I'm trying to figure something out.

Although data from a multiple client backup, is stored in separate files 
(according to SSID) on an AFTD device, which means it is effectively 
de-multiplexed.

One benefit
of the simple rule that all data in a file belongs to the same save set is that 
it enables
clean staging of save sets to another medium.

If a datadomain device is being used (non VTL) mode, is the data stream it 
de-duplicates effectively a multiplexed datastream from all the clients backing 
up at any moment.

If so how can any decent de-dupe ratio be achieved, as the data stream it's 
de-duping is a random mix of each clients data, which will change each time the 
backups run.

Thanks
Nick

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