1. Tape Device Compatibility and Support:

• Legacy System Integration: Some legacy tape device might require specialized configurations or adjustments. DPX helps by offering unmatched compatibility with a wide range of tape devices, including support for SCSI-2 standard and the latest LTO-9 technology.
• Changing Hardware Standards: Organizations using outdated or unique tape formats may still face challenges in ensuring smooth integration with newer LTO-9 technology. DPX assists by providing consistent, high-level support for different generation LTO even earlier tape libraries, simplifying the transition to newer technologies.
• Device Configuration Complexity: Managing multiple types of tape devices and media changers could require additional training for IT staff to handle specific setups. DPX streamlines tape management, minimizing troubleshooting and development for various systems, reducing the need for extensive training.

2. Streamlined Tape Management:

• Complex Workflows: Managing both Virtual Tape Libraries (VTLs) and traditional tape libraries simultaneously might create complex workflows that require careful coordination and planning. DPX simplifies management processes by providing consistent support for both VTLs and traditional tape libraries, streamlining workflows.
• Vendor Discontinuation: Systems no longer supported by vendors could pose maintenance challenges, requiring in-depth troubleshooting or workarounds. DPX focuses on minimizing troubleshooting and development for systems no longer supported by their vendors, ensuring continued efficient operation.

3. Robust Backup and Recovery Capabilities:

• Backup Infrastructure Optimization: Reducing backup time and impact by up to 90% can be beneficial, but achieving this may require specific network and storage optimizations. DPX uses patented block-level protection to reduce backup time and impact by up to 90% for both physical and virtual servers.
• Replication Coordination: Point-to-point replication is valuable, but organizations must ensure bandwidth and latency are optimized to support disaster recovery and remote office requirements. DPX’s vStor backup repository supports inline deduplication, compression, and replication, optimizing bandwidth usage for efficient replication, then archiving to tape.

4. Immutable and Secure Backups:

• Management of Air-Gapped Copies: Creating and storing immutable snapshots on tape or in the cloud demands additional management processes to track and monitor offline copies. DPX enables the creation of immutable snapshots that can be securely stored as offline, air-gapped copies on tape and cloud object storage.
• Compliance Requirements: Ensuring immutable backups align with regulatory requirements could require extra steps to verify their integrity. DPX ensures archived data remains unaltered and protected, helping to meet compliance requirements for data integrity.

5. Cost-Effective NDMP Backups:

• Network Overhead: Although NDMP backups are cost-effective, they might increase network overhead if not properly managed. DPX offers cost-effective NDMP backups to disk, tape, or cloud, optimizing network usage for efficient backups.
• Vendor-Specific Dependencies: Some NDMP backup features may rely heavily on specific storage vendors, potentially limiting flexibility if the organization shifts to other storage platforms. DPX provides support for NDMP backups across various platforms, including NetApp and Isilon, etc. offering flexibility in storage platform choices.