BACKHOME is designed to allow the backup of network data to centralized storage subsystems. Delivery of critical data from distributed platforms can be automatically scheduled into a storage server, allowing operations staff to extend their primary archiving procedures company-wide. Data presented to the server comes under the control of its tape management, archiving, and disaster recovery software, providing a unified approach to backup operations. The product is especially well suited for use with host robotics subsystems and SANS in data center automation. BackHome supports MVS and Tandem as well as Tivoli Storage Manager® API’s.

• Integrates non-IBM platforms into centralized backup operations.
• Operates in conjunction with popular tape library management systems.
• Operates at channel speed.
• Allows multiple concurrent backup and restore.
• Multiplexes single backup or restore over multiple lines.
• Allows backup or restore to be defined at the volume or file level.
• Supports many options for file definition including wildcards, dates and exclusion lists.
• Stores data in original format to allow it to be read directly.
• Configurable with host-based security systems.
• Implemented with minimal operational impact.