Cascades the backup in sequence to the next designated tape drive when the tape in each successive drive becomes full. Optional tape duplication module enables a mirror copy of an input tape to be made concurrently on up to 32 similar output drives. Works with most third party tape program formats. Basic autoloader support for sequential access mode of operation. Integrated with Backup Manager for Tape Management.
Operators can easily create and save reusable backup control sets for repetitive backup operations.
Supports Full, Incremental, Differential and Archive Bit logic for a flexible array of backup strategies. Allows prioritization of the backup sequence. Strategic files, directories and disks can be selected in a prioritized order for backup processing to insure critical files are backed up first. User exits are available for use before and after each backup operation. Multiple backup operations can be chained together using this function or the UltraCopy tape duplication can be invoked after backup finishes.