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Virtual Tape Library for Open Systems

Gavin ColeStorage [email protected]

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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

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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


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.


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...


VTL Plus


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


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


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


VTL ValueVTL Value


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


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


VTL Optional Features


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


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


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


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


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


VTL Implementation Strategies


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)


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)


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


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


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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