Questions and Answers.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ASSOCIATED FOR N0042122Q0013

Submitted 9 November

1.Does the Server have an HBA installed? We do not have an HBA in the server, we use SAS interface to the autoloader

2.The tape unit will require software to operate which does not come with the tape unit. Concur. We procure the software separately

3. Does the server have tape software installed? We use Veritas Backup Executive and will purchase/install separately

4. How many servers do you want to back up? We do not back up servers, we back up test media connected to the server. One server is connected to one Autoloader tape unit to perform the media backup. Due to the volume of data, we run 16 servers in parallel connected to 16 tape autoloaders.

Submitted 4 November

What server will this drive be connecting to? Tape Loader will connect to Dell PowerEdge series server (Please note, this server cannot be virtualized if used with a tape backup. An HBA will be required to connect to the drive)

Do you need an external tape drive or an Autoloader with additional slots? Auto-Loader with 8 slots.

How will this be connecting to the Server? Via SAS or Fibre channel? SAS

What size backup in TBs will be done and how frequently? (Every day, every week, once a month?) Up to 15TB. Tape Loaders are not used for traditional backup frequencies. Tape Loaders are utilized based on number of flight events, processing.

Do you need labels to be included with the tape cartridges? Yes

Do you need a cleaning cartridge? Yes

What type of warranty support if an autoloader is required? (3yr, 5yr, NBD or 4hr MC) 3yr