Chapter 1: System Description
Features and Benefits
Quantum DXi4700 User’s Guide
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Features and Benefits
The DXi4700 system provides the following features and benefits:
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New, inline data flow provides leading deduplication with an optimal combination of total system
performance, manageability, and value.
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Choice of either VTL (virtual tape library), NAS (network attached storage), and OST (OpenStorage)
presentation layers.
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10 source to one target LAN/WAN replication compatible with DXi2500-D, DXi4000 family, DXi6000
family, DXi7500, and DXi8500 models.
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Common monitoring and management interface for multiple DXi™ units and Quantum tape libraries
through Quantum Vision™.
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(NAS and Multi-Protocol configurations only) OST Optimized Duplication support with Veritas
NetBackup 7.1.x or later or Backup Exec 2010 R3 or later.
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(Multi-Protocol configurations only) Path to tape (PTT) capability that writes data from virtual cartridges
directly to a tape library to create removable media for long term retention. It is supported by:
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Veritas™ NetBackup™ (under VTL and OST implementations)
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Veritas Backup Exec
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Oracle
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Secure Backup
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ASG-Time Navigator™
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EMC
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Networker
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(versions prior to 8.1)
Note:
When the path to tape feature is enabled and configured, backup data can be moved
directly from the DXi4700 system to a tape library. For a list of supported tape libraries and tape
drives, see
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(Multi-Protocol configurations only) OST direct path to tape support with Veritas NetBackup™ 7.1.x or
later.
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(VTL and Multi-Protocol configurations only) Tape Drives Emulated:
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Quantum DLT-S4, SDLT600, SDLT320, or DLT7000
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Certance LTO-2 and LTO-3
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IBM LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, and LTO-7.
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HP LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, and LTO-7.
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(VTL and Multi-Protocol configurations only) Libraries Emulated:
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Quantum DXi7500
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ADIC Scalar 100, ADIC Scalar i2000, or ADIC Scalar i500
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ADIC Pathlight VX
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Quantum Scalar i40/i80 or Quantum Scalar i6000
