Tape-based implementation of a data protection solution

This implementation of a data protection solution with IBM Spectrum Protect uses one or more tape storage devices to back up data. Tape backup provides low-cost scalability that is optimized for long-term retention.

This data protection solution provides the following benefits:

• Performance is optimized for backup operations on high-speed storage area networks (SAN) directly to tape for large data types and for long-term retention of data.
• Data availability is optimized by storing copies of data at offsite locations for disaster recovery. If you enable the disaster recovery management (DRM) function and a disaster occurs, DRM helps to streamline the process of recovering your servers.
• Data security is optimized because copies of data are stored offsite on tape devices that are not connected to the internet. Ransomware attacks rely on internet connections; therefore, offsite storage can help to protect against such attacks.
• Low-cost scalability is achieved by reducing the need for additional disk hardware and lowering energy costs.