Backup Applications
The following backup applications support the Quantum DXi-Series Backup Application Specific Path to Tape (PTT) feature.
Symantec NetBackup and Backup Exec
You can use the following Symantec products to support the PTT feature:
- Symantec’s Open Storage API
- Symantec NetBackup 7.x Direct to Tape
- Symantec Backup Exec 2010 (or later) DirectCopy to Tape features
Features
The DXi easily integrates with either NetBackup or Backup Exec to enable duplication of images to a physical tape library (PLT). With NetBackup or Backup Exec support:
- The DXi can duplicate images directly to tape without going through a media server. This process allows for better performance with less media server and network bandwidth required.
- The duplication process is controlled by NetBackup or Backup Exec so the images on the physical tape are cataloged by NetBackup or Backup Exec.
Workflow
The following workflow depicts how the NetBackup or Backup Exec duplicates images from a DXi to a PTL.
- NetBackup or Backup Exec prepares the DXi to copy images from a virtual tape cartridge to a physical tape cartridge.
- NetBackup or Backup Exec mounts the required tape cartridges (physical and virtual). NetBackup or Backup Exec can perform this operation by interacting directly with the physical and virtual media changer or through the DXi.
- NetBackup or Backup Exec selects the DXi that can provide access to the virtual drive and establishes a session with it for the purpose of duplicating images between the drives.
- The DXi copies the image from the virtual tape cartridge to the designated physical tape cartridge under the direction of NetBackup or Backup Exec.
- A copy of the image on the virtual tape cartridge is now on physical tape.
Note: Backup data flows through a Fibre Channel connection in all cases.
Figure 1: NetBackup Direct to Tape and Backup Exec DirectCopy Support
EMC NetWorker
You can use EMC NetWorker with the PTT feature for cloning operations. With EMC NetWorker, the DXi can move data directly between its VTL and the PTL.
Requirements
The following requirements must be met to support EMC Networker PTT cloning operations:
- The DXi is integrated with EMC NetWorker.
- The PTT feature is enabled on the DXi.
- The PTL and drives are attached to the DXi.
Note: EMC NetWorker 8.1 and later are not supported for Backup Application Specific Path to Tape.
Oracle Secure Backup
You can use Oracle Secure Backup (OSB) to support the PTT feature.
OSB delivers unified data protection for heterogeneous environments. Highly scalable, OSB domains (environments) are centrally managed using a single console and common management interface across a spectrum of servers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices.
Features
OSB offers the following features.
Centralized Tape Backup Management
OSB delivers centralized tape backup management for the entire IT environment:
- Oracle database integration with Recovery Manager (RMAN) supporting versions Oracle9i to Oracle Database 11g
- Media management interface for Oracle database backups to tape utilizing RMAN
- File system data protection for UNIX / Windows / Linux servers
- NAS protection leveraging the Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP).
Local and Remote Data Protection
With a highly scalable client/server architecture, OSB provides local and remote data protection leveraging Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology for secure intra-domain communication and two-way server authentication. Addressing the complexity of enterprise data protection, OSB provides advanced media and device management such as:
- Backup encryption and key management
- Automated tape vaulting and duplication
- Dynamic drive sharing in Storage Area Network (SAN) environments
- Server-less tape duplication using NDMP direct copy functionality as supported by Virtual Tape Libraries (VTLs)
Note: For more detailed information regarding installation, configuration, and management of OSB, please refer to the OSB web site on Oracle Technical Network (OTN) for white papers, presentations, data sheet, support matrixes, and tutorials: http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/secure-backup/index.htm.
ASG-Time Navigator
ASG-Time Navigator supports the PTT feature by controlling the duplication process, as well as by cataloging the images on the PTL. With ASG-Time Navigator, the DXi can duplicate images directly to tape without going through a media server. This process allows for better performance with less media server and network bandwidth required.
