The StorageTek® StorageNet® 6000 (SN6000) storage domain manager with Virtual Transport Manager (VTM) software enables more efficient management of tape resources. This intelligent tape administration tool isolates servers from changes to the tape environment, allowing for heterogeneous support, reduced hardware and software needs and increased data availability.
Configurable up to 64 Fibre Channel interfaces (up to 16 boards, with 4 Fibre Channel interfaces per board) Fabric or loop protocol support Multimode or single-mode connections
Optional redundant components:
Redundant management processor Redundant fabric module Redundant power supply with independent power input
Backup and restore The SN6000 domain manager with Virtual Transport Manager (VTM) software enables multiple backup applications to share tape assets, consolidating Open Systems backup and restore across a data center or an enterprise. Costs are reduced and enterprise-wide data protection is more readily managed.
Disaster recovery The SN6000 domain manager is an integral part of site-wide disaster recovery processes that remotely vault data in tape form. Tape Mirroring software automatically replicates tapes at multiple locations, reducing management costs and risks.
Benefits
Increased data protection Optional tape mirroring software increases layers of reliability, improving successful backups and restores with no impact on your backup windows.
Reduced costs The SN6000 domain manager’s ability to pool resources, increase tape drive utilization and simplify management can cut conventional SAN costs in half.
High data availability Applications have less downtime because they are isolated from storage administration and configuration.
Centralized administration and management With a single point of control, you can streamline management, reduce costs and eliminate the need to reconfigure your server environment.
Features
Standard features:
Heterogeneous platform support With the SN6000, your UNIX- and Windows NT-based storage devices and servers can use one centrally managed pool of tape assets.
Easily upgradeable Equipment can be added to the SAN from one location without affecting other parts of the network.
Tape mirroring software The SN6000 domain manager uses tape mirroring software to transfer data simultaneously to two physical tape volumes. This helps ensure successful backups and restores without impacting servers, applications or backup windows.
Scalability Adding an interface to the SN6000 domain manager provides the processing power you need to gain additional storage management capabilities—without reconfiguring the front end.
Options:
Number of Fibre Channel interfaces Configurable to 64 (up to 16 boards with four Fibre Channel interfaces per board)
Redundant components Redundant management processor Redundant fabric module Redundant power supply with independent power input
Pricing
Pricing can vary based on the server quantity, storage capacity or options. Pricing is for software only. Contact the "How to Buy" help desk at 1-800-275-4785 (01-303-673-2800) for more information.
Software
Virtual Transport Manager software StorageTek Virtual Transport Manager (VTM) software works with the SN6000 domain manager to enable a shared backup and restore environment for Open Systems enterprises that improves tape utilization and is easier to manage. VTM lets you share tape devices across all of your Unix and NT servers, as well as across multiple backup applications.
Tape Mirroring software Tape Mirroring software works with the SN6000 domain manager and VTM software to simplify and automate the tape replication process, making data safer and less expensive to protect. Tape Mirroring replicates tape volumes with less staff than other methods. Tape is replicated independent of the backup application and is resilient to errors during backup and during restoration.
Specifications
Capacity
Connectivity:
Configurable up to 64 Fibre Channel interfaces (up to 16 boards, with 4 Fibre Channel interfaces per board) Fabric or loop protocol support Multimode or single-mode connections
Availability
Optional redundant components:
Redundant management processor Redundant fabric module Redundant power supply with independent power input
Serviceability:
Non-disruptive modular maintenance Remote service technology Phone-home service Resident diagnostics
Compatibility
Virtual Transport Manager compatibility
Supported servers:
Windows NT, SUN Solaris, HP HP/UX, IBM AIX, NetApp filers, Compaq Tru64
T9840, T9940, DLT 7000, DLT 8000 (Fibre Channel and SCSI models), LTO Ultrium, IBM Magstar
Supported tape libraries (VTM):
Any tape library controlled by ACSLS or LibStation
Tape Mirroring compatibility
Supported servers:
Windows NT, SUN Solaris, HP HP/UX, IBM AIX
Backup software:
VERITAS NetBackup, Legato NetWorker
SNMP client/agent support:
SNMP supports other enterprise management systems, such as CA Unicenter, Tivoli and HP OpenView
Management
Management interface:
Local or remote management from a we-based interface from Microsoft Windows 95/Windows98/Windows NT workstations using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
Mechanical
Height:
72.0 in, 1 u (182.88 cm)
Depth:
32.5 in (82.55 cm)
Width:
24.0 in (60.96 cm)
Weight (maximum):
635 lb (290 kg)
Mounting options:
Rack mount or tabletop
Environmental
Temperature:
+50° to +104° F (+10° to +40° C)
Relative humidity (non-condensing):
10%-90%
Altitude:
8,000 ft (2,438 m)
Acoustic noise level:
70 dBA SPL
Power
Power input (auto-ranging):
200-240 VAC @ 47-63 Hz single phase
Power consumption (maximum):
Input current: 20 A @ 200 V, 16 A @ 240 V Minimum configuration: 500 VA or 0.5 kVA, 1,706 BTU/hr Maximum configuration: 2,250 VA or 2.25 kVA, 9,113 BTU/hr with redundant management processors
Regulatory Compliance
Safety:
CSA standard CAN/CSA-C22.2 no. 950-3rd edition; UL standard 1950, 3rd edition; EN60950, CB Scheme IEC950, AS3260
Laser safety:
CDRH, (FDA) EN60825
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