ViTL Virtual Tape Overview
ViTL is a virtual tape library solution specifically designed for IBM Power Systems. Save your backups to your hard drive, NAS, SAN, deduplication appliance, or the cloud. Use ViTL instead of physical tape and simplify your operations. ViTL connects via Fibre Channel or SAS to your iSeries, AS/400, System i, Linux or AIX system.
Whether you’re doing preliminary research, in the budgeting process, or needing to update your backup and recovery operations now, you can get a no-obligation customized quote today.
ViTL: Powerhouse Backup and Recovery for IBM i
- Works with BRMS, Robot Save and IBM backup commands
- Virtual tapes appear as tape media to the iSeries or other host
- Emulates an IBM TS3200 tape library (3573-L4U) with extra cartridges
- Lower cost than other VTLs with more cartridges and drives
- AES-256 encryption and compression included
- Up to 64 connections per physical port with NPIV
- Supports multiple virtual tape drives assigned to one or more virtual tape libraries
- Options available for more drives and more slots than tape without adding additional hardware
- No limit on the size of virtual tape files other than available disk space
- Up to 16,000 virtual tape storage slots
- Supports D-mode IPL
- Quickly integrates with most deduplication appliances, including: ExaGrid, Cohesity, Rubrik, and many more
- Copy compressed/encrypted backups to the cloud, including Amazon S3, MS Azure, and others
- If your current VTL or backup and recovery solution is costing too much, we invite you to take a look at us and see what we can do for you.
Remotely Manage Your IBM i Backup and Recovery
In response to the current stress on IT, make sure your backups continue to run smoothly.
- Eliminate the need to be on-site with your server
- Quickly streamline your operations
- Back up your IBM Power System through remote access
- Save your backups onsite and to the cloud without having to have an operator present
- Get automated unattended backup and remote replication
- Receive automated email notifications for completion of replication and retention jobs
- ViTL can be installed quickly on most existing systems
Success Stories
ABC Financial Switches to LaserVault ViTL and Cohesity for IBM i Backups
“We needed Enterprise systems and chose Cohesity to replace DataDomain, and LaserVault ViTL to replace our VTL. It was a good fit for our needs.”
“A 12 out of 10!” Says Bank of Utah On Using LaserVault ViTL Backup Solution
“ViTL continues to save us time each day in our operations. Plus, we can certify to examiners that the backup data is offsite via a scheduled process.”
IBM i Backups Become Faster And Easier For Cash-Wa Distributing Using LaserVault ViTL
“Our backups are faster and easier than when we were using tape, and ViTL allows us to write virtual backups to our network drives and cloud storage.”
Step-up Backup and Recovery Operations
- Eliminate dependency on manual tape and step-up data protection
- Have backup data encrypted & offsite immediately after backups are completed
- Get consistent & complete backups without getting out of your chair
- Automate previously manual operations, saving time, improving IT efficiency
- Save time with multi-thread backup and multi-thread restore features
- Incorporate deduplication to maximize available storage and minimize expense
- Setup automatic replication to add additional layers of protection
Safe and Secure
- Protect feature ensures immutable backups
- Instantly create users and passwords
- Assign groups and members quickly
- Administrator privileges provide secure access
- More reliable than tape with easy web interface
- Enhanced data protection for ransomware, virtual air gap
ViTL Requirements
- IBM Power Systems (iSeries, AS/400, System i, Linux, AIX)
- V5R4 or later of IBM i
- Fibre Channel or SAS connection
- Complete ViTL solution includes hardware and software with Windows server appliance that connects via Fibre Channel or SAS
- Also available as software only for your hardware or VM
- Remote installation recommended; on-site available
LaserVault ViTL is available through Converge Technology Solutions, SPS VAR, ServIT, and our other reseller partners around the globe. Look for a technology provider in your area: US Resellers / International Resellers
Frequently Asked Questions
ViTL is a Windows rackmount appliance or VM that connects to IBM Power System via Fibre Channel or SAS. ViTL emulates an LTO tape drive to your IBM i (AS/400, iSeries, System i, AIX or Linux) host. You can backup to local storage at speeds up to 800 MB/second without changing your current backup procedures.
The UBD product has been folded into our newest solution, LaserVault ViTL. ViTL includes all of the functionality of UBD, plus more features and flexibility. If you are currently using UBD, contact us to learn how to upgrade to ViTL.
LVBackup is a disk-to-disk (D2D) or disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) backup system for IBM midrange computers (AS/400, iSeries, IBM i) with features similar to a virtual tape library. It connects to the IBM i via TCP/IP and runs on a Windows server platform to provide backup and restore functions to the IBM i host. For more information on LaserVault Backup please contact us or for additional details see the LVBackup FAQs.
4GB or 8GB is preferred.
ViTL connects through Fibre Channel or SAS to the IBM i or other host system.