Quantum has launched a new backup and deduplication system for multi-tier, enterprise disaster recovery and data retention.

Acting as a virtual tape library (VTL), the DXi8500 can backup or recover at 6.4 TB/hr, and all necessary software licenses – including deduplication, replication, path-to-tape and support for OpenStorage API – are standard features bundled into the base price.

The DXi8500 incorporates 6-core Nehalem processors, RAID 6, 8Gbps Fibre Channel, and both 1Gbps and 10Gbps Ethernet connectivity. It employs a multi-tier strategy to assign different kinds of data, indexes, metadata and operations to optimal storage media.

Scaling from 20TB to 200TB of usable capacity in a single unit, the DXi8500 is suitable for heterogeneous environments, including deduplication-enabled VTL, CIFS, NFS and OST, as well as native mode VTL and NAS shares.

To integrate short-term data protection and long-term retention, the DXi8500 provides an application-specific direct path-to-tape option for both VTL and OST interfaces. This automated function writes backup data directly from the DXi system to an attached tape library while bypassing the backup server. The operation is integrated with the backup software to provide automation, a single point of management, and a fully synchronised catalogue across disk and tape.

Included as a feature on all DXi8500 units, Quantum’s DXi Advanced Reporting software presents a detailed view of internal appliance operations, including backup and replication data for flexible trend analyses, enabling smarter planning and lower long-term costs.