Spectra Logic manual Option Enablement, Spectra 12000 User Guide

18 Spectra 12000 User Guide

Option Enablement

Spectra Logic has added a new feature to the Spectra 12000 library called Option Enablement. Option Enablement allows the user to add several functions to their library:

CoD™ is a capacity on demand system that allows you to add library storage capacity in increments as small as 15 slots, virtually instantaneously. Slots are key activated and can be purchased in advance or as needed. CoD allows you to efficiently manage your data growth, while eliminating the need for long-range forecasting and expensive retrofits.

NDMP Enabled by TAOS in your library provides a simple and effective storage networking solution for the network attached storage (NAS) filer environment. In this solution, the NDMP (Network Data Management Protocol) feature enables shared backup and restore between multiple filers via your library, which can also be attached directly to the network. The need for dedicated hardware and shared storage software is eliminated, reducing risk and complexity, and lowering the total cost of ownership.

Serverless Backup Enabled by TAOS in your library shifts management of the backup and restore process from the server to the library. With this feature enabled, the library is able to communicate directly with other storage devices and can backup data from a disk device directly to tape. The server is no longer needed to manage the data input/output (I/O), therefore freeing up the central processing unit for other tasks. Additionally, now that there is one less device/step in the process, backup and restore performance is improved.

Remote Library Controller (RLC) allows for convenient, remote (off-site) access to your library. The Remote Library Controller can manage all library actions, including moving tapes, creating partitions, managing library inventory, monitoring drive and library status and performing configurations. In addition, feature modules, such as CoD and TAOS- enabled NDMP and Serverless Backup can be activated with the Remote Library Controller.

To add any of these functions to your library contact Spectra Logic Technical Support at (800) 227-4637. You will need to know the serial number of your device (as displayed in the Serial # field after tapping the Robotics bar) when you call. Or, go to the Spectra Logic Web site: http://www.spectralogic.com, for ordering information.