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Automated tape libraries, or jukeboxes, can contain hundreds or thousands of storage slots, dozens of drives, and multiple import/export slots. Backup Express supports many types of tape libraries and storage devices.
For specific compatibility information see the interactive Backup Express Supported Technologies Database.
Backup Express makes tape library and media storage device maintenance easy:
- Multi-Hosting tape libraries. SCSI-connect multiple UNIX, Linux, Windows, NetWare/OES and SLES/OES servers, as well as NAS appliances, to a single multi-drive library to reduce network traffic and maximize your hardware investment.
- Automatic labeling. Label large non-contiguous sets of tapes automatically, using any drive; or label tapes automatically on the fly as they are needed.
- Easy drag-and-drop import/export. Place one or more tapes in the import/export slots of the tape library, and drag-and-drop them into empty storage slots. The library will activate automatically to import the tapes. Exporting is equally easy.
- Mass import/export. Import/export large sets of tapes automatically, not just one at a time.
- Alternate media pools. Define media pools to supply tapes automatically when the primary pool has no free tapes.
- Configuration by backup type. Define separate device clusters and media pools for base, incremental, and differential backups.
- Comprehensive tape library support. Backup Express is certified on virtually all automated libraries, independent of media type.
- Tape Library sharing. Share large tape libraries between open systems and mainframes. Backup Express supports ADIC's AMLs and SDLC, StorageTek's ACSLS, and IBM's 3494 Magstars, and more.
Backup Express supports automated libraries, VTLs and storage devices from many vendors. For more information about supported vendors, click here.
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