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1 Overview of HP XP Snapshot Software
This chapter provides an overview of XP Snapshot and describes the features and benefits of XP
Snapshot.
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Differentiation from HP StorageWorks XP Business Copy Software (page 7)
Unless otherwise specified, the term storage system in this guide refers to the following disk arrays:
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HP XP24000 Disk Array
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HP XP20000 Disk Array
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XP Snapshot
The XP Snapshot feature of the HP storage system rapidly creates logical point-in-time snapshot
copies of data volumes within the storage system, or behind the storage system as external storage,
without impacting host service or performance levels. XP Snapshot accelerates backup and recovery
processes by reducing the amount of disk storage required for the snapshot copies. Because only
the changed data blocks are stored in the XP Snapshot storage pool, the snapshot copy is
substantially smaller than the source, saving a significant amount of storage capacity over full
cloning methods. XP Snapshot’s capability for quick restoration of data reduces traditional,
tape-based application restore time from hours to seconds.
Features
The key features of XP Snapshot are:
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Point-in-time copies of only changed blocks in the XP Snapshot data pool, not full volume.
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Instantaneous restore of just the data you need.
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Versioning of backups for easy restore.
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RAID protection of all XP Snapshot copies.
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Near-instant copy creation and deletion.
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Easy integration with industry-leading backup software applications.
Benefits
XP Snapshot provides the following business benefits:
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Reduces recovery time from data corruption or human error considerably via an immediate
restore from a disk-resident, point-in-time data snapshot copy.
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Allows frequent data backup operations to be performed nondisruptively, while critical
applications run unaffected.
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Accelerates application testing and deployment by providing always-available copies of
current production information.
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Enables immediate access to time-critical information.
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Eliminates the backup window.
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Overview of HP XP Snapshot Software