageTek VTL “plays well with others”
We support the most common Back-up Applications
With others supported soon...
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VTL Plus
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VTL Components – Server
Sun Advantage – Sun server and Solaris 10 OS V40z Server – 21 Performance world records 2x MTBF of PC based platforms Solaris –
• Considered Secure by US government • 30% performance increase - Better I/O management• More mature and reliable then Linux • Solaris’ binary compatibility
VTL3000 has dual, HA active-active servers for complete protection against the failure of any components
Greater FC connectivity - Up to 28 FC ports per Node Flexible backup server connectivity
• Direct FC (p-t-p), Loop, or Switched connections to backup servers Direct (p-t-p) connections to disk cache
Dual Gbit Ethernet connections One for Management and one for Replication
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Security
Scalability
Performance
Base Solaris evaluated to EAL 4+ Accepted by US gov't (not Linux!)
From 1 core/cpu to 256 cores/cpu
More efficient I/O stack management than Linux
Large volumes of information Long retention times Electronically accessible
Solaris scalability and flexibility gives VTL scalability and flexibility – on the same code base
30% boost received immediately on port to Solaris
It matters for VTL because. . . Solaris is a leading OS for ...
... And Solaris opens up future potential areas to exploit – think clustering, fault monitoring, containers, remote management, etc.
Why does Solaris matter?Key Solaris features strengthen VTL
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VTL Components – Disk Buffer
High performance disk array optimized for virtual tape 4 Gb FC end-to-end connectivity Modular array using 500 or 750 GB SATA II drives - -
specifically configured for sequential or streaming workloads Global hot spares (no copy back) Non disruptive reconfigurations
• Add more capacity without bringing down the appliance Non disruptive servicing
• Replace disk spindles without bringing down the appliance
Complete capacity flexibility with out a Fork-lift upgrade
Focus on upgrades vs. replacement 5 TB to 164 TB (useable) throughout the VTL family
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VTL ValueVTL Value
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VTL Value Architectural Comparison
Single Integrated
System
Sun Fire X4500 Data
Server+
Sun StorageTek
VTL Software
Server + Network + Storage Arrays
Multiple Disk Arrays
Server
StorageNetwork
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VTL Value Software is Fully Featured
VTL Value – Available July!Virtual Tape EmulationVirtual Tape Emulation
Policy/Configuration Policy/Configuration ManagementManagement
Service
Volume Management
IP replication (9/07)
Physical Tape Management (9/07)
Secure tape (9/07)Secure tape (9/07)
64 virtual tape libraries64 virtual tape libraries512 virtual tape drives512 virtual tape drives1024 virtual tape cartridges1024 virtual tape cartridges
Encryption on Physical tape Encryption on Physical tape
VTL Graphical Interface VTL Graphical Interface CLICLICall Home – emailCall Home – emailInstall and Initial configurationInstall and Initial configuration
ACSLSACSLSSCM-3 (SCSi Media Changer)SCM-3 (SCSi Media Changer)
IP ChannelIP ChannelAsynchronousAsynchronous
ZFS – RAIDZZFS – RAIDZPre configuredPre configured
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An Excellent Standalone SolutionEmulated:• Library• Drive• Cartridges
VTLValue
VTL Plus
BackupServer
Option
Physical Tape
VTL Value enables you VTL Value enables you to scale upward as your business grows!to scale upward as your business grows!
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VTL Value is a Key Component to Implementing an enterprise-class “Hub & Spoke” solution
VTL Plus Primary Data Center - NY
Remote Office - Atlanta
VTL Value #1Remote Office - Chicago
VTL Value #2Remote Office - Dallas
Remote Office - LA
VTL Value shares the same base code as VTL Plus VTL Value shares the same base code as VTL Plus providing “providing “manage from anywheremanage from anywhere” benefits” benefits
VTL Value #4VTL Value #2
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VTL Optional Features
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Tape Caching
The VTL acts as cache to the physical tape library, providing transparent access to data regardless of its location.
Tapes always appear to be inside virtual libraries Backup application will always have direct access to data VTL maps directly to tape resources
Policy based migration of virtual cartridges to physical tape Age of data Time of day Disk space used End of backup
Provides flexible space reclamation policies Free space immediately upon migration, After specified retention period, When running out of space
BackupServer
VTL Tape Library
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VTL Secure Tape Tape Export with Encryption
Portable media protection Protects data when exported to physical
media Guards against lost or misplaced tapes Guards against unauthorized access
Works with existing backup environment
No need to change existing backup applications
Encryption done outside backup window to eliminate performance impact
Simple and Effective Key Management
Key(s) generation via user specified “secret phrase”
BackupServer
VTL Tape Library
BackupServer
VTL Tape Library
ImportExport
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VTL Remote Replication for Disaster Recovery
Replicated virtual volumes stored in
the VTL buffer
Local Site
Remote Site
IP WAN
Backup Clients
SSAANN
SSAANN
Backup servers Options:
• IP Compression• Encryption
Remote replication provides the ability to replicate virtual volumes from one VTL to another.
In the event of a disaster at the local site recoveries can take place from the remote VTL
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BackupServer
VTL
Encrypted Replication
Secure Transmission Remote Replication with Encryption
Secure offsite storage Replication of virtual tapes across an IP
network Time or capacity based data replication across
any distance Bandwidth-conserving, delta-based replication No impact to production environment Encryption protects data in transit and at the
remote site Remote virtual tapes can only be accessed
with original key
VTL
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VTL with ACSLS support Shared Tape resources
ACSLS server v7.x and 6.x support Uses standard SUN/STK API to address ACSLS server Leverage SUN VTL – Virtual Library definition Support for all ACSLS managed libraries (SL8500, PowderHorn, L180, L700, etc.)
Backup servers
VTLVirtual Tape
Library
SSAANN
SSAANN
Shared Tape Automation
Backup ClientsACSLS
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VTL Implementation Strategies
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VTL Traditional “Parallel” Configuration
VTL presents virtual libraries, drives, and volumes to the backup server
Backup servers access both VTL and physical tape
Backup server(s) - configured with virtual and physical tape resources
ISV backup application manages physical tape devices and cartridges
Backup servers
VTLVirtual Tape
Library
SSAANN
SSAANN
Tape Automation
Backup Clients
MIAV(Man In A Van)
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VTL “In-Line” Configuration
Backup servers
VTLVirtual Tape
Library
SSAANN
SSAANN
Tape Automation
VTL presents virtual libraries, drives, and volumes to the backup server
Physical tape accessed via VTLTape Caching – automatic access to virtual and physical tapes
Export / Import – automated Export/Archive
Backup Clients
MIAV(Man In A Van)
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Why choose Sun’s VTL? The Sun Partnership Advantage
The StorageTek VTL is part of a complete data protection solution Integrated VTL Appliance Tested, tested, and tested again = Better quality assurance for Sun Customers Widest choice of tape libraries and drives Backup and recovery solutions - integration and implementation expertise (best
practices)
The recognized industry leader in data protection No one has more experience in backup and recovery Sales, implementation, and support - Tivoli, Veritas, Legato, and CA Support for +27 backup and recovery applications
The most experience in virtual tape VSM is the most popular virtual tape product – over 3700 installed since 1998
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Why choose Sun’s VTL? The Sun Partnership Advantage
The power of Sun’s own Customer service and support organization Full service and support on the entire solution – Single support call
Professional Services – Experts in VTL implementation and integration with backup application
Tying Business Continuance and Disaster Recovery in to the open systems back and restore process
Leveraging “Best Practice” from quality assurance and performance testing Knowledgeable experts Knowledge transfer and training
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Sun VTL Summary Solving Today’s Backup Problems
Fast flexible virtual tape solution
Uses best in class VTL software and disk technology
Simple and easy to implement
Makes backup and recovery work better
A complete solution from the leader in data protection
Problems with backup?
… the solution is the Sun VTL and data protection solutions
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