The recent bankruptcy of Tandberg Data has left many IBM Power Systems users scrambling for reliable backup solutions. With IBM’s withdrawal of RDX drives and the lack of clear alternatives, organizations are seeking dependable, efficient, and cost-effective replacements. Enter LaserVault ViTL—a virtual tape library (VTL) solution designed specifically for IBM Power Systems. Here’s why ViTL stands out as the premier choice for replacing Tandberg RDX drives.
Seamless Integration with Existing IBM Power Environments ViTL is engineered to integrate effortlessly with IBM Power Systems, including iSeries, AS/400, System i, AIX, and Linux environments. It connects via Fibre Channel or SAS, emulating an IBM TS3200 tape library (3573-L4U), which allows it to work seamlessly with existing backup software like BRMS and Robot Save without requiring changes to current backup procedures.
Enhanced Performance and Scalability One of the significant advantages of ViTL over traditional RDX solutions is its superior performance. ViTL offers backup speeds of up to 800 MB/second, significantly reducing backup windows. It supports up to 16,000 virtual tape storage slots and allows for multiple virtual tape drives to be assigned to one or more virtual libraries, providing unparalleled scalability to meet growing data needs.
Cost-Effective and Flexible Deployment Options ViTL presents a more economical solution compared to other VTLs, offering more cartridges and drives without the need for additional hardware. It is available as a complete hardware and software solution or as a software-only option that can be installed on existing hardware or virtual machines. This flexibility allows organizations to choose the deployment method that best fits their infrastructure and budget.
Robust Security and Compliance Features Data security is paramount, and ViTL addresses this with built-in AES-256 encryption and compression at no extra cost. It also supports optional deduplication to reduce storage costs and network traffic. Furthermore, ViTL enables automated, unattended backups with remote replication capabilities, ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Proven Success in Real-World Deployments Organizations that have transitioned to ViTL report significant improvements in their backup and recovery processes. For instance, Cash-Wa Distributing experienced faster and easier backups compared to their previous tape-based system, with the added benefit of writing virtual backups to network drives and cloud storage.
Conclusion The discontinuation of Tandberg RDX drives has undoubtedly posed challenges for IBM Power Systems users. However, LaserVault ViTL emerges as a robust, efficient, and cost-effective replacement, offering seamless integration, enhanced performance, and comprehensive security features. By adopting ViTL, organizations can not only fill the void left by RDX but also modernize their backup and recovery infrastructure to meet current and future demands.
For more information on LaserVault ViTL and how it can benefit your organization, visit LaserVault ViTL.
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Ax Synar, Vice President
LaserVault / Electronic Storage Corporation
ax@laservault.com
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