Chapter 1: System Description
Features and Benefits
Quantum DXi6900 User’s Guide
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Features and Benefits
The DXi6900 system provides the following features and benefits:
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Inline data flow provides leading deduplication with an optimal combination of total system performance,
manageability, and value.
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Flexibility of VTL, NAS, and OST (OpenStorage) presentation layers.
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High throughput connectivity options (10 GbE Twinax, Optical, and 10 GBase-T, and 16 Gb Fibre
Channel).
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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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OST Optimized Duplication support with Symantec NetBackup™ 7.1.x or later or Symantec Backup
Exec™ 2010 R3 or later.
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Oracle RMAN™ support for Oracle 11.
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LDAP/AD support.
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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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Symantec™ NetBackup™ (under VTL and OST implementations)
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Symantec Backup Exec
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Oracle® Secure Backup
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ASG-Time Navigator™
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EMC® Networker® (versions prior to 8.1)
Note:
When the path to tape feature is enabled and configured, backup data can be moved directly
from the DXi6900 system to a tape library. For a list of supported tape libraries and tape drives, see
Table 1 on page 21 and Table 2 on page 21.
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OST direct path to tape support with Symantec NetBackup™ 7.1.x or later.
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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
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HP LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6
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Libraries Emulated:
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Quantum DXi7500
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ADIC Scalar 100, ADIC Scalar i2000, or ADIC Scalar i500
