Universal Replicator Software—Secure Data Replication in

hosted on the Universal Storage Platform and the Network Storage Controller 4over any distance 4for business continuity or improved IT operations, and without the need for redundant servers or replication appliances. Universal Replicator software redefines the way that asynchronous replication is performed, helping organizations to: n Significantly lower the cache and resource consumption on production/ primary storage systems n Improve bandwidth utilization n Simplify bandwidth planning n Mitigate the impact of network failures n Gain more flexibility in trading off between Recovery Point Objective and cost n More easily implement advanced multi 3data center support n Easily move data among levels of tiered storage systems n Fully leverage the Universal Storage Platform and Network Storage Controller and optimize the storage infrastructure Business Benefits Ensure Business Continuity n Simplifies implementation to meet the most demanding disaster recovery and uptime requirements, regardless of the type of supported storage platform hosting the business-critical data Business Solutions Hitachi Data Systems and its Hitachi TrueNorth TM Channel Partners offer industry-leading technology to help organizations of all sizes meet their unique requirements for business continuity, regulatory compliance, and data recovery. Together, we provide cost-effective storage products and solutions that leverage world-renowned Hitachi global R&D resources to deliver performance, availability, and scal- ability 4supporting business-critical applications and strengthening com- petitive advantage.<br><br> Complementary solutions for Universal Replicator software include Hitachi HiCommand ® Replication Monitor soft- ware; Hitachi TrueCopy ® Synchronous software, which duplicates data between like Hitachi storage systems; Hitachi ShadowImage TM Heterogeneous In-System Replication software for non- disruptive, high-speed data replication within any Hitachi storage system; and Hitachi Business Continuity Manager software for managing TrueCopy and ShadowImage solutions for IBM ® z/OS ® mainframe. 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IBM and z/OS are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. All other trademarks, service marks, company names, and logos are properties of their respective owners.<br><br> Notice: This document is for informational purposes only, and does not set forth any warranty, express or implied, concerning any equipment or service offered or to be offered by Hitachi Data Systems. This document describes some capabilities that are conditioned on a maintenance contract with Hitachi Data Systems being in effect, and that may be configuration-dependent, and features that may not be currently available. Contact your local Hitachi Data Systems sales office for information on feature and product availability.<br><br> Hitachi Data Systems sells and licenses its products subject to certain terms and conditions, including limited warranties. To see a copy of these terms and conditions prior to purchase or license, please go to http://www.hds.com/products_ services/support/warranty.html or call your local sales representative to obtain a printed copy. If you purchase or license the product, you are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions.<br><br> © Hitachi Data Systems Corporation 2007. All Rights Reserved. DISK-504-03 DG February 2007 Heterogeneous Storage System Support n Used with the Universal Storage Platform or Network Storage Controller, Universal Replicator software enables storage management and disaster recovery in heterogeneous systems, providing maximum flexibility and support of enterprise-class environments.<br><br> n Universal Replicator software supports any storage connected to a Universal Storage Platform or Network Storage Controller, permitting data to be copied from any supported device to any other supported device, regardless of operating system or protocol differences. This ensures maximum flexibility for data distribution as well as increased storage utilization and failover options. More Efficient Replication n Universal Replicator software uses asynchronous replication driven by the remote site to minimize impact on primary production systems and takes advantage of journaling rather than cache files to mitigate the high resource usage of other asynchronous approaches.<br><br> n Storage usage on the Universal Storage Platform or Network Storage Controller can be minimal, just enough for the journals. n Limited use of cache leaves cache for production application usage, further restoring pri- mary site storage to its intended role as a transaction processing resource, not a replication engine. n Advanced three data center capabilities provide a choice of cascade or multitarget configurations (teams with TrueCopy Synchronous software for advanced configurations).<br><br> n Consistency groups can span multiple storage systems for large enterprise-class applications requiring unmatched scalability and data integrity. Please check with your Hitachi Data Systems representative for detailed feature availability information. Feature Highlights n Supports availability of up-to-date copies of data in dispersed locations by leveraging Hitachi TrueCopy ® Synchronous software n Maintains integrity of a replicated copy without impacting processing, even when replication network outages occur or optimal bandwidth is not available n Works with Universal Storage Platform/ Network Storage Controller replication tech- nology to greatly enhance administrative productivity and response to and proactive aversion of crises Optimize Resource Usage n Leverages advanced technology to maintain data integrity and optimize the storage/IT infrastructure for protection of data from any application across a variety of hardware and software platforms n Optimizes storage resources for more efficient data protection over any distance n Significantly reduces cache utilization and increases bandwidth utilization by leveraging performance-optimized disk-based journals n Reduces overhead and application impact at production site by placing more of the workload on remote site n Centralizes operations for management resources and provides secure manage- ment of data-related operational risk Improve Operational Efficiency and Resiliency n Simplifies consolidation/aggregation and mapping of data value to the cost of storage n Supports planned site outages n Keeps logging changes in the event of network problems between sites n Reduces costs 4requires only one product to provide asynchronous copy across all attached storage systems Synergy with Hitachi Business Continuity Framework n Builds on the data integrity heritage of Hitachi open systems and mainframe remote replication software n Provides unified, simplified managment via Hitachi HiCommand ® Device Manager and Hitachi Business Continuity Manager software for IBM ® z/OS ® n Integrates tightly with other Hitachi software products supporting business continuity, further expanding capabilities<br><br>

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