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Tandem and TSM

2006-11-08 08:33:57
Subject: Tandem and TSM
From: "Burton, Robert" <robert.burton AT RBC DOT COM>
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 08:33:13 -0500
We are backing up our tandem systems ...  You require a third party product for 
the tandem system ...  I've included some doc ...




BACKHOME/TSM

Tivoli Storage Manager for Tandem

Advances in data storage hardware and data management software have made 
centralized storage management a reality.

Network backbones now connect distributed systems with channel level 
performance, allowing server-based applications to

deliver functions and services previously dispersed upon individual client 
systems.

ETI-NET has developed a family of connectivity solutions that capitalize on 
cross-platform opportunities.

For over a decade ETI-NET has been providing Tandem users with high quality, 
easy to use products, which merge Tandem/HP benefits

with those from IBM and Microsoft.

BackHome is a Tandem application that automates the transfer of backup and 
restore activity across network facilities into non-

Tandem storage servers.

The Client API for Tivoli Storage Manager, running in the Tandem, links Tandem 
to Tivoli server software running in UNIX, Windows NT, MVS,

or other popular server environments.

BackHome/TSM also supports TM/MP tape services, such as audit tape creation and 
online dump activity.

The functionality of BackHome has been evolving since 1988, when ETI-NET first 
provided support for IBM MVS tape creation across multiplexed

9600 bps communications lines. Today, using TCP/IP or APPC, connections of 100 
Mbps and greater are normal and BackHome TSM

performance makes network attachments transparent.

Users will appreciate the array of storage devices supported by Tivoli Storage 
Manager server, and the cost-effectiveness of sharing

robotic tape subsystems with other Tandem or non- Tandem platforms. Disaster 
recovery procedures also benefit from the centralized

administration that is adopted with Tivoli Storage Manager.

BACKHOME/TSM

BACKUP/RESTORE

BackHome allows bi-directional transfer of backup or restore objects to and 
from the server.

Transfer integrity is controlled by integrated modules in the API.

High throughput and high line utilization are achieved through data 
compression, advanced I/O buffering techniques and parallelism.

CATALOG

Information about files can be stored in an ETI-NET-provided catalog at backup 
time.

Commands are available through the BFSINT (BackHome User Interface) for 
locating and updating information in the

catalog. This provides significant improvements in BackHome ease of use.

FAST RESTORE

Fast Restore minimizes the amount of data needing to transit the network during 
restores. At backup time a catalog entry is created for each file, and a

BackupID and Position Number is recorded. At restore time, the user builds the 
restore request, the Position Number is retrieved from the catalog on Tandem and

passed to the server holding the backup set. The server starts transmitting the 
files to restore from the Position Number, bypassing unnecessary files.

CHECKPOINT RESTART

BackHome provides the capability to process a backup as multiple transactions, 
where each transaction can be 'committed' in the form of a checkpoint. The

Tivoli server provides roll-back processing to the last checkpoint when the 
in-process transaction fails.

TSM API

The Tivoli TSM API on Tandem NSK operates at D43 or higher, and supports 
connection to every Tivoli Storage Manager server. ETI-NET provides testing 
modules to allow the TSM API-to-TSM server conversation to be diagnosed 
independently of BackHome.

EVENT LOGGING

Logging of all activity is written to dual alternating log files. Users may 
interactively access these event messages through the BackHome interactive user 
interface or they can be sent to the Tandem EMS system. TSM stored objects and 
back-up sets can also be reviewed through TSM API commands on Tandem.

BENEFITS

* Standardizes Tandem within enterprise-wide storage management approach.

* Allows access to best cost/performing storage media and subsystems available 
industry wide.

* Improves utilization of storage by sharing resources.

* Simplifies disaster recovery planning.

* Normalizes tape media for improved archiving and vaulting.

* Reduces tape quantity through advanced reclamation techniques.

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

Installation is easy. The system can be operational within less than four 
hours. Training and onsite support is available.

Maintenance support and product updates are provided as part of a standard 
license agreement with each product installation.

FEATURES

BACKHOME/TSM

* Non-disruptive installation * Interactive, batch, and programmatic interfaces

* Conditional completion cascading

* Auto Restart

* Optional TMF support

* Selectable data compression

* Compatibility with job schedulers and security systems

* Satisfied customers

TSM API

* Version 2.1 or Higher

* Supports all API verbs

* TCP/IP or APPC

* Servernet

* UNIX-like set-up

* Independent test modules

* Open or closed registration

* Password authentication

* Scalable storage pools

For more information contact ETI-NET

Phone: 800-546-9101 Email: information AT etinet DOT com URL: www.etinet.com




thanks
Robert Burton
Enterprise Storage Network Analyst
Royal Bank of Canada
315 Front St West
Toronto, On, M5V 3A4
( 416-348-3849 )
+ Robert.Burton AT rbc DOT com

-----Original Message-----
From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of 
Francisco Molero
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 7:19 AM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: Tandem and TSM

Hi everyone,

we have a customer with Tandem machines and we are interested to backup this 
machine with TSM, is it possible ? What version do I need ?  any info will be 
good received.

Thanks in advance,

    Fran




               
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