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DXI-SERIES DISK-BASED BACKUPAdvanced Data De-duplication Increases DiskCapacity—Preserves High PerformanceQUANTUM'S COMPREHENSIVEDATA PROTECTION STRATEGYAll DXi-Series solutions areconnected by a commontechnology base, replicationcapability, and management layer.For the first time, users can connectall their sites in a comprehensivedata protection strategy thatboosts performance and reducesmedia handling - all withoutchanging their existing backupapplications or re-architecting theirnetwork infrastructure. Quantum'sapproach provides a foundationfor a new generation of intelligentbackup, recovery and archivesolutions that will improve dataprotection for a broad range ofcustomer environments from smallremote offices to large enterprisedata centers.The DXi-Series disk backup and replication systems use Quantum’s patented datade-duplication technology to dramatically increase the role that disk can play in dataprotection. With DXi-Series solutions, users can reduce capacity requirements for disk by90% or more and makes WAN-based remote replication of backup data a practical toolfor disaster recovery protection. This advantage allows IT departments tocost-effectively retain months of backup data on disk for faster, more reliable restoresand more data recovery points. Quantum’s innovative implementation of this coretechnology means that users do not have to compromise on performance to takeadvantage of extended retention capability. The DXi-Series policy-based de-duplicationoption gives users the ability to choose different de-duplication approaches fordifferent data sets, providing business benefits for the widest possible range ofdata protection environments.The DXi-Series' data de-duplicationtechnology eliminates the need tostore redundant data, letting usersreduce capacity requirementsfor disk by 90% or more thanconventional storage systems.Remote Replication Links Backup DataAcross Multiple SitesToday most backup occurs on isolated devices, making it difficult to deploy disk backupwhen disaster recovery protection is required. Quantum’s data de-duplicationtechnology makes replication of backup data practical and cost effective by dramaticallyreducing the bandwidth needed to move backup datasets between distributed sites,giving disk backup automated DR protection. In addition, the DXi-Series solutions giveyou fast, disk-based backup and restore, and with its automated disaster recoveryprotection it reduces the need fortape and media management.With DXi-Series replication, userscan transmit data from a singlesite or multiple sites to a centrallocation using any DXi model.DXi-Series replication is anasynchronous, automatedbackground process that includesencryption of data in transit.DXi5500

iDX -SeriesDXi3500 and DXi5500: Easy to Install and Managein Distributed EnvironmentsThe Quantum DXi3500 and DXi5500 disk backup solutions make data de-duplicationand remote replication easy to install and use in distributed environments and midrangedata centers. These integrated appliances offer an intuitive graphical user interface forlocal and remote management, and provide a choice of presentations that make themeasy to integrate into existing backup environments. A backup NAS interface (CIFS orNFS) allows direct connection to any Ethernet network for easy device sharing. Forenvironments where performance is key, a virtual library interface (Fibre Channel oriSCSI) supports SAN backup with all leading ISV applications. Partitioning allows anyDXi-Series solution to support all of these interfaces at the same time, and replicationlinks them to any other DXi-Series solution.DXi7500: Scalability, Performance, and Enterprise AvailabilityThe DXi7500 is the disk backup solution for distributed and Enterprise environmentsthat allows users to add policy-based de-duplication, remote replication, and direct tapecreation to their backup strategy to increase performance, enhance data protection, andreduce costs. The DXi7500 scales from 12 to 240TB of raw capacity, and features anactive-active redundant architecture option that eliminates all single points of failure.The DXi7500’s policy-based de-duplication option gives users the ability to choosedifferent de-duplication approaches for different data sets, providing optimal value forthe widest range of data protection environments. The DXi7500 supports VTL (FibreChannel and iSCSI) and NAS (CIFS and NFS) presentations, and can be linked byreplication to other disk backup systems leveraging Quantum’s de-duplicationsoftware. The DXi7500’s direct tape creation capability writes physical media overdedicated FC connections, and it is compatible with backup applications’ direct tapecreation protocols, including Symantec NetBackup 6.5.Part of a Comprehensive, Supported Solution from the LeadingBackup, Recovery, and Archive SpecialistThe DXi-Series solutions represent a major step forward in making disk backup an easily deployedand practical part of a comprehensive data protection strategy. Protecting critical data indistributed sites often requires a combination of approaches and technologies depending on datavolume and types, recovery objectives, timeconstraints, budgets, and long term retentionpolicies. All of the DXi-Series solutions aresupported by Quantum’s innovativeStorageCare Vision and StorageCareGuardian technology. StorageCare Visionallows users to manage and monitor all theirdisk, tape, replication and encryptionsolutions from a single console, whileStorageCare Guardian provides proactivemonitoring, remote alerting and intelligentdiagnostics making it easy to manage yourdata protection environment.StorageCare Vision allows you to manage and monitor all your disk,tape and replication solutions from a single console.

DISK BASED BACKUP ANDREMOTE REPLICATIONTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSMODELS AND CAPACITIESDXi3500 Disk Backup AppliancesModels (usable capacity) 1.2TB 1.8TB 2.8TB 4.2TBModels (raw capacity) 2TB 3TB 4TB 6TBRetention Capacity @ 20:1* 24TB 36TB 56TB 84TBRetention Capacity @ 50:1* 60TB 90TB 140TB 210TBDXi5500 Disk Backup AppliancesModels (usable capacity) 3.6TB 5.4TB 7.2TB 10.8TBModels (raw capacity) 6TB 9TB 12TB 18TBRetention Capacity @ 20:1* 72TB 108 TB 144TB 216TBRetention Capacity @ 50:1* 180TB 270 TB 360TB 540TB*Capacities and amount of data protected assume standard business data mix and extended on-disk data retention. 20:1 capacity ratio assumes a weekly full and daily incremental backup model. 50:1 capacity ratio assumesdaily full backups. Actual results will vary with data type, change rates, and backup methodologies. Smaller DXi-Series appliances can be scaled in-chassis and on-site to specific larger units: DXi3500 1.2 TB units scale to 2.8TB units; DXi3500 1.8 TB units scale to 4.2 TB units; DXi5500 3.6 TB units scale to 7.2 TB units; DXi5500 5.4 TB units scale to 10.8 TB units. Data de-duplication is in-line.ModelsPolicy Based DataDe-duplication Options:Direct Tape Creation:High AvailabilityINTERFACESNAS Backup Target:Virtual Library:NFS or CIFSFibre Channel or iSCSI connectivityDifferent partitions in same appliance canpresent different interfaces simultaneouslyPERFORMANCE DXi3500 DXi5500 DXi7500REPLICATIONDXi7500 Disk Backup Systems12TB to 240TB raw capacityAdaptive Mode: For most efficient disk usageDeferred Mode (post processing): For shortest backup windowand fast restoreNative VTL Mode: Fastest backup and restore for specialized datasetsDirect tape creation—physical tape can be written in backgroundover a dedicated Fibre Channel connection without using mediaserver or backup SAN. Function maintains barcode integrity betweenvirtual and physical tapes and is compatible with backup softwaredirect to tape commands (e.g., NetBackup 6.5)Dual main system controllers (active-active)Dual RAID controllers (active-active)Redundant powerRedundant coolingHot swap drives, power supplies, fansup to 290GB/hour up to 800GB/hour Up to 8TB/hourDXi3500, DXi5500 and DXi7500 models all offer support for remote replication.Replication is asynchronous, one-to-one or multiple-to-one configurations; partitions insame unit act as replication source or target; units with partitions acting as replicationtargets can also support local backup.VTL SPECIFICATION DXi3500 DXi5500 DXi7500Virtual Libraries (max) 8 16 64Virtual drives (max) 32 64 160Virtual Cartridges (max) 1,600 3,200 30,000Emulations: Libraries: ADIC Scalar 24, Scalar 100, Scalar i500, Scalari2K; ATL P7000; Quantum M2500, PX500 seriesDrives:DLT7000, SDLT 320, SDLT 600, SLT-S4, LT0-1, LTO-2, LTO-3HOST TO APPLIANCE H/W INTERFACEDXi3500/Dxi5500:DXi7500:10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet, 2 Gb Fibre Channel10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet, 4 Gb Fibre ChannelPOWER INPUT DXi3500 DXi5500 DXi7500POWER ENVIRONMENTPower Cord NEMA Power Cord NEMA Power Cord NEMA5-15P to C13 5-15P to C13 L6-30P on system3 connectors 4 connectors 2 - 8 connectorsInput Voltages: 100 to 240 VAC 110 to 240 VAC 100 to 240 VACRated Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz 50 to 60 Hz 50 to 60 HzRated Current: 4A @ 230 VACx2 5A @230 VACx4 12A @230 VAC x 2CLIMATIC ENVIRONMENTTemperatureOperating: 50˚to 95˚F (10˚ to 30˚C)Shipping & Storage: -4˚ to 140˚F (-20˚ to 60˚C)Relative HumidityOperating:20 to 80% non-condensingShipping & Storage:15 to 95% non-condensingAltitudeOperating:0 to 10,000ft (0 to 3,048m)Shipping & Storage:0 to 39,370ft (0 to 12,000m)PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONSDXi3500DXi5500Width (in/cm) 19 / 48.3 19 / 48.3Height (in/cm) 3.5 / 8.8 2U 8.75 / 22.2 5ULength (in/cm) 27 / 68.5 25.4 / 64.5Weight (lbs/kg) 50 / 22.68 122 / 55.34DXi750024TB unit - 18UAdditional disk shelf 12TB capacity - 3U240TB unit - 36U in each of two racksAs of May 2008, Quantum has made generally available single-node DXi7500 systems. Features includecapacity of up to 240 raw (180 usable); performance of up to 4TB/hour; policy-based de-duplication (choiceof adaptive [during ingest], deferred [post processing], native VTL/NAS [no de-duplication]); a direct pathto tape managed by NetBackup’s Direct-to-Tape feature; and many-to-one replication which includesreplication between DXi3500 or DXi5500 units and DXi7500. Additional features planned for later in 2008with the shipment of dual-node DXi7500 models, include full hardware-software failover/failback,increased performance (up to 8TB/hour), direct path to tape support for additional backup applications,and enhanced connectivity options (including iSCSI VTL support).For contact and product information,visit quantum.com or call 800-677-6268Backup. Recovery. Archive. It’s What We Do.About QuantumQuantum Corp. (NYSE:QTM) is the leading global storage companyspecializing in backup, recovery and archive. Combining focusedexpertise, customer-driven innovation, and platform independence,Quantum provides a comprehensive range of disk, tape, media andsoftware solutions supported by a world-class sales and serviceorganization. As a long-standing and trusted partner, the companyworks closely with a broad network of resellers, OEMs and othersuppliers to meet customers' evolving data protection needs.©2008 Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved. Quantum, the Quantum logo, and all otherlogos are registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation or of their respective owners.Protected by Pending and Issued U.S. and Foreign Patents, including U.S. Patent No. 5,990,810. DS00381 Apr 2008