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Introducing Enterprise Tape Library 3494 and StorageTek ACSLS

Arcserve Backup offers two solutions for tape libraries, namely the Arcserve Backup Enterprise Option for IBM 3494 and the Arcserve Backup Enterprise Option for StorageTek ACSLS. These options let you use the large tape volume capacities of the IBM® TotalStorage® Enterprise Automated Tape Library 3494, and the tape libraries controlled by StorageTek Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS) Manager software. Arcserve Backup server interfaces with the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library 3494 and StorageTek Automated Cartridge System Library Software to manage backup and restore operations, tape volume movement, and tape volume organization.

This section uses the following conventions:

Enterprise Tape Library 3494

Identifies IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library 3494.

StorageTek ACSLS

Identifies StorageTek Automated Cartridge System Library Software.

the option

Identifies Enterprise Option for IBM 3494 or Enterprise Option for StorageTek ACSLS in general.

tape library

Identifies Enterprise Tape Library for 3494 or StorageTek ACSLS in general.

The options let several Arcserve Backup servers share a network-connected tape library. By using several Arcserve Backup servers, you can divide large, complex backup requirements into manageable subsets and maximize backup and restore efficiency. Backup and restore jobs run simultaneously on all Arcserve Backup servers with complete storage data integrity.

These options also provide services that let Arcserve Backup perform backup, restore, and device management operations on the tape volumes. Each Arcserve Backup server performs these operations as if it is controlling its own separate library. Arcserve Backup server interprets the assigned tape volumes on the tape library as local tape volumes; however, the physical movement of tape volumes is managed exclusively by the tape library.

Important! The tape volumes in the tape library must have bar codes to use the option.