Seagate Backup Exec Ships with Compaq Tape Storage Devices as a 'Live Trial'

Strategic Insights -

Compaq and Seagate Software have further solidified their strategic partnership by integrating Seagate Backup Exec with the Compaq StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solution (EBS). This comprehensive solution enables enterprise-class data management, leveraging the benefits of a Fibre Channel storage network. Seagate Backup Exec and the Shared Storage Option work seamlessly with the EBS to provide centralized, high-performance backup capabilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Compaq StorageWorks TL895 DLT Library is certified with Seagate Backup Exec for Windows NT and the Seagate Backup Exec Shared Storage Option, providing enterprise-class data management.
  • The StorageWorks TL895 supports up to seven DLT 35/70 tape drives and up to 96 data cartridges, centralizing, simplifying, and speeding data management.
  • The addition of the StorageWorks TL895 DLT Library to the Enterprise Backup Solution lowers the per-server cost for high-performance, centralized backup at large customer sites.
  • Seagate Backup Exec Shared Storage Option enables multiple Seagate Backup Exec servers to share the same tape libraries, implementing industry-standard SCSI Reserve/Release command structures.
  • The software optimizes hardware utilization by not requiring dedicated tape drives and libraries for each backup server and automatically load balances backup operations across all available storage devices.
  • The Compaq StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solution is available now through Compaq's worldwide distribution network of resellers.
  • When purchased as part of the Compaq EBS, Seagate Backup Exec and Seagate Backup Exec Shared Storage Option are supported directly by Compaq.
  • Seagate Software has established strategic relationships with Compaq, Hewlett-Packard Company, IBM, Informix, Microsoft, Netscape, Novell, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and other industry leaders.

Statistics:

  • The Compaq StorageWorks TL895 DLT Library stores up to 96 data cartridges.
  • The device supports up to 7 DLT 35/70 tape drives.
  • The Compaq StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solution provides centralized, high-performance backup capabilities.
  • Seagate Backup Exec Shared Storage Option optimizes hardware utilization by not requiring dedicated tape drives and libraries for each backup server.
  • The software automatically load balances backup operations across all available storage devices.

Sources:

  • Seagate Software, the leading provider of storage management solutions for Microsoft Windows NT Server and Windows NT Workstation operating systems.
  • The Compaq StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solution, an integrated hardware/software solution offering DLT Library sharing over a high-speed Storage Area Network (SAN).
  • Compaq, Hewlett-Packard Company, IBM, Informix, Microsoft, Netscape, Novell, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and other industry leaders.
  • Seagate Technology, Inc., a leading provider of technology and products enabling people to store, access, and manage information.