Yes, LAN-free backup is a 3.7 feature.  Right now with the TSM 3.7.1.0
server, all LAN-free backup is is the ability to backup over a
dedicated Fibre Channel network.  In the next incarnation of LAN-free
backup, scheduled for this quarter, there will be true LAN-free backup
which means the client is in control of the backup.  The client will move
the data from disk to tape bypassing the TSM server.  Only meta-data will
be sent to the TSM server.


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Joshua S. Bassi
Joshua S. Bassi
Senior Technical Consultant
Symatrix Technology, Inc.
jbassi AT gloryworks DOT com
(503) 702-3371