Virtual Tape Library for Open Systems This class is designed for Account Executives and provides information that can be used to position and sell the Virtual Tape Library (VTL) solution. Gavin Cole Storage Consultant gavin.cole@sun.com

Today’s backup environments - driving new challenges Traditional backup is not doing the job Not meeting backup windows Not meeting reliability objectives Faster recovery requirements Managing backup is difficult Complex, difficult to manage environments Every customer is unique Inefficient hardware utilization (tape drives and media) Consolidation of resources is a necessity Limit spending on tape - but still need to utilize tape resources Business acquisitions Talk about the implications: Volumes are growing/windows are shrinking Exposure to data loss or corruption Budgets are flat or decreasing Therefore, we need to fundamentally change the way we protect data

Disk-based Back up Appliance Network Based Replication 6/27/00 … Sun views Virtual Tape as one of THE key strategies for improving Backup/Recovery High Virtual Tape D2D Solution Traditional D2D Solution CDP D2D2T D2D2T Solution Disk-based Back up Appliance Disk Replication Tape Emulation SW Solution Value* This chart illustrates the true value of VTL and why it is the best fit for back-up and restore operations Tape Back-up Network Based Replication Tape Back up Solution Tape and Hybrid Entirely Disk-Based Low Low Cost of Backup/Restore High *Solution Value =Speed of Back-up/ Restore(20%) + Reliability of Back-up(20%)+ Ease of Management(20%) + Scalability(20%) + DR Tolerance(20%) 3

What Does the VTL Appliance Do? Application Servers with 3rd Party Backup Software VTL Appliance emulates tape library, drives, and cartridges Disk performance with a “tape” look and feel. Many more “virtual” tape resources Support for many backup applications Improve reliability and performance Simplifies management Emulated: Library Drive Cartridges VTL Appliance Tape Automation Ability to migrate to or from physical tape without impact to servers or backup window Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

VTL Appliance Delivered as an integrated appliance VTL Value – Small datacenter/remote office VTL1000 series - expandable simple configurations VTL2000 and 3000 series – performance, capacity, and advanced feature configurations Simple Administration Easy to use VTL GUI Integrated disk management On-site installation is performed by trained SUN professionals Professional Services - VTL implementation and integration with your backup application(s) All components are covered by a two year, 24 x 7, 4 hour response warranty. Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

VTL Core Features Emulates multiple virtual tape libraries and drives Create virtual tapes from physical tapes Virtual tape compression High availability configuration (Standard with VTL 3540) Database/Meta-data protection Administrator, guest profiles Multiple backup software support FC front-end connectivity FC Disk connectivity Multiple Physical Library support SNMP traps Scriptable CLI Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

The Sun StorageTek VTL “plays well with others” We support the most common Back-up Applications With others supported soon...

VTL Plus Enterprise-Level Data Protection — Divider Slide Now we're going to talk a little more in-depth about the enterprise-level data protection features of the Sun StorageTek 6540 array. Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

VTL Components – Server Sun Advantage – Sun server and Solaris 10 OS V40z Server – 21 Performance world records 2x MTBF of PC based platforms Solaris – Considered Secure by US government 30% performance increase - Better I/O management More mature and reliable then Linux Solaris’ binary compatibility VTL3000 has dual, HA active-active servers for complete protection against the failure of any components Greater FC connectivity - Up to 28 FC ports per Node Flexible backup server connectivity Direct FC (p-t-p), Loop, or Switched connections to backup servers Direct (p-t-p) connections to disk cache Dual Gbit Ethernet connections One for Management and one for Replication Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

Why does Solaris matter? Key Solaris features strengthen VTL 6/27/00 Why does Solaris matter? Key Solaris features strengthen VTL Solaris is a leading OS for ... It matters for VTL because. . . Security Large volumes of information Long retention times Electronically accessible Solaris scalability and flexibility gives VTL scalability and flexibility – on the same code base 30% boost received immediately on port to Solaris Base Solaris evaluated to EAL 4+ Accepted by US gov't (not Linux!) From 1 core/cpu to 256 cores/cpu More efficient I/O stack management than Linux Scalability Performance ... And Solaris opens up future potential areas to exploit – think clustering, fault monitoring, containers, remote management, etc. Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc 10

VTL Components – Disk Buffer High performance disk array optimized for virtual tape 4 Gb FC end-to-end connectivity Modular array using 500 or 750 GB SATA II drives - -specifically configured for sequential or streaming workloads Global hot spares (no copy back) Non disruptive reconfigurations Add more capacity without bringing down the appliance Non disruptive servicing Replace disk spindles without bringing down the appliance Complete capacity flexibility with out a Fork-lift upgrade Focus on upgrades vs. replacement 5 TB to 164 TB (useable) throughout the VTL family Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

VTL Value Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

VTL Value Architectural Comparison Sun Fire X4500 Data Server + Sun StorageTek VTL Software Multiple Disk Arrays Server Storage Network Single Integrated System Server + Network + Storage Arrays Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

VTL Value – Available July! 6/27/00 VTL Value Software is Fully Featured Virtual Tape Emulation Policy/Configuration Management Service Volume Management IP replication (9/07) Physical Tape Management (9/07) Secure tape (9/07) 64 virtual tape libraries 512 virtual tape drives 1024 virtual tape cartridges VTL Value – Available July! VTL Graphical Interface CLI Call Home – email Install and Initial configuration ZFS – RAIDZ Pre configured IP Channel Asynchronous ACSLS SCM-3 (SCSi Media Changer) Encryption on Physical tape Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc 14

An Excellent Standalone Solution Backup Server VTL Value Emulated: Library Drive Cartridges VTL Plus Physical Tape Option VTL Value enables you to scale upward as your business grows!

VTL Value is a Key Component to Implementing an enterprise-class “Hub & Spoke” solution Remote Office - Chicago VTL Plus Remote Office - Dallas Primary Data Center - NY VTL Value #2 VTL Value #4 Remote Office - Atlanta Remote Office - LA VTL Value shares the same base code as VTL Plus providing “manage from anywhere” benefits

VTL Optional Features Enterprise-Level Data Protection — Divider Slide Now we're going to talk a little more in-depth about the enterprise-level data protection features of the Sun StorageTek 6540 array. Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

Tape Caching The VTL acts as cache to the physical tape library, providing transparent access to data regardless of its location. Tapes always appear to be inside virtual libraries Backup application will always have direct access to data VTL maps directly to tape resources Policy based migration of virtual cartridges to physical tape Age of data Time of day Disk space used End of backup Provides flexible space reclamation policies Free space immediately upon migration, After specified retention period, When running out of space Backup Server VTL Tape Library Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

VTL Secure Tape Tape Export with Encryption Portable media protection Protects data when exported to physical media Guards against lost or misplaced tapes Guards against unauthorized access Works with existing backup environment No need to change existing backup applications Encryption done outside backup window to eliminate performance impact Simple and Effective Key Management Key(s) generation via user specified “secret phrase” Backup Server Backup Server Export Import VTL Tape Library VTL Tape Library Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

VTL Remote Replication for Disaster Recovery Backup Clients Local Site Backup servers Options: IP Compression Encryption S A N Remote Site IP WAN Remote replication provides the ability to replicate virtual volumes from one VTL to another. In the event of a disaster at the local site recoveries can take place from the remote VTL Replicated virtual volumes stored in the VTL buffer Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

Secure Transmission Remote Replication with Encryption Secure offsite storage Replication of virtual tapes across an IP network Time or capacity based data replication across any distance Bandwidth-conserving, delta-based replication No impact to production environment Encryption protects data in transit and at the remote site Remote virtual tapes can only be accessed with original key Backup Server Encrypted Replication VTL VTL Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

VTL with ACSLS support Shared Tape resources Backup Clients VTL Virtual Tape Library Backup servers Shared Tape Automation S A N ACSLS server v7.x and 6.x support Uses standard SUN/STK API to address ACSLS server Leverage SUN VTL – Virtual Library definition Support for all ACSLS managed libraries (SL8500, PowderHorn, L180, L700, etc.) Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

VTL Implementation Strategies Enterprise-Level Data Protection — Divider Slide Now we're going to talk a little more in-depth about the enterprise-level data protection features of the Sun StorageTek 6540 array. Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

VTL Traditional “Parallel” Configuration Backup Clients Tape Automation MIAV (Man In A Van) Backup servers S A N VTL presents virtual libraries, drives, and volumes to the backup server Backup servers access both VTL and physical tape Backup server(s) - configured with virtual and physical tape resources ISV backup application manages physical tape devices and cartridges VTL Virtual Tape Library Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

VTL “In-Line” Configuration Virtual Tape Library Backup Clients Tape Automation Backup servers S A N VTL presents virtual libraries, drives, and volumes to the backup server Physical tape accessed via VTL Tape Caching – automatic access to virtual and physical tapes Export / Import – automated Export/Archive MIAV (Man In A Van) Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

Why choose Sun’s VTL? The Sun Partnership Advantage The StorageTek VTL is part of a complete data protection solution Integrated VTL Appliance Tested, tested, and tested again = Better quality assurance for Sun Customers Widest choice of tape libraries and drives Backup and recovery solutions - integration and implementation expertise (best practices) The recognized industry leader in data protection No one has more experience in backup and recovery Sales, implementation, and support - Tivoli, Veritas, Legato, and CA Support for +27 backup and recovery applications The most experience in virtual tape VSM is the most popular virtual tape product – over 3700 installed since 1998 Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

Why choose Sun’s VTL? The Sun Partnership Advantage The power of Sun’s own Customer service and support organization Full service and support on the entire solution – Single support call Professional Services – Experts in VTL implementation and integration with backup application Tying Business Continuance and Disaster Recovery in to the open systems back and restore process Leveraging “Best Practice” from quality assurance and performance testing Knowledgeable experts Knowledge transfer and training Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc

Sun VTL Summary Solving Today’s Backup Problems Fast flexible virtual tape solution Uses best in class VTL software and disk technology Simple and easy to implement Makes backup and recovery work better A complete solution from the leader in data protection Problems with backup? … the solution is the Sun VTL and data protection solutions Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc