Nexsan DeDupe SG

Overview:

• Save Storage - deduplication ratios of 10-30x and greater
• Save Time – up to 750MB/s via CIFS and NFS (up to 1500MB/s with OST)
• Save Energy - save 60% in energy between backups
• Save Resources - easy NAS interface with auto-management
• Save Space - industry leading density

First generation deduplication systems focused on saving storage. Nexsan and FalconStor are redefining what you expect from a deduplication solution by delivering an ultra-efficient system that saves more than just capacity. DeDupe SG is faster to save time on backup and restore, greener to save energy between backups, simpler to save management resources and more dense to save space. Introducing DeDupe SG, the only highly efficient deduplication solution. By uniquely delivering "SG" - Speed with Green - DeDupe SG edges out the competition in performance while offering significant energy savings during idle times.

DeDupe SG™ is a complete, turn-key solution with all the necessary software and hardware leveraging Nexsan’s highly efficient storage combined with FalconStor’s high performance deduplication software engine (File-interface Deduplication System - FDS). DeDupe SG represents the next generation in data deduplication by reducing capacity costs while greatly improving operational efficiency.

DeDupe SG delivers performance that is 20% to 100% faster than competitive vendors by combining the latest high speed CPU processing technology with Nexsan’s high speed RAID subsystem. Not only is it faster, DeDupe SG is smarter by first writing and storing backups on its high speed disk cache (deduping at a later time or concurrently) so that backup tasks are completed in a fraction of the time.

DeDupe SG flexes its strength as the only highly efficient deduplication storage system. DeDupe SG doesn't just deliver speed, it delivers green. The typical backup window is 2-8 hours a day, yet all other dedupe solutions spin disks at full speed for the remaining 16-22 hours. By leveraging the green efficiencies inherent to Nexsan storage components and energy saving AutoMAID™ technology, DeDupe SG users not only get better performance during their backups, they save energy and reduce costs every hour the system is not in use - 65% savings when compared to other dedupe solutions and 95% when compared to normal disk storage.

Advanced Features:

• Turn-Key Solution
  DeDupe SG is a complete solution and includes all necessary software and storage systems, preconfigured and ready to use.
   
• Fast Write to Disk Cache
  DeDupe SG can write and store backups on its high speed disk cache and then dedupe the data at a later time. By first writing backups to a fast disk cache, backup tasks are completed in a fraction of the time.
   
• Independent, High Speed RAID Subsystem
  DeDupe SG has its own independent, high performance RAID subsystem that can scale up to 8GB cache and up to 8 RAID engines. With RAID tasks off-loaded to the subsystem, CPU processing power can be solely dedicated to deduplication allowing users to backup and restore faster.
   
• Multiple Streams/Applications Support
  DeDupe SG supports multiple streams from multiple applications.
   
• AutoMAID™ Energy Saving Technology
  Nexsan DeDupe SG offers up to 65% more energy savings with AutoMAID. AutoMAID allowing DeDupe SG to gradually slow down and turn off its drives to conserve energy yet provide near-instantaneous access to data when needed.
   
• Block Level Deduplication
  DeDupe SG works at the block level – not the file level -providing granular data deduplication and can be used with any type of data backup.
   
• Standard NAS Interface
  DeDupe SG utilizes a standard NAS interface for easy connectivity and management. Simply put, if you can write it to NAS, you can dedupe it and store it.
   
• Backup Software Compatibility
  DeDupe SG works seamlessly with popular backup or archive software.
   
• Central Management
  The management system enables administration and monitoring of all deduplication processes and services for 100s of TBs of logical data capacity. DeDupe SG systems can be accessed across any LAN, MAN or WAN.
  
  DeDupe SG management services can be installed on any Windows or UNIX platform providing easy online access to all DeDupe SG systems. From a central interface, administrators can manage all DeDupe SG functions including NAS configurations, system monitoring, replication and recovery services.
   
• Flexible Dedupe Exclusions
  Users have the flexibility to exclude some data streams from the deduplication process. The DeDupe SG policy engine enables ‘set and forget’ deduplication management while speeding up backup operations.
   
• Industry Leading Density
  DeDupe SG is very compact and available in many different sizes to accommodate the needs of any business:
  • 4TB and 7TB usable capacity in a 5U configuration
  • 12TB, 18TB and 26TB usable capacity in a 6U configuration
  • 52TB and 68TB usable capacity in a 10U configuration
     
• RAID 6 Protection
  Data in the DeDupe SG is protected by Nexsan high speed RAID 6 guarding against dual drive failures. RAID sets are automatically rebuilt using included hot spare drives.
   
• Replication with Global Dedupe
  DeDupe SG can replicate deduped backups to another Nexsan DeDupe SG system located offsite for added data protection. DeDupe SG small office systems can also be installed at remote sites and their data replicated to a central DeDupe SG system.
   
• Redundant Appliances
  DeDupe SG provides a "hot" stand-by DeDupe SG appliance option to ensure that users have continuous access to stored data even when the production appliance encounters an outage.
   
• OST and 10Gbit
  Optional OST support and 10Gbit interfaces speed up the backup process even further, providing users with even smaller backup windows.

DeDupe SG Advantage:

With growing capacity needs, shorter backup windows, escalating energy costs, shrinking datacenter space, tighter budgets and the need for faster restore, IT professionals need a new kind of deduplication solution. It’s not just about saving storage anymore. It’s about saving time, energy, space and resources - a more holistic approach to storage efficiency.

DeDupe SG™ is a complete, turn-key solution with all the necessary software and hardware leveraging Nexsan’s highly efficient storage combined with FalconStor’s high performance deduplication software engine (File-interface Deduplication System - FDS). DeDupe SG represents the next generation in data deduplication by reducing capacity costs while greatly improving operational efficiency.

Save Time
 

20-100% faster than competitive vendors Write and store backups to high speed disk cache and dedupe later or concurrently Independent, high speed RAID subsystem frees CPU processing power for faster backup/restore performance Supports multiple streams from multipleapplications Symantec OST and 10Gbit sup

DeDupe SG delivers performance that is 20% to 100% faster than competitive systems wth the ability to ingest data up to 750MB/s via CIFS and NFS protocols (up to 1500MB/s with OST).

Whereas other vendors choose a path of CPU or disk to achieve speed, Nexsan has answered the obvious question - why not both? By combining the latest high speed processor technology with Nexsan’s high speed RAID subsystem, the DeDupe SG represents the next evolution in deduplication performance.

DeDupe SG is not just faster deduplication, it’s smarter deduplication. By first writing and storing backups on its high speed disk cache (deduping at a later time or concurrently), DeDupe SG reduces the amount of time needed to backup.

Unlike other dedupe systems, DeDupe SG has its own independent, high performance RAID subsystem which can scale up to 8GB cache and up to 8 RAID engines. With RAID tasks off-loaded to the subsystem, CPU processing power can be solely dedicated to deduplication allowing users to backup and restore faster.

Moreover, DeDupe SG:

• supports multiple streams from multiple applications
• delivers industry leading restore performance for fast retrieval of files to their native format
• offers an optional “hot” standby DeDupe SG appliance for high availability

Save Energy
 

AutoMAID™ technology delivers speed with green by spinning down DeDupe SG storage between backups while delivering near instantaneous access to data when required Reduce energy costs as much as 95% when compared against normal disk storage Reduce energy costs as much as 60% when compared against other dedupe solutions

Dedupe storage is primarily a backup target used only during the backup window. The typical backup window is 2-8 hours a day, yet all other dedupe solutions spin disks at full speed for the remaining 16-22 hours.

Would you leave your car running at full speed in the driveway when not using it? Probably not. So why would you keep your storage running at full speed between backup windows? Not only is it wasting power to operate but wasting power to cool.

By leveraging the green efficiencies inherent to Nexsan storage components and energy saving AutoMAID™ technology, DeDupe SG users not only get better performance during their backups, they save energy and reduce costs every hour the system is idle.

AutoMAID operates transparently in the background and self-optimizes energy efficiency by looking for opportunities to save energy. By uniquely delivering speed with green, DeDupe SG will gradually slow down and ultimately turn off its drives to conserve power while providing near-instantaneous access to data when needed.

What this means to users is that DeDupe SG can reduce energy costs as much as 95% when compared to normal disk storage and 60% when compared to other dedupe solutions.

Replication with Global Deduplication
DeDupe SG’s integrated, data replication services create an environment where data and sites are protected against loss. DeDupe SG can replicate all or some of your deduped data to another DeDupe SG system located across any LAN, MAN or WAN. DeDupe SG small office systems can also be installed at remote sites where they will dedupe and store data locally then replicate to a central DeDupe SG system for added protection.

 

Save Storage
 

Deduplication ratios of 10-30x and greater Works with popular backup or archive software Replication with global dedupe

Deduplication reduces the amount of disk storage needed to retain and protect data by ratios of 10-30x and greater. By consolidating to a common, disk-based target, users can avoid creating islands of data and storage.

A single DeDupe SG system can be used for high speed backup and recovery protecting enterprise applications to include both structured data (databases) and unstructured data (files). DeDupe SG uses a NAS interface and works seamlessly with popular backup or archive software. Simply put, if you can write it to NAS, you can dedupe it and store it.

Save Resources
 

NAS interface for ease of deployment and management Intuitive configuration wizard  Manage all local and remote DeDupe SG functions from a central interface Self-optimizing energy saving technology

Deployment and management couldn’t be easier. Simply rack the system, plug-in DeDupe SG, power up and walk through a configuration wizard to set up storage volumes and associated file systems. Connect up to eight DeDupe SG Ethernet ports to your LAN and assign them all to a single backup server or spread them across multiple servers.

With DeDupe SG, users have the flexibility to exclude some data streams from the deduplication process. The DeDupe SG policy engine enables ‘set and forget’ deduplication management while speeding up backup operations.

With a single-pane-of-glass view into the system, management is simple to learn and use. The management system enables administration and monitoring of all deduplication processes and services for 100s of TBs of logical data capacity. DeDupe SG systems can be accessed across any LAN, MAN or WAN.

DeDupe SG management services can be installed on any Windows or UNIX platform providing easy online access to all DeDupe SG systems. From a central interface, administrators can manage all DeDupe SG functions including NAS configurations, system monitoring, replication and recovery services.

Save Space
 

Aside from delivering data reduction through high speed deduplication and power reduction through AutoMAID, DeDupe SG boasts a sizeable footprint reduction by utilizing space efficient storage arrays. DeDupe SG delivers the following usable capacity in a very compact solution: 4TB and 7TB in a 5U configuration 12TB, 18TB and 26TB in a 6U configuration 52TB, 68TB in a 10U configuration

AutoMAID™ Energy Saving Technology:

Nexsan's evolutionary AutoMAID (Automatic Massive Array of Idle Disks) energy saving technology transparently places disk drives into an idle state to vastly reduce power and cooling costs. AutoMAID delivers the cost-effecdtive benefits of MAID 2.0 without the limitations of slow access times and special host software.

AutoMAID is granular to an individual drive or RAID set and offers multiple levels of energy savings. AutoMAID is user selectable enabling users to determine the right level of response time performance to energy savings. AutoMAID is the first MAID 2.0 architecture that supports VTL, full file format D2D and standard high performance RAID implementations.

Key Points

• AutoMAID reduces power and cooling costs
• Nexsan’s AutoMAID delivers the benefits of MAID without the limitations
• Available on Nexsan Assureon, SATABoy, SATABeast, and SATABeast Xi

AutoMAID Defined

• AutoMAID automatically reduces power consumption and heat generation on idle drives
• Trade-off between response times and power savings are user configurable
• AutoMAID behavior happens automatically and transparently to host – no software changes required
• Typical configuration settings:
  • Level 1: Heads Unloaded
    • 15% to 20% savings
    • Sub-second recovery time
  • Level 2: Heads Unloaded, slows to 4000 RPM
    • 35% to 45% savings
    • 15 second recovery time
  • Level 3: Stops spinning (sleep mode; powered on)
    • 60% to 70% savings
    • 30 to 45 second recovery time

AutoMAID Safety Features

• In maximum power saving mode, drive spin up is sequenced to reduce power surges
• Drives automatically wake up for periodic surface scan to ensure data integrity (user configurable)
• AutoMAID has no impact on performance if left on in data-intensive server applications
• Only two simple configuration settings – "timeout" and "power savings desired"

 

DeDupe SG GUI - Configuration and Management:

The Nexsan DeDupe SG management system is simple to learn and use and offers a single-pane-of-glass view into your system. The Nexsan DeDupe SG management system enables administration and monitoring of all deduplication processes and services for 100s TBs of logical data capacity. Nexsan DeDupe SG systems can be accessed across any LAN, MAN or WAN. The user interface is simple, automated and intuitive minimizing the time it takes to perform administrative tasks.

The Nexsan DeDupe management system consists of the Nexsan DeDupe Management services that can be installed on any Windows or UNIX platform providing easy online access to all Nexsan DeDupe SG systems including remote systems. From a central interface, administrators can manage all Nexsan DeDupe SG functions including Nexsan DeDupe SG NAS configurations, system monitoring, replication, deduplication and recovery services.

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Documentation:

Nexsan DataBast Datasheet (.PDF)