HP StorageWorks 6218, StorageWorks 6227, StorageWorks 6636, StorageWorks 6653 Overview
Are you frustrated with your current backup and recovery performance?
The HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System is a single-node solution that offers fast data protection and backup in complex
SAN environments and scales in performance and capacity to 600 MB/sec and 122 TB of useable storage with 2:1 hardware
compression. With the licensing of Accelerated deduplication which retains up to 50 times more data readily available on disk, you
can obtain faster backup performance since the deduplication process doesn't impact the backup. Deduplication-enabled (previously
called low-bandwidth) replication enables fast, low-cost disaster recovery between remote sites. The VLS6000 integrates seamlessly
into existing backup applications and processes. It is a self-managed, auto configured, auto monitored and performance-tuned
appliance and easily installed via a simple graphic interface. The VLS6000 uses RAID 6 technology and highly reliable ProLiant
servers that reduce the risk of data loss.
HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library SystemHP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
HP StorageWorks 6200 Virtual Library System
HP StorageWorks 6200 Virtual Library SystemHP StorageWorks 6200 Virtual Library System
HP StorageWorks 6200 Virtual Library System HP StorageWorks 6600 Virtual Library System
HP StorageWorks 6600 Virtual Library SystemHP StorageWorks 6600 Virtual Library System
HP StorageWorks 6600 Virtual Library System
Models
ModelsModels
Models
HP StorageWorks 6000
HP StorageWorks 6000HP StorageWorks 6000
HP StorageWorks 6000
Virtual Library System
Virtual Library SystemVirtual Library System
Virtual Library System
HP StorageWorks 6218 Virtual Library System
AH809B
*
HP StorageWorks 6227 Virtual Library System
AH810B
*
HP StorageWorks 6636 Virtual Library System
AH811B
*
HP StorageWorks 6653 Virtual Library System
AH812B
*
HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System Data Deduplication Capacity LTU
T9707A
HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System Data Deduplication Capacity E-LTU
T9707AAE
HP StorageWorks Virtual Library System Low Bandwidth Replication LTU
T5537A
HP StorageWorks Virtual Library System Low Bandwidth Replication E-LTU
T5537AAE
*#0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order when factory integration
is indicated.
QuickSpecs
HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library SystemHP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
Overview
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6000 Virtual Library
6000 Virtual Library6000 Virtual Library
6000 Virtual Library
System Customer benefits
System Customer benefitsSystem Customer benefits
System Customer benefits
Seamless integration into current backup and recovery processes
Fast data restoration and backup performance
Cost-effective data protection and on-going management
Your valuable data is protected by HP, your trusted and experienced storage vendor.
Key Features
Key FeaturesKey Features
Key Features
Accelerated deduplication and deduplication-enabled replication can be licensed for the VLS6000
A single-node solution that offers industry-leading performance and easily scales in performance
and capacity to 600 MB/sec and up to122 TB of useable storage, with 2:1 hardware
compression (VLS6600 only)
Hardware RAID 6 reduces the risk of data loss
Certified with popular backup software packages through HP StorageWorks Enterprise Backup
Solution (
www.hp.com/go/ebs
)
A highly available solution using HP ProLiant servers with redundant subsystems: fans, power
supply units, hardware-mirrored systems disks and hot swap array drives
Ships with Automigration - software included with the VLS GUI which simplifies moving cartridge
data from the VLS to a tape library or another Virtual Library System.
The VLS6000 supports up to 10,000 slots and 32,000 cartridges (only when using the VLS
firmware version 3.X or higher required for Accelerated deduplication).
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HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
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HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
Standard Features
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Accelerated deduplication
Accelerated deduplicationAccelerated deduplication
Accelerated deduplication
The VLS6000 now supports the option of capacity licensing for Accelerated deduplication. One
VLS6000 license T9707A or T9707AAE (NOTE: Electronic software is available in all countries except
China and Japan. For China and Japan should order the physical equivalent.) is required for each shelf
with 250 GB or 500 GB disks (4.4 TB) and two licenses are required for each shelf with 750 GB disks
(6.6 TB) or 1 TB disks (8 TB). Accelerated deduplication retains up to 50 times more data readily
available on disk by replacing redundant blocks of data with pointers to the original block. Accelerated
deduplication delivers fast backup performance since the deduplication process does not impact the
backup. Accelerated deduplication delivers fast restore performance since the latest backup copy is
always retained in its entirety while data reduction occurs on the previous backups. Accelerated
deduplication needs to recognize the specific backup application being used since it initially strips out
the cartridge headers in order to decompose all the files and data types in order to do file-level
comparisons to previous backups.
Seamless integration
Seamless integrationSeamless integration
Seamless integration
The HP 6000 Virtual Library System is deployed, managed and operated just like a tape library
minimizing disruptions to your environment. Emulations include the HP ESL E-series and MSL tape
libraries as well as 1/8 G2 tape autoloaders. The VLS6000 also emulates the HP Ultrium 230 Tape
Drives (LTO-1), HP Ultrium 460 Tape Drives (LTO-2), HP Ultrium 960 Tape Drives (LTO-3), HP Ultrium
1840 Tape Drives (LTO-4 capacity only, no encryption), DLT 7000, DLT 8000, and SDLT 320 Tape
Drives.
Fast data restoration and
Fast data restoration andFast data restoration and
Fast data restoration and
backup performance
backup performancebackup performance
backup performance
A single-node solution that offers industry-leading performance and easily scales in performance and
capacity to 600 MB/sec and 122 TB of useable storage, with 2:1 hardware compression (VLS6600 only)
without impact on performance. Accelerated deduplication (an optional license) retains up to 50 times
more data readily available on disk. Accelerated deduplication delivers fast backup performance since
the deduplication process does not impact the backup.
Cost-effective data
Cost-effective dataCost-effective data
Cost-effective data
protection and on-going
protection and on-goingprotection and on-going
protection and on-going
management
managementmanagement
management
A self-managed, auto-configuration, auto-monitoring and self diagnosis, auto performance-tuning and
load-balancing appliance that is easily installed through a simple interface. As environments and needs
change, so does the VLS6000.
Reliability
ReliabilityReliability
Reliability
While the HP 6000 Virtual Library System contains reliable hardware featuring hot plug disk drives,
standard redundant power supplies and fans as well as hardware RAID 6 protection, the real reliability is
for your data protection process. Simplifying the process by which storage is shared means fewer errors
occur, allowing your process to run more smoothly and faster.
Deduplication-enabled
Deduplication-enabledDeduplication-enabled
Deduplication-enabled
Replication
ReplicationReplication
Replication
The HP StorageWorks 6200 and 6600 Virtual Library Systems support the license of deduplicationenabled replication. This application, which layers on top of Accelerated deduplication, allows customers
to implement low-cost disaster recovery between multiple geographically-dispersed data centers. It
allows these VLS systems to synchronize via low cost IP-WAN connections by only sending the changes
(after data deduplication) across the wire. Deduplication-enabled replication provides an improved
disaster recovery solution that allows customers to reduce or eliminate off site vaulting of tapes (including
associated services) and reduce or eliminate media handling costs.
QuickSpecs
HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
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HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
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Automigration
AutomigrationAutomigration
Automigration
The HP StorageWorks 6200 and 6600 Virtual Library Systems support Automigration. This service is a
form of "disk cache to tape", called "echo copy", which allows copies of data to be moved off the virtual
library to a physical library or another VLS under the control of the VLS, not the backup application.
Future updates will allow full integration with ISVs via SMI-S 1.3 specifications supporting what is known
as "smart copy". HP Data Protector 6.1 supports smart copy. Automigration is an HP developed
intellectual property and does not require licensing. SAN based Automigration is only supported on nondeduplication/replication enabled VLS systems.
Automigration - Echo
Automigration - EchoAutomigration - Echo
Automigration - Echo
Copy
CopyCopy
Copy
Echo copy can streamline the process and reduce the costs of making physical tape cartridges from
virtual tape cartridges, for vaulting and off-sitting purposes. Echo copy is run through the Automigration
software (a tab on the VLS GUI), not the backup application. It acts as a transparent disk cache to the
physical library, so that the backup application writes to virtual cartridges in the virtual library, and
Automigration then automatically schedules the copies from virtual cartridges to their matching physical
cartridges (with the same barcodes) based on the Automigration policies the user establishes.
Since Echo copy is managed through the Automigration software, not the backup application, the
destination library is not visible to the backup application - so no licensing is required. Copy traffic is no
longer routed through the SAN which speeds up the copy process. Since the tape library is dedicated to
the VLS no copy servers are required. Echo copy also eliminates the need for tape-to-tape copy
administration since this is automated through copy policy management. All destination tapes created by
echo copy are in the native tape format, so they can be easily restored directly from any tape drive or
library that is visible to the backup application.
Automigration - Smart
Automigration - SmartAutomigration - Smart
Automigration - Smart
Copy
CopyCopy
Copy
Smart copy provides the same capabilities with one important exception. Smart Copy allows the backup
ISV to initiate the copy with the VLS6000 actually implementing the move. The cartridge bar codes
between the two copies are different and the backup ISV is able to track the move. SMI-S 1.3 support is
required by the ISV to be able to implement Smart Copy. HP Data Protector 6.1 supports smart copy.
Data Protection Software
Data Protection SoftwareData Protection Software
Data Protection Software
& ISV support
& ISV support& ISV support
& ISV support
Check the EBS website for the latest VLS and Accelerated deduplication supported backup ISVs and data
types
http://www.hp.com/go/ebs
Electronic Software
Electronic SoftwareElectronic Software
Electronic Software
Delivery
DeliveryDelivery
Delivery
Electronic software is now available in most countries. HP recommends purchasing electronic products
over physical products when available for faster delivery and the convenience of not having to manageeither file away or throw away-confidential paper licenses. For more information, please contact an HP
representative.
Compatibility
CompatibilityCompatibility
Compatibility
HP's Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS) assures that your HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
works with leading servers, operating systems, and backup applications - and not just those sold by HP.
Based on a foundation of extensive interoperability testing, EBS 1-2-3 provides a step-by-step
methodology for designing, configuring, and implementing your SAN ensuring HP VLS6000 will work
seamlessly in many environments. HP VLS6000 is especially suitable in a mixed system environment. For
the latest list of servers, workstations, operating systems, and backup software that support HP 6000
Virtual Library System, check the tape backup compatibility pages on our web site at:
http://www.hp.com/go/ebs
.
QuickSpecs
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Server Compatibility
Server CompatibilityServer Compatibility
Server Compatibility
The HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System is supported on many popular industry servers
including HP ProLiant and HP-UX servers. For a complete list of HP and third party servers, please visit
the Enterprise Backup Solution on the Worldwide web at:
http://www.hp.com/go/ebs
.
OS Support
OS SupportOS Support
OS Support
HP provides extensive support on most major operating systems. For the most up-to-date information,
please visit the latest compatibility matrix at
http://www.hp.com/go/ebs
Backup Software Support
Backup Software SupportBackup Software Support
Backup Software Support
The HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System is supported on leading backup software applications.
As new certifications are achieved, they are posted on the Enterprise Backup Solution Compatibility
Matrix. Please visit
http://www.hp.com/go/ebs
for the latest compatibility information.
QuickSpecs
HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
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HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
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Warranty and Services
Warranty and ServicesWarranty and Services
Warranty and Services
Included with the Product
Included with the ProductIncluded with the Product
Included with the Product
Hewlett-Packard provides a 1-year, next-day, on-site, limited warranty for the HP StorageWorks VLS9000
hardware, plus 9x5 phone support for the duration of the warranty. All hard drive modules have a 1year, parts exchange, limited warranty, with next business day response, plus 9x5 phone support for the
duration of the warranty.
HP warrants only that the Software media will be free of physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days
from delivery.
For more information about HP's Global Limited Warranty and Technical Support, visit:
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/storageworks/warranty/en_321708-008.pdf
For increased uptime, productivity and ROI -HP Care Pack packaged services for Storage
For increased uptime, productivity and ROI -HP Care Pack packaged services for StorageFor increased uptime, productivity and ROI -HP Care Pack packaged services for Storage
For increased uptime, productivity and ROI -HP Care Pack packaged services for Storage
These days, you need to get the most out of your storage investment-you can't afford not to. When you buy HP storage products and
solutions, it's also a good time to think about what levels of service and support you may need. To help take the worry out of
deploying, designing, maintaining, and managing your environment, we've designed a portfolio of service options that are as:
flexible, reliable and scalable as your storage. Unlike storage-only vendors, we take a holistic approach to your entire environment,
bridging storage, servers, blades, software and network infrastructures with our HP Care Pack packaged services for Storage.
Protect your business beyond the warranty
When it comes to robustness and reliability, standard warranties on today's computing equipment have matured just as the
technologies have matured. Good news on some fronts-but also a source of potential problems and subsequent consequences that
come from depending on standard warranties alone. Standard warranty protects against product defects and some causes of
downtime- but not the business. By using a standard approach to warranty uplifts, such as HP Care Pack Services, you can reduce
downtime risks and be more certain of operational consistency for both mission-critical and standard business computing. Simply
put, HP Care Pack Services normalize the warranty of combined products - helping you proactively guard against unplanned
downtime.
Extending warranties with HP Care Pack Services
Extending warranties with HP Care Pack ServicesExtending warranties with HP Care Pack Services
Extending warranties with HP Care Pack Services
For cost-effective upgrading or extending your standard warranty, HP Care Pack Services offer a suite of standard reactive hardware
and software support services that are sold separately, or combined as with our Support Plus and Support Plus 24 services. The
portfolio also provides a combination of proactive and reactive services, such as Proactive 24 Service and Critical Service. In
addition, with HP Proactive Select we offer an innovative approach to service delivery that gives you the flexibility to acquire the
specific proactive services you need today, then add services as your needs evolve. HP Proactive Select offers a broad set of
technical or per-event type service options - including server, storage, and network, SAN device, and software, environment,
installation and education services. Services that you can mix and match depending on your specific requirements, from preliminary
planning and equipment delivery to installation, configuration, integration, and testing, through every level of ongoing support. Our
HP Care Pack packaged services for Storage assures help when you need it most. And for many products, post-warranty HP Care
Pack Services are available when your original warranty has expired.
HP Storage Services: Offering reliability, flexibility and value-just like your storage
HP Storage Services: Offering reliability, flexibility and value-just like your storageHP Storage Services: Offering reliability, flexibility and value-just like your storage
HP Storage Services: Offering reliability, flexibility and value-just like your storage
HP Storage Services offers a full spectrum of customer care, from technology support to complex migrations to complete completely
managed services. HP Factory Express provides customization, integration and deployment services for turnkey solutions. HP
Education offers flexible, comprehensive training on storage networking, disk storage systems, and storage software to help your IT
staff get the most out of your investments. And HP Financial solutions extend innovative financing and asset management programs
to cost-effective buy, manage and eventually retire your older equipment.
HP Storage Services, the trusted business technology experts who manage your technology in action, because when technology
works, business works.
http://www.hp.com/hps/storage
QuickSpecs
HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
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HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
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NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:
Care Pack Services availability may vary by product and country.
HP Care Pack Services are sold by HP and HP Authorized Service Partners:
Services for customers purchasing from HP or an enterprise reseller are quoted using HP order configuration tools.
Customers purchasing from a commercial reseller can find HP Care Pack Services at
http://www.hp.com/go/lookuptool
Recommended HP Care Pack Services for optimal satisfaction with your HP product.
Recommended HP Care Pack Services for optimal satisfaction with your HP product.Recommended HP Care Pack Services for optimal satisfaction with your HP product.
Recommended HP Care Pack Services for optimal satisfaction with your HP product.
Recommended Support
Recommended SupportRecommended Support
Recommended Support
3-Year HP Support Plus 24
3-Year HP Support Plus 243-Year HP Support Plus 24
3-Year HP Support Plus 24
For a higher return on your storage investment, HP Support Plus 24 provides integrated hardware and
software support services designed specifically for your technology. Available 24x7, this 3-year
combined reactive support option delivers onsite hardware support and over-the-phone software support
around-the-clock. Leverage the full strength of HP Technology Services - customers can trust the services
professionals at HP to work collaboratively with them, putting our strategic and technical know-how to
work across their entire infrastructure.
Improve uptime with responsive hardware and software services
Enjoy consistent service coverage across geographically dispersed sites
Update HP software at a predictable cost
Increase customer satisfaction-with no interoperability gaps
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/5981-6638EN.pdf
Recommended
RecommendedRecommended
Recommended
Deployment
DeploymentDeployment
Deployment
HP Installation and Startup Service for HP StorageWorks VLS Tape Libraries
HP Installation and Startup Service for HP StorageWorks VLS Tape LibrariesHP Installation and Startup Service for HP StorageWorks VLS Tape Libraries
HP Installation and Startup Service for HP StorageWorks VLS Tape Libraries
For smooth startup, HP Installation and Startup Service for HP StorageWorks VLS Tape Libraries-
provides for the deployment of HP StorageWorks libraries, including library sub-components in SAN
environments. In today's new era of business technology- customers can trust the services professionals
at HP to work collaboratively with them, putting our strategic and technical know-how to work across
their entire infrastructure.
Installation and startup by an HP technical specialist
Availability of an HP service specialist to answer basic questions during the delivery of this service
Delivery of the service at a mutually scheduled convenient time
Verification prior to installation that all service prerequisites are met
A project manager to manage the implementation of the service engagement (Implementation
Service only)
Service performed by an HP technical specialist
Delivery of the service at a mutually scheduled time
Product installation according to the product specifications
Deployment activities designed to bring the Fibre Channel-based tape library into operation
Improved performance
Higher value of the HP StorageWorks VLS libraries due to leveraging of HP knowledge in
implementing Fibre Channel-based systems and solutions
Fewer implementation-related disruptions in the IT environment
Increased system reliability and more effective data management
Installation that adheres to the product specifications and supports business configuration
requirements
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HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
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HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System
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