The Mirage Virtual Tape Controller (VTC) utilizes disk storage devices to create a hard drive based Virtual Tape Library (VTL) that operates transparently with existing tape backup application software on any hardware platform or operating system.
Mirage Virtual Tape Controller (VTC) is the key component of a high performance, affordable Virtual Tape Library (VTL). The Mirage VTC increases the performance and reliability of the backup process by creating VTLs utilizing SCSI disk storage systems.
The Mirage “Embedded Archive Engine (EAE)” archives virtual tape volumes to conventional tape cartridges using a tape drive(s), autoloader or tape library. The archive process is initiated and managed by the Mirage VTC as a background process, without any additional software or host resources. Archived tape cartridges are created as if the tape was written directly by the application software.
Mirage Specifications
Server Interconnect
The server interconnect provides connection between the Mirage VTC and the server. The U160 SCSI connection provides sustained backup/restore transfer rates over 400GB/Hour per controller. Multiple VTCs can be added for performance.
Disk Storage Interconnect
The disk storage interconnect supports U160 SCSI host RAID systems. The Mirage VTC supports up to 8TB disk storage capacity per controller. Base configuration supports 2TB.
Archival Storage Interconnect
A single Mirage VTC can archive up to 2 SCSI tape drives, standalone or in a tape library. Additional Mirage VTCs can be added for additional archival performance. SCSI tape support protects your investment in existing SCSI based tape drives, autoloaders, and libraries.
Remote Management Interconnect
The Mirage VTC supports a 10/100 Ethernet RJ45 port for remote management using an easy to use browser based GUI to monitor and control Mirage Virtual Tape Library and Archival operations
Operator Console
The front panel operator console features a 4 line by 20 character display and 4 push button key pad.
Three independent Ultra 160 LVD SCSI connections are provided to attach the host server, RAID system, and tape device. Hardware integration is simple. It’s also seamless to operating systems and backup applications.
MirageLITE Models
VT880S
5 1/4" Half Height internal packaging with front panel operator console
VT1080S
Table Top external packaging with power supply and front panel operator console
VT2180S
Single Controller Board, 1U high 19 inch rackmount with power supply and front panel operator console
VT2280S
Dual Controller Boards,1U high 19 inch rackmount with 2 power supplies and 2 front panel operator consoles
Supports direct attached as well as SAN fabric connections. Hardware integration is simple. It’s also seamless to operating systems and backup applications
MirageFC Models
VT820F & VT820FA
5 1/4" Half Height internal packaging with front panel operator console
VT1020F & VT1020FA
Table Top external packaging with power supply and front panel operator console
VT2120F & VT820FA
Single Controller Board, 1U high 19 inch rackmount with power supply and front panel operator console
VT2220F & VT2220FA
Dual Controller Boards,1U high 19 inch rackmount with 2 power supplies and 2 front panel operator consoles
Operating Modes
Random Tape Library or Sequential Stacker/Autoloader
