Hitachi MK-96RD626-07 - Manual (Page 18)

1-2 Overview of Universal Volume Manager
Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V/VM Universal Volume Manager User’s Guide
Universal Volume Manager
Universal Volume Manager software provides the virtualization of a multi-
tiered storage area network comprised of heterogeneous storage systems. It
enables the operation of multiple storage systems connected to a USP V/VM as
if they were all in one storage system and provides common management
tools and software. The shared storage pool comprised of external storage
volumes can be used with storage system-based software for data migration
and replication, as well as any host-based application. Combined with Hitachi
Volume Migration software, Universal Volume Manager provides an automated
data lifecycle management solution, across multiple tiers of storage.
The key features and benefits of Universal Volume Manager include:
• Universal Volume Manager virtualizes external storage attached to the
USP V/VM storage system
• Enables deployment of multi-tiered storage
• Integrates heterogeneous systems
• Creates pools of storage independent of physical location
• Creates new opportunities based on enhanced capability of existing
business continuity software and management tools to external storage
devices