Quantum DXi4701, User Manual

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Chapter 1: DXi4701 System Description
Overview
2 Quantum DXi4701 User’s Guide
Overview
The DXi4701 is Quantum’s entry level and midrange disk backup
solution that integrates data deduplication and replication technology
to connect backup and DR (disaster recovery) protection across
distributed corporate environments. The DXi4701 disk-based backup
appliance uses Quantum’s patented data deduplication technology to
increase disk capacities by 10 to 50 times, and make WAN replication a
practical, cost-effective part of disaster recovery planning. With
Capacity-on-Demand scalability from 5 TB up to 135 TB, the DXi4701 is
designed for departmental and medium business customers.
Advanced Data Deduplication Increasing Disk Retention for
Backup Data
The DXi4701 leverages Quantum’s patented data deduplication
technology (U.S. Pat. No. 5,990,810) to dramatically increase the role
that disk can play in the protection of critical data. With the DXi4701
solution, users can retain 10 to 50 times more backup data on fast
recovery disk than with conventional arrays.
Remote Replication of Backup Data Providing Automated
Disaster Recovery Protection
With the DXi4701, users can transmit backup data from a remote site to
a central, secure location to reduce or eliminate media handling.
DXi™-Series replication is asynchronous, automated, and operates as a
background process.
Enterprise Features Provide Secure Repository
The DXi4701 features Capacity-on-Demand scalability from 5 TB up to
135 TB. The DXi4701 offers two options for storage presentation:
• DXi4701 NAS Configuration - Presents storage as NAS shares (CIFS
and NFS) or OST storage servers.
• DXi4701 VTL Configuration - Presents storage as VTL (virtual tape
library) partitions.