Archiving methods
Two methods are provided for archiving data to the directly attached tape storage device, these
are Copy and Export.
• Copy retains the data cartridge on the HP D2D Backup system and creates an exact copy
onto a physical cartridge in the attached tape storage device.
• Export removes the data cartridge from the library on the HP D2D Backup System once data
has been successfully copied to the physical cartridge in the attached tape storage device.
Each method has advantages and disadvantages, as described in more detail below.
NOTE: As a general recommendation, Copy is the easier of the two options to use because it
does not remove the data from the HP D2D Backup System and can be managed completely from
the Web Management Interface. Only use the Export option, if you need to free up some disk
space. Export (and Import) require additional steps in the backup application.
Cartridge copy
The backup application on the host is used to back up data to a cartridge on the library device in
the HP D2D Backup System. The Web Management Interface on the HP D2D Backup System is
used to Copy the cartridge from the HP D2D Backup System to the attached tape storage device,
leaving the data on the HP D2D Backup System so that it is available for quick restore.
Figure 16 Cartridge copy
Why use the Copy functionality?
Copy creates two instances of the same cartridge; one stored on the HP D2D, the other on physical
tape. Logically these are the same cartridge and the backup application has no awareness that
there are two copies. If data from this cartridge is required for restore, the backup application will
always restore the data from the HP D2D if it is available. The physical cartridge is, therefore, an
additional copy that will be required only if the HP D2D is not available.
When would Copy be used?
Cartridge copies are likely to be appropriate when the user wishes to use the HP D2D Backup
System for all foreseeable restore processes but requires an additional offsite copy for insurance
or data security purposes. This may mean that weekly, monthly and yearly cartridges are copied.
Weekly and monthly physical cartridges may be rotated; the cartridges on the HP D2D Backup
System are overwritten after a period of time. Yearly cartridges may be kept indefinitely. Clear
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