Using CA ARCserve Backup in a Storage Area Network › The SAN Environment › Benefits of Using the Option

Benefits of Using the Option

The SAN Option provides the following benefits:

• Decreased Costs--Allows servers to share one or more tape libraries.
• Improved Backup and Restore Speed--Eliminates the need for remote backups through your Local Area Network (LAN).
• Efficiency--Centralizes the backup of hardware and media.
• Flexibility--Optimizes the flexibility by redirecting or reconfiguring in case of a device failure.