HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console Software - Manual (Page 8)

1 Overview of Universal Replicator for Mainframe
This chapter provides an overview of the Universal Replicator for Mainframe software and describes
its features and benefits. This chapter covers the following key topics:
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“Universal Replicator for Mainframe” (page 8)
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“Features” (page 9)
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“Benefits” (page 9)
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“Business Solutions” (page 10)
Unless otherwise specified, the terms XP disk array and storage system in this guide refers to the
following disk arrays:
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HP XP24000 Disk Array
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HP XP20000 Disk Array
The GUI illustrations in this guide were created using a Windows computer with the Internet Explorer
browser. Actual windows may differ depending on the operating system and browser used. GUI
contents also vary with licensed program products, storage system models, and firmware versions.
Universal Replicator for Mainframe
The Universal Replicator for Mainframe software intelligently replicates data among storage
environments controlled through the XP disk array, satisfying the most demanding disaster recovery
and uptime requirements. Since its introduction on the HP XP12000/XP10000 Disk Array, the
Universal Replicator for Mainframe software has set a new standard for data protection by redefining
the way asynchronous replication is performed.
Reliable data storage and recovery systems are essential in today’s market climate where downtime
can be very costly. Businesses must manage increasing amounts of data across a variety of storage
systems and operating environments in various locations, while optimizing usage of storage
hardware resources and minimizing the management burden.
To address these needs, the Universal Replicator for Mainframe software provides the enterprise-class
performance associated with storage system-based replication while delivering resilient business
continuity. Through the HP XP storage systems, Universal Replicator for Mainframe provides a
powerful data management and recovery solution that replicates data to a variety of storage
platforms at one or multiple remote sites. Data is replicated asynchronously over any distance
without the need for redundant servers or replication appliances, thus significantly reducing resource
consumption.
The Universal Replicator for Mainframe software helps organizations to:
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Lower the cache and resource consumption on production/primary storage systems
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Improve bandwidth utilization
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Simplify bandwidth planning
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Mitigate the impact of network failures
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Gain more flexibility in trading off between Recovery Point Objective and cost
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Implement advanced multi-data center support more easily
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Move data among levels of tiered storage systems more easily
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Fully leverage the XP disk array and optimize the storage infrastructure
8 Overview of Universal Replicator for Mainframe