Disk Storage Units have database backup solution.
Press Release Summary:
Fibre Channel-based TotalStorage® DS4000 series incorporates Integrated Backup for Databases - DB2®/AIX®, which provides utilities and documentation to install integrated data protection backup solution for DB2 databases and Tivoli® Storage Manager. Base dual-controller model of DS4300 supports DS4000 Storage Manager v9.10 firmware level 06.10, which promotes controller performance in disk configurations up to 256 logical drives per storage partition.
Original Press Release:
IBM TotalStorage DS4000 Series Enhancement: An Integrated Database Backup Solution
At a glance
IBM TotalStorage DS4000 series offers:
An Integrated Backup for Databases - DB2/AIX delivers a new feature for the DS4500, DS4400, and DS4300 midrange disk systems
A DS4300 enhancement, with firmware level 06.10, provides support for the attachment of EXP710 Expansion Units and more logical drives per storage partition on base (non-Turbo) dual-controller models
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
Overview
The IBM TotalStorage® DS4000 series Fibre Channel-based disk storage has been enhanced with new capabilities.
The Integrated Backup for Databases - DB2®/AIX®, a new feature for the DS4500, DS4400, and DS4300, provides the utilities and documentation to install an integrated data protection backup solution for DB2 databases and Tivoli® Storage Manager (TSM) integrated with the FlashCopy® and VolumeCopy copy services available for the DS4000 models.
The base dual-controller model of the DS4300 now supports DS4000 Storage Manager V9.10 firmware level 06.10. This level of firmware is downloadable from the Web. It is designed to provide increased controller performance in larger disk configurations, up to 256 logical drives per storage partition, attachment of the IBM TotalStorage DS4000 EXP710 Storage Expansion Unit, and support to add the VolumeCopy feature.
Key prerequisites
IBM TotalStorage DS4500, DS4400, and DS4300 systems support:
IBM pSeries® and selected RS/6000® servers
IBM xSeries® and selected Netfinity® servers
Selected Sun and HP UNIX® servers
Intel(TM)-based servers running Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) 2000, Windows Server 2003, Linux(TM), Novell NetWare, or VMware ESX
For availability, configuration and attachment options, supported server models and operating system levels, visit
http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds4000
Planned availability date
March 18, 2005
