LV Backup - D2D Backup for the iSeries computer

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A Long Time Coming

We first thought of this product over ten years ago, when we developed a SCSI tape emulator for the AS/400. We were using it to get documents to the PC at breakneck speed. We realized it could be used to backup AS/400 libraries and objects also. But disk space was much more expensive then, and the capacities were too small.

In 2005, our customers started asking for the ability to archive their backups, just like they archived their documents. In the meantime, disk capacities had skyrocketed. PC CPU speeds had also increased rapidly, making it feasible to do on the fly compression. We put two and two together and developed a product that has a simple TCP/IP attach, does 8 to 1 compression, and stores multiple versions of backup on a single PC drive.

FAQ

Q. What is LaserVault Backup?

Q. Does LaserVault Backup include hardware?

Q. Does it need a special connection to the iSeries host?

Q. Can I try it before I buy it?

Q. What releases of OS/400 and I5/OS does it support?

Q. What sort of compression ratio can I expect?

Q. Will compression slow down my other iSeries jobs?

Q. Does the SAVF get written to the iSeries first?

Q. Is it as fast as my current tape drive?

Q. What libraries can not be saved with LaserVault Backup?

Q. What media can I save and restore from?