RE: Anyone in the group using Exagrid EX32000E (or other model) for VTL with BRMS?

1. Random Mode
2. Yes, multiple LPARs. All see the same TAPMLBxx and share as expected
3. Attached to POWER I with switched fiber. Each virtual tape drive configured on Laservault needs a FC port
Backend attachment to storage is via 10GbE
4. No duplicating of media that I know of
5. Do not know about DEDUP usage
6. No encryption

I agree with Jim’s point that the user interface is not the best

I did not sell any of these solutions and was not involved with the implementation so my knowledge is somewhat limited on customer’s usage.

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Steve,

1) Configured using Random mode or Sequential mode, (I need to be in Random mode)
2) Are they backing up multiple LPARs with the LaserVault VTL?
3) Do you know how it is attached to Power I , fiber channel direct, fiber channel switch, or other?
4) Are they duplicating their backups, if so which method,
a) BRMS AUTODUP,
b) LaserVault
c) Exagrid
5) Are they using the Exagrid DEDUP option with the backups?
6) Are they encrypting their backup?

Paul

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Subject: RE: Anyone in the group using Exagrid EX32000E (or other model) for VTL with BRMS?

I have customers using Laservault VTL with Exagrid for back-end storage. BRMS works with the Laservault as a 3573 tape library and is supported with BRMS.

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Subject: Anyone in the group using Exagrid EX32000E (or other model) for VTL with BRMS?

Anyone in the group using Exagrid EX32000E (or other model) for VTL with BRMS?
Reviewing the specs, BRMS is not listed a supported application.

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