Overview

HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System

Are you frustrated with your current backup and recovery performance? The HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System is a single-node solution that offers fast data protection and backup in complex SAN environments and scales in performance and capacity to 600 MB/sec and 122 TB of useable storage with 2:1 hardware compression. With the licensing of Accelerated deduplication which retains up to 50 times more data readily available on disk, you can obtain faster backup performance since the deduplication process doesn't impact the backup. Deduplication-enabled (previously called low-bandwidth) replication enables fast, low-cost disaster recovery between remote sites. The VLS6000 integrates seamlessly into existing backup applications and processes. It is a self-managed, auto configured, auto monitored and performance-tuned appliance and easily installed via a simple graphic interface. The VLS6000 uses RAID 6 technology and highly reliable ProLiant servers that reduce the risk of data loss.

HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System


HP StorageWorks 6200 Virtual Library System	HP StorageWorks 6600 Virtual Library System

Models
HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System	HP StorageWorks 6218 Virtual Library System	AH809B*
	HP StorageWorks 6227 Virtual Library System	AH810B*
	HP StorageWorks 6636 Virtual Library System	AH811B*
	HP StorageWorks 6653 Virtual Library System	AH812B*
	HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System Data Deduplication Capacity LTU	T9707A
	HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System Data Deduplication Capacity E-LTU	T9707AAE**
	HP StorageWorks Virtual Library System Low Bandwidth Replication LTU	T5537A
	HP StorageWorks Virtual Library System Low Bandwidth Replication E-LTU	T5537AAE**
	#0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order when factory integration is indicated. *Electronic software is available in all countries except China and Japan. For China and Japan should order the physical equivalent.

Standard Features

6000 Virtual Library System Customer benefits	Seamless integration into current backup and recovery processes Fast data restoration and backup performance Cost-effective data protection and on-going management Your valuable data is protected by HP, your trusted and experienced storage vendor.

Key Features

Accelerated deduplication and deduplication-enabled replication can be licensed for the VLS6000
A single-node solution that offers industry-leading performance and easily scales in performance and capacity to 600 MB/sec and up to122 TB of useable storage, with 2:1 hardware compression (VLS6600 only)
Hardware RAID 6 reduces the risk of data loss
Certified with popular backup software packages through HP StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solution (www.hp.com/go/ebs)
A highly available solution using HP ProLiant servers with redundant subsystems: fans, power supply units, hardware-mirrored systems disks and hot swap array drives
Ships with Automigration - software included with the VLS GUI which simplifies moving cartridge data from the VLS to a tape library or another Virtual Library System.
The VLS6000 supports up to 10,000 slots and 32,000 cartridges (only when using the VLS firmware version 3.X or higher required for Accelerated deduplication).

Product Highlights

Accelerated deduplication

The VLS6000 now supports the option of capacity licensing for Accelerated deduplication. One VLS6000 license T9707A or T9707AAE (NOTE: Electronic software is available in all countries except China and Japan. For China and Japan should order the physical equivalent.) is required for each shelf with 250 GB or 500 GB disks (4.4 TB) and two licenses are required for each shelf with 750 GB disks (6.6 TB) or 1 TB disks (8 TB). Accelerated deduplication retains up to 50 times more data readily available on disk by replacing redundant blocks of data with pointers to the original block. Accelerated deduplication delivers fast backup performance since the deduplication process does not impact the backup. Accelerated deduplication delivers fast restore performance since the latest backup copy is always retained in its entirety while data reduction occurs on the previous backups. Accelerated deduplication needs to recognize the specific backup application being used since it initially strips out the cartridge headers in order to decompose all the files and data types in order to do file-level comparisons to previous backups.

Seamless integration

The HP 6000 Virtual Library System is deployed, managed and operated just like a tape library minimizing disruptions to your environment. Emulations include the HP ESL E-series and MSL tape libraries as well as 1/8 G2 tape autoloaders. The VLS6000 also emulates the HP Ultrium 230 Tape Drives (LTO-1), HP Ultrium 460 Tape Drives (LTO-2), HP Ultrium 960 Tape Drives (LTO-3), HP Ultrium 1840 Tape Drives (LTO-4 capacity only, no encryption), DLT 7000, DLT 8000, and SDLT 320 Tape Drives.

Fast data restoration and backup performance

A single-node solution that offers industry-leading performance and easily scales in performance and capacity to 600 MB/sec and 122 TB of useable storage, with 2:1 hardware compression (VLS6600 only) without impact on performance. Accelerated deduplication (an optional license) retains up to 50 times more data readily available on disk. Accelerated deduplication delivers fast backup performance since the deduplication process does not impact the backup.

Cost-effective data protection and on-going management	A self-managed, auto-configuration, auto-monitoring and self diagnosis, auto performance-tuning and load-balancing appliance that is easily installed through a simple interface. As environments and needs change, so does the VLS6000.

Reliability	While the HP 6000 Virtual Library System contains reliable hardware featuring hot plug disk drives, standard redundant power supplies and fans as well as hardware RAID 6 protection, the real reliability is for your data protection process. Simplifying the process by which storage is shared means fewer errors occur, allowing your process to run more smoothly and faster.

Deduplication-enabled Replication

The HP StorageWorks 6200 and 6600 Virtual Library Systems support the license of deduplication-enabled replication. This application, which layers on top of Accelerated deduplication, allows customers to implement low-cost disaster recovery between multiple geographically-dispersed data centers. It allows these VLS systems to synchronize via low cost IP-WAN connections by only sending the changes (after data deduplication) across the wire. Deduplication-enabled replication provides an improved disaster recovery solution that allows customers to reduce or eliminate off site vaulting of tapes (including associated services) and reduce or eliminate media handling costs.

Automigration

The HP StorageWorks 6200 and 6600 Virtual Library Systems support Automigration. This service is a form of "disk cache to tape", called "echo copy", which allows copies of data to be moved off the virtual library to a physical library or another VLS under the control of the VLS, not the backup application. Future updates will allow full integration with ISVs via SMI-S 1.3 specifications supporting what is known as "smart copy". HP Data Protector 6.1 supports smart copy. Automigration is an HP developed intellectual property and does not require licensing. SAN based Automigration is only supported on non-deduplication/replication enabled VLS systems.

Automigration - Echo Copy

Echo copy can streamline the process and reduce the costs of making physical tape cartridges from virtual tape cartridges, for vaulting and off-sitting purposes. Echo copy is run through the Automigration software (a tab on the VLS GUI), not the backup application. It acts as a transparent disk cache to the physical library, so that the backup application writes to virtual cartridges in the virtual library, and Automigration then automatically schedules the copies from virtual cartridges to their matching physical cartridges (with the same barcodes) based on the Automigration policies the user establishes.

Since Echo copy is managed through the Automigration software, not the backup application, the destination library is not visible to the backup application - so no licensing is required. Copy traffic is no longer routed through the SAN which speeds up the copy process. Since the tape library is dedicated to the VLS no copy servers are required. Echo copy also eliminates the need for tape-to-tape copy administration since this is automated through copy policy management. All destination tapes created by echo copy are in the native tape format, so they can be easily restored directly from any tape drive or library that is visible to the backup application.

Automigration - Smart Copy

Smart copy provides the same capabilities with one important exception. Smart Copy allows the backup ISV to initiate the copy with the VLS6000 actually implementing the move. The cartridge bar codes between the two copies are different and the backup ISV is able to track the move. SMI-S 1.3 support is required by the ISV to be able to implement Smart Copy. HP Data Protector 6.1 supports smart copy.

Data Protection Software & ISV support	Check the EBS website for the latest VLS and Accelerated deduplication supported backup ISVs and data types http://www.hp.com/go/ebs

Electronic Software Delivery	Electronic software is now available in most countries. HP recommends purchasing electronic products over physical products when available for faster delivery and the convenience of not having to manage-either file away or throw away-confidential paper licenses. For more information, please contact an HP representative.

Compatibility

HP's Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS) assures that your HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System works with leading servers, operating systems, and backup applications - and not just those sold by HP. Based on a foundation of extensive interoperability testing, EBS 1-2-3 provides a step-by-step methodology for designing, configuring, and implementing your SAN ensuring HP VLS6000 will work seamlessly in many environments. HP VLS6000 is especially suitable in a mixed system environment. For the latest list of servers, workstations, operating systems, and backup software that support HP 6000 Virtual Library System, check the tape backup compatibility pages on our web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/ebs.

Server Compatibility	The HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System is supported on many popular industry servers including HP ProLiant and HP-UX servers. For a complete list of HP and third party servers, please visit the Enterprise Backup Solution on the Worldwide web at: http://www.hp.com/go/ebs.

OS Support	HP provides extensive support on most major operating systems. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the latest compatibility matrix at http://www.hp.com/go/ebs

Backup Software Support

The HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System is supported on leading backup software applications. As new certifications are achieved, they are posted on the Enterprise Backup Solution Compatibility Matrix. Please visit http://www.hp.com/go/ebs for the latest compatibility information.

Warranty Information, HP Care Pack, and Service and Support

Warranty and Services Included with the Product

Hewlett-Packard provides a 1-year, next-day, on-site, limited warranty for the HP StorageWorks VLS9000 hardware, plus 9x5 phone support for the duration of the warranty. All hard drive modules have a 1-year, parts exchange, limited warranty, with next business day response, plus 9x5 phone support for the duration of the warranty.

HP warrants only that the Software media will be free of physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days from delivery.

For more information about HP's Global Limited Warranty and Technical Support, visit: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/storageworks/warranty/en_321708-008.pdf

For increased uptime, productivity and ROI -HP Care Pack packaged services for Storage

These days, you need to get the most out of your storage investment-you can't afford not to. When you buy HP storage products and solutions, it's also a good time to think about what levels of service and support you may need. To help take the worry out of deploying, designing, maintaining, and managing your environment, we've designed a portfolio of service options that are as: flexible, reliable and scalable as your storage. Unlike storage-only vendors, we take a holistic approach to your entire environment, bridging storage, servers, blades, software and network infrastructures with our HP Care Pack packaged services for Storage.

Protect your business beyond the warranty
When it comes to robustness and reliability, standard warranties on today's computing equipment have matured just as the technologies have matured. Good news on some fronts-but also a source of potential problems and subsequent consequences that come from depending on standard warranties alone. Standard warranty protects against product defects and some causes of downtime- but not the business. By using a standard approach to warranty uplifts, such as HP Care Pack Services, you can reduce downtime risks and be more certain of operational consistency for both mission-critical and standard business computing. Simply put, HP Care Pack Services normalize the warranty of combined products - helping you proactively guard against unplanned downtime.

Extending warranties with HP Care Pack Services

For cost-effective upgrading or extending your standard warranty, HP Care Pack Services offer a suite of standard reactive hardware and software support services that are sold separately, or combined as with our Support Plus and Support Plus 24 services. The portfolio also provides a combination of proactive and reactive services, such as Proactive 24 Service and Critical Service. In addition, with HP Proactive Select we offer an innovative approach to service delivery that gives you the flexibility to acquire the specific proactive services you need today, then add services as your needs evolve. HP Proactive Select offers a broad set of technical or per-event type service options - including server, storage, and network, SAN device, and software, environment, installation and education services. Services that you can mix and match depending on your specific requirements, from preliminary planning and equipment delivery to installation, configuration, integration, and testing, through every level of ongoing support. Our HP Care Pack packaged services for Storage assures help when you need it most. And for many products, post-warranty HP Care Pack Services are available when your original warranty has expired.

HP Storage Services: Offering reliability, flexibility and value-just like your storage

HP Storage Services offers a full spectrum of customer care, from technology support to complex migrations to complete completely managed services. HP Factory Express provides customization, integration and deployment services for turnkey solutions. HP Education offers flexible, comprehensive training on storage networking, disk storage systems, and storage software to help your IT staff get the most out of your investments. And HP Financial solutions extend innovative financing and asset management programs to cost-effective buy, manage and eventually retire your older equipment.

HP Storage Services, the trusted business technology experts who manage your technology in action, because when technology works, business works. http://www.hp.com/hps/storage

NOTE: Care Pack Services availability may vary by product and country.

HP Care Pack Services are sold by HP and HP Authorized Service Partners:

Services for customers purchasing from HP or an enterprise reseller are quoted using HP order configuration tools.
Customers purchasing from a commercial reseller can find HP Care Pack Services at
http://www.hp.com/go/lookuptool

Recommended HP Care Pack Services for optimal satisfaction with your HP product.
Recommended Support	3-Year HP Support Plus 24
	For a higher return on your storage investment, HP Support Plus 24 provides integrated hardware and software support services designed specifically for your technology. Available 24x7, this 3-year combined reactive support option delivers onsite hardware support and over-the-phone software support around-the-clock. Leverage the full strength of HP Technology Services - customers can trust the services professionals at HP to work collaboratively with them, putting our strategic and technical know-how to work across their entire infrastructure. Improve uptime with responsive hardware and software services Enjoy consistent service coverage across geographically dispersed sites Update HP software at a predictable cost Increase customer satisfaction-with no interoperability gaps http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/5981-6638EN.pdf
Recommended Deployment	HP Installation and Startup Service for HP StorageWorks VLS Tape Libraries
	For smooth startup, HP Installation and Startup Service for HP StorageWorks VLS Tape Libraries- provides for the deployment of HP StorageWorks libraries, including library sub-components in SAN environments. In today's new era of business technology- customers can trust the services professionals at HP to work collaboratively with them, putting our strategic and technical know-how to work across their entire infrastructure. Installation and startup by an HP technical specialist Availability of an HP service specialist to answer basic questions during the delivery of this service Delivery of the service at a mutually scheduled convenient time Verification prior to installation that all service prerequisites are met A project manager to manage the implementation of the service engagement (Implementation Service only) Service performed by an HP technical specialist Delivery of the service at a mutually scheduled time Product installation according to the product specifications Deployment activities designed to bring the Fibre Channel-based tape library into operation Improved performance Higher value of the HP StorageWorks VLS libraries due to leveraging of HP knowledge in implementing Fibre Channel-based systems and solutions Fewer implementation-related disruptions in the IT environment Increased system reliability and more effective data management Installation that adheres to the product specifications and supports business configuration requirements http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA1-1971ENW.pdf

Related HP Care Pack Services that will enhance your HP product experience.
Related Services	HP Data Replication Solution Services for HP StorageWorks Virtual Library System
	For businesses looking to support data replication between data centers for disaster recovery: To help you safeguard your critical business information, HP Data Replication Solution Service provides implementation of the replication feature of the VLS product family. This service provides the analysis, design, implementation, and testing services necessary to deploy optimal functionality of real time data replication on a VLS product. This service provides comprehensive implementation and test plans for data replication at the Customer location. With special consideration for data availability, consistency, currency, and I/O performance, our storage specialist will collaborate with the Customer designated IT storage administrator to plan, design, and optimize the configuration. http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA2-4818ENW.pdf
	HP Backup and Recovery Solution Service For customers who need help implementing their backup software: Rapid recovery from system downtime can hinge on the efficiency of your backup and recovery management environment - and on how well that environment is integrated with your storage infrastructure. But integration processes can be time-consuming and complex, and your IT resources are already stretched thin. Where can you find the expert help you need? For fast, effective integration of your backup solution into an existing or new storage infrastructure, turn to the storage experts at HP Services. Our Backup and Recovery Solution Service (BRSS) provides end-to-end management of your backup integration process. The BRSS team works with you to analyze your business and IT environment; develop a comprehensive integration plan and timetable; design an architecture that suits your critical requirements; install backup software; implement your solution; and validate your configuration. http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/5982-7441EN.pdf

eSupport

HP eSupport is a portfolio of technology-based services that assist you with managing your business environment - from the desktop to the data center.

Support Portal
The HP support portal provides one-stop access to the information, tools and services you need to manage the daily operations of your IT environment.

Features include:

Access to self-solve tools (including search technical knowledge base)
Efficient logging and tracking of support cases
Collaboration with other business and IT professionals
Download of patches and drivers
Access to diagnostic tools
Proactive notification of relevant information

Access to certain features of the support portal requires an HP service agreement. To access the support portal, visit: http://www.hp.com/support

HP Insight Remote Support software delivers secure remote support for your HP Servers and Storage, 24 X 7, so you can spend less time solving problems and more time focused on your business. You can have your systems remotely monitored for hardware failure using secure technology that's been proven at thousands of companies around the world. In many cases, you can avoid problems before they occur.

Customer Technical Training

Consider education as an integral part of your strategy to get the best return on investment for your HP storage solution. HP offers a variety of training courses on storage software, networking, archiving and disk storage systems. Our classes are available in many delivery modalities from traditional instructor-led courses at one of our 80 training centers worldwide to on-site training customized to your needs or online. www.hp.com/learn/storage

HP Services Awards

HP Services continues to be recognized for service and support excellence by customers, partners, industry organizations and publications around the world. Recent honors and award reflect our services team's dedications, technical expertise, professionalism and uncompromising commitment to customer satisfaction. For a list of all our awards, please visit
http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/cache/433028-0-0-225-121.html

Additional Services Information

For more information about HP Care Pack Services for Storage, please visit: http://www.hp.com/hps/storage

If you have specific questions, contact your local HP representative. Contact information for a representative in your area can be found at "Contact HP" http://www.hp.com

Kit Contents

Model

Description

Part Number

HP 6218 Virtual Library System

HP StorageWorks 6218 Virtual Library System

AH809B*

Supplied with each Virtual Library System

HP StorageWorks 6200 Virtual Library System node
HP StorageWorks MSA20 Storage Enclosure configured with twelve 500 GB SATA disk drives
Includes full 16 GB of RAM
Serial Cable
Installation Poster
HP 6000 Virtual Library System Documentation CD
System recovery CD
4 IEC power cords (2 for the node, 2 for the MSA20)