1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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
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5. 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

6. 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
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7. The Sun StorageTek VTL “plays well with others”
We support the most common Back-up Applications
With others supported soon...

8. 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.
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9. 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
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10. Why does Solaris matter? Key Solaris features strengthen VTL
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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.
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11. 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
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12. VTL Value
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13. 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
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14. 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 –
Install and Initial configuration
ZFS – RAIDZ
Pre configured
IP Channel
Asynchronous
ACSLS
SCM-3 (SCSi Media Changer)
Encryption on Physical tape
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15. 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!

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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
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19. 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
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20. 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
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21. 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
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22. 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

23. 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

24. 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
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25. 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)
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26. 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
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27. 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
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28. 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