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Enterprise backup solution for veritas backup exec
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January 2000
11NH-0100A-WWEN
Prepared by:
Multi-Vendor Solutions Storage
Products Division
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
Introduction................................. 3
Systems....................................... 4
Components................................ 4
Libraries .................................... 5
Controllers................................. 7
Fibre Channel Storage Hubs..... 7
Architecture Configurations ...... 9
Configuration........................... 10
and NetWare Configuration..... 11
Management Software.............. 12
VERITAS Backup Exec™ ....... 12
Command Console ................. 14
Compaq User Diagnostics ...... 15
Compaq Insight Manager........ 15
Sizer Utility ................................ 16
BackPaq .................................... 17
Appendix A: References ......... 18
Compaq .................................. 18
VERITAS................................. 18
Enterprise Backup Solution for
VERITAS Backup Exec™
Abstract: The Compaq StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solution
(EBS) is an integration of backup and restore application software
and industry-standard hardware providing a complete
enterprise-class solution. Compaq has partnered with VERITAS to
provide a solution that supports the backup and restore of
homogeneous/heterogeneous operating systems using VERITAS
Backup Exec™ software.
This document provides an overview of the Enterprise Backup
Solution for VERITAS Backup Exec™.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
(EBS) is an integration of backup and restore application software Introduction......... 3 and industry-standard hardware providing a complete Servers and Operating enterprise-class solution. Compaq has partnered with VERITAS to Systems........4 provide a solution that supports the backup and restore of Enterprise Backup Solution Components........ - Page 2 PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.
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Page 3: Introduction
SCSI bus, or using a Fibre Channel infrastructure. Compaq has partnered with VERITAS to provide an enterprise backup solution (EBS) using the speed and scalability of Fibre Channel technology. Compaq supports the backup and restore of homogeneous/heterogeneous operating systems using VERITAS Backup Exec™... -
Page 4: Servers And Operating Systems
DLT 35/70 Mini-Library • TL891 DLT MiniLibrary System • TL895 DLT Library • Compaq ProLiant server running Windows NT 4.0 with SP 4 (or later) • Compaq ProLiant server running Novell NetWare 4.11 (or later) • Fibre Channel Tape Controller •... -
Page 5: Libraries
The EBS supports more than one library for scaling and performance needs. Libraries DLT 35/70 Mini-Library Tape library automation is an important element of the Compaq StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solution. The DLT 35/70 Mini-Library: • Contains up to two DLT 35/70 tape drives •... - Page 6 Enterprise Backup Solution for VERITAS Backup Exec™ A special pass-through mechanism makes all the tapes within this multi-module configuration available to all DLT drives facilitating the creation of a virtual library. The MiniLibrary Data Unit: • Is a 16 cartridge rack mount module •...
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Page 7: Fibre Channel Tape Controllers
(GBIC-SW) or long-wave (GBIC-LW) GBICs. Although GBIC-LWs support up to 10 Km (6.2 miles) between components, Compaq recommends that the sum of the lengths of all of the segments in the Fibre Channel arbitrated loop (FC-AL) for this solution should be limited to 2.8 Km (1.7 miles). - Page 8 Additionally, two Storage Hub 12s can be cascaded together to provide connections for up to 22 devices. Compaq currently supports a maximum of 20 servers on one loop. This allows up to eight DLT drives to be connected into a one-hop, cascaded solution. For additional server counts, more than one EBS solution may be implemented.
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Page 9: Enterprise Backup Solution Architecture Configurations
For consistent, consolidated, high-speed backup and restore operations in Windows NT and NetWare environments, Compaq has partnered with VERITAS to provide the EBS BackPaq. The EBS BackPaq is a product consisting of one Storage Hub 7, one FCTC, and a five server license. -
Page 10: Maximum Server Configuration
Enterprise Backup Solution for VERITAS Backup Exec™ Maximum Server Configuration The current EBS for VERITAS Backup Exec™ supports a maximum of 20 servers in a cascaded 12 port hub environment as shown in Figure 3. If shorter backup windows are needed, additional DLT drives can be added. -
Page 11: Heterogeneous Windows Nt And Netware Configuration
NetWare environment. Multiple Windows NT and NetWare servers can share the same EBS SAN to backup to the same DLT library. For more information on setting up this environment, refer to the Compaq white paper on the Compaq EBS website at: www.compaq.com... -
Page 12: Enterprise Backup Solution Management Software
Enterprise Backup Solution for VERITAS Backup Exec™ Enterprise Backup Solution Management Software The software for this solution includes: • VERITAS Backup Exec™ • Compaq StorageWorks Command Console • Compaq User Diagnostics • Compaq Insight Manager • Compaq Insight Manager XE VERITAS Backup Exec™... - Page 13 Enterprise Backup Solution for VERITAS Backup Exec™ Backup Exec™ Autoloader Option—This option enables support for the optical autoloader and library system and provides extensive configuration and management capabilities for a wide range of high performance, single or multiple-drive storage systems. The Backup Exec™...
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Page 14: Compaq Storageworks Command Console
Compaq StorageWorks Command Console StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC) is a feature-rich, year 2000 compliant, GUI that provides local and remote management of StorageWorks controllers. The SWCC is a user-friendly tool used to monitor, configure, and troubleshoot storage subsystems and launch management tools for the Fibre Channel tape controllers and storage hubs. -
Page 15: Compaq User Diagnostics
Compaq Insight Manager Compaq Insight Manager is a comprehensive management tool used to monitor and control the operation of Compaq servers and clients. This control includes the ability to monitor the health and status of the: •... -
Page 16: Compaq Insight Manager Xe
Generates both a report and a proposal for a solution Download, install, and run the StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solution Sizing Tool 1.3 to configure a solution for VERITAS Backup Exec™. The Sizer can be found on the Compaq website at: www.compaq.com... -
Page 17: Backpaq
Enterprise Backup Solution for VERITAS Backup Exec™ BackPaq The EBS BackPaq is designed to make the EBS for Workgroups even more affordable to the growing sets of Windows NT and NetWare customers looking for consistent, consolidated, high speed backup and restore. The BackPaq kit contains: •... -
Page 18: Appendix A: References
1-800-952-7689 (U.S.) preinstalled software) 1-800-349-8498 (Canada) Compaq Product Information 1-800-345-1518 (U.S.) 1-800-567-1616 (Canada) Compaq Technical Support 1-800-OK-COMPAQ (U.S. and Canada) 1-800-652-6672 VERITAS For comprehensive online support, refer to: support.veritas.com/ For more detailed information on VERITAS Backup Exec™, refer to: www.veritas.com/...