
Simplified Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape Data Backup and Recovery
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The only integrated backup to disk solution from Dell and Symantec.
- Solution with deduplication option designed to be up to 50% less expensive than similar tape solutions: learn more about deduplication
- Wizard-driven management capabilities
- Continuous data protection for Exchange, file and SQL

Start Protecting Data 5 Times Faster
Simpler and Faster to Set Up and Manage
The Dell™ PowerVault™ DL Backup to Disk Appliance powered by Symantec® Backup Exec 2010™ (part of the Dell TierDisk family of products) is one of the industry's first and only integrated solutions for faster disk-based backups with deduplication option and recoveries that lets you start protecting your data in just 18 minutes.Dell has simplified the backup process by offering the only integrated hardware, software and services solution powered by Symantec Backup Exec 2010. The PowerVault DL Appliance comes factory-installed with Symantec Backup Exec 2010 software and a unique wizard driven set up and management utility. The backup software comes with integrated automated dynamic disk provisioning that configures and sets up the disks for immediate use. Set it up, configure storage, add more disks —it only takes a few clicks.
Deduplication Option
Savings, Simplicity and AdaptabilityThe PowerVault DL Appliance with Backup Exec 2010 Deduplication Option supports a data-reduction strategy by optimizing storage and network bandwidth.The PowerVault DL Appliance with Backup Exec 2010 is a unique solution that offers different levels of deduplication that is easily adaptable to your environment and is designed to be up to 50%* less expensive than similar tape solutions through deduplication. In the deduplication process, duplicate data is deleted, leaving only one copy of the data to be stored. However, indexing of all data is still retained if that data should ever be required.
Integrated Tape Support
The PowerVault DL Appliance is available with the Dell PowerVault TL2000, TL4000, or ML6000 tape library integrated into the full solution. Take advantage of backup-to-disk for quick availability, then transfer to tape from the same management console for offsite disaster recovery.
Faster, More Reliable Backup
Managing backups with tape can be complex and time-consuming. Backups to tape often exceed their backup window, and tape-based backups can be prone to failure.Better Than VTL
Virtual Tape Libraries (VTLs) are ”point products” that can help fix backup and recovery bottlenecks in the short term. But they are separate components that create silos of information and add management complexity. Virtual tapes have to be created, provisioned, and managed from a separate interface, and VTL products lack alerting and reporting within the backup solution. The PowerVault DL Appliance is a native, disk-to-disk solution that eliminates the need for manual setup and management. It automatically and dynamically provisions disks, invisibly to the user, and gives you proactive monitoring, alerts and reporting.
Remote Backup, Management, Monitoring and Maintenance
Your data centre administrators can use the PowerVault DL Appliance to backup data from remote offices to the data centre. Administrators can setup backup tasks and policies and do system monitoring and maintenance from a central location. This makes the PowerVault DL Appliance the ideal backup solution for remote offices that do not have IT experts on site.Granular Recovery Technology for Speedy Restores
With Symantec Backup Exec 2010’s patent-pending Granular Recovery Technology (GRT) for critical Microsoft® applications, including Exchange, SharePoint (MOSS), and Active Directory your administrator can recover granular objects from a single-pass backup by simply browsing and selecting it. GRT lets you recover specific items such as public folders and individual mailboxes — even individual e-mails, attachments, and calendar items — all without a time-consuming full restore.
Continuous Data Protection for Exchange and File
The PowerVault DL Appliance – Powered by Symantec Backup Exec 2010 continuously protects Microsoft Exchange and file data by backing up changes to the disk in real time as they occur. Not only does this improve the overall level of data protection, it also reduces administrative complexity because it eliminates the need for full, incremental, or differential backups for Exchange data.Protection for Desktops and Laptops
Backup Exec 2010’s Desktop and Laptop Option (DLO) lets users automatically protect and sync multiple desktops and laptops via a network share. DLO lets users choose continuous, scheduled, or manual backups and provides an intuitive interface that lets users access their most up-to-date data whether they are in the office or on the road.Protection for VMware Virtual Machines
Managing backups on virtual machines can be difficult and expensive due to licensing requirements. The PowerVault DL Appliance – Powered by Symantec Backup Exec 2010 incorporates award-winning technology for virtual machine protection. The Agent for VMware Virtual Infrastructure includes protection for an unlimited number of guests on an individual ESX host. In addition, Backup Exec 2010 leverages several VMware technologies including VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) that make backing up and restoring virtual machines faster and easier.Software
- PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance, powered by Symantec Backup Exec 2010™ is available in the following options:
Backup Exec 2010 DL Edition: Includes Factory Installed Backup Exec 2010 Media Server (including the licensing for Continuous Protection Server and connectivity to a single tape drive) and licenses for backing up 2 Windows File Server Agents. This comes with 1 or 3 Years of Software maintenance included.
Backup Exec 2010 DL Edition with Deduplication: Includes Factory Installed Backup Exec 2010 Media Server with deduplication (including the licensing for Continuous Protection Server and connectivity to a single tape drive), and licenses for backing up 2 Windows File Server Agents. This comes with 1 or 3 Years of Software maintenance included.
Additional available licenses:
BE 2010 Windows Server Agents: Includes Licenses for backing up two Windows Files Servers.
BE 2010 Linux/Unix Server Agents: Includes Licenses for backing up two Linux/Unix Files Servers.
BE 2010 Email Protection Agents: Includes Licenses for backing up two Email (Exchange or Lotus Domino) Servers.
BE 2010 Database Agents: Includes Licenses for backing up two Database (SQL, Oracle, Sharepoint, and Active Directory) Servers.
BE 2010 Virtual Agents: Includes Licenses for backing up two Virtual Servers (Vmware and/or HyperV). Only one agent is required for every Physical server, with support for unlimited number of virtual servers on the physical server.
BE 2010 Archiving Agents: Includes Licenses for archiving One File Server or Email Server (with up to 50 additional mailboxes).
BE 2010 Library Expansion Option: Includes Licenses for Adding Two additional Tape Libraries to the media server.
BE 2010 Advanced Database Option: Includes Licenses for protecting an advanced database (Oracle RAC or SAP)
BE 2010 Central Management Addon Pack: Includes the license for Central Admin Server Option (the feature allows for centralized management of multiple DL Media Servers)
Media
- Graphics: Matrox G200
Processor
- Value Series: 1 X Intel® Xeon® E5620, 2.4Ghz, 12MB Cache
Performance Optimized: 2 X Intel® Xeon® E5620 , 2.4Ghz, 12MB Cache
Memory*
- Value Series: 12GB
Performance Optimized: 24GB
Storage
Scalability
- Optional Expansion with MD1200
One PERC H800 can connect up to 8 MD1200 Enclosures (a total of 96 Drives). One additional H800 card available for purchase can connect 8 additional MD1200 enclosures (a total of 192 Drives)
Maximum Usable Capacity
- Up to 464TB of usable space using 3TB drives
Connectivity
- 6GB SAS HBA
Emulex HBAs
Qlogic HBAs
Tape Options:
Libraries:
PowerVault TL2000 and TL4000 Tape Libraries
PowerVault ML6000 Tape Libraries
Autoloaders:
PowerVault 124T Autoloader
Reliability
- Fibre Channel HBAs
Emulex LPE 11002 Dual Channel 4Gb, Optical, Host Bus Adapter, PCIe
Emulex LPE 1150, 4Gb, Optical, Host Bus Adapter, PCIe
Emulex LPE 12000 Single Channel 8Gb, Optical, Host Bus Adapter, PCIe
Emulex LPE 12002 Dual Channel 8Gb, Optical, Host Bus Adapter, PCIe
Qlogic QLE220 FC4 HBA,
Qlogic 2460 4GB Optical Fiber Channel HBA, PCI-E Card
Qlogic 2462 Dual Channel 4GB Optical Fiber Channel HBA PCI-E Card
Qlogic 2560 Single Channel 8Gb Optical Fiber Channel HBA PCIe
Qlogic 2562 Dual Channel 8Gb Optical Fiber Channel HBA PCIe
Communications
- Optional add-in NICs:
- Broadcom; 10GbE Single Port 10GbE NIC, Copper, PCIe-8
- 2x Broadcom; 10GbE Single Port 10GbE NIC, Copper, PCIe-8
- Broadcom 5709 Dual Port 1GbE NIC w/TOE iSCSI, PCIe-4
- 2x Broadcom 5709 Dual Port 1GbE NIC w/TOE iSCSI, PCIe-4
- Broadcom 5709 Dual Port 1GbE NIC w/TOE PCIe-4
- 2x Broadcom 5709 Dual Port 1GbE NIC w/TOE PCIe-4
- Intel AT Single Port 10GbE NIC, Copper, PCIe-8
- 2x Intel 10GbE Single Port 10GbE NIC, Copper, PCIe-8
- Broadcom® NetXtreme II 5709 Gigabit NIC w/TOE & iSOE, Quad Port, Copper, PCIe-4
- 2x Broadcom® NetXtreme II 5709 Gigabit NIC w/TOE & iSOE, Quad Port, Copper, PCIe-4
- Intel Gigabit ET Dual Port NIC, PCIe-4
- 2x Intel Gigabit ET Dual Port NIC, PCIe-4
- Intel Gigabit ET Quad Port NIC, PCIe-4
- 2x Intel Gigabit ET Quad Port NIC, PCIe-4
Operating System
- Factory Installed OS
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2, Standard Edition x64
Chassis
- 2U rack mountable chassis
3.42 H x 17.53 W x 26.17 D (in) with bezel attached
86.7 H x 445.2 W x 664.6 D (mm) with bezel attached
Availability
Hot-plug hard drives
Hot-plug redundant power
Hot-plug redundant cooling
ECC memory
Spare Row
Single Device Data Correction (SDDC)
iDRAC6
Tool-less chassis
Cluster supportRack Support
Sliding ReadyRails™ for 4-post Racks:
ReadyRails™ sliding rails for 4-post racks with support for optional cable management arm, or ReadyRails™ static rails for 4-post and 2-post racks
Static ReadyRails™ for 4-post & 2-post Racks:
Support tool-less installation in 19" EIA-310-E compliant square or unthreaded round hole 4-post racks including all Dell 42xx & 24xx racks
Support tooled installation in 19" EIA-310-E compliant threaded hole 4-post and 2-post racks
Rail depth: 608 mm
Square-hole rack adjustment range: 588-828 mm
Round-hole rack adjustment range: 574-821 mm
Threaded-hole rack adjustment range: 592-846 mm
Power
- Energy Smart- Two hot plug high efficient 750W PSUs
Regulatory
- Regulatory Model: E13S (12 Hard Drives Configuration)
Regulatory Type: E13S001 (12 Hard Drives Configuration)
Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
Dell and the Environment
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