Enterprise Backup Solution for Legato NetWorker

Enterprise Backup Solution for Legato NetWorker 3
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Introduction
Note:
This paper includes the terms
fibre
and
fiber
. Fibre is the international spelling that refers
to the Fibre Channel Standards that include optical and copper media. Fiber refers to the optical
media used to implement Fibre Channel.
The Compaq StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solution (EBS) is the integration of application
software and industry-standard hardware that provides a complete enterprise-class solution. Using
Legato NetWorker and SmartMedia, Compaq provides a backup solution for a heterogeneous
connection of servers to tape backup devices through Fibre Channel connections.
This solution can include Compaq Alpha servers running Tru64 and Compaq ProLiant servers
running Microsoft Windows NT sharing a single TL895 Digital Linear Tape (DLT) library
interconnected through a Fibre Channel Switch 8 or a Fibre Channel Switch 16. Online storage,
such as the RAID Array 8000 (RA8000) and the Enterprise Storage Array 12000 (ESA12000),
may also be attached.
TL895 DLT Library
Fibre Channel Tape
Controller II
Fabric
Switch
RA8000/ESA12000
Compaq ProLiant Server
Compaq Alpha Server
Figure 1: Enterprise Backup Solution for Legato NetWorker
The Legato NetWorker application combined with SmartMedia will manage backup operations.
These applications provide the following features:
•
A single point of control of all backup operations across a heterogeneous connection of
servers.
•
The use of Drive Control Programs (DCP) and Library Control Programs (LCP) allow for
backend changes without affecting the front end execution. These programs provide
protection for advancements in tape technology.
•
The management features are accessible through the Web with StorageWorks Command
Console.