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Open Replicator for Symmetrix

(Open Replicator) is a non-disruptive, fast, simple,
and open migration and data mobility application that enables organizations to better
manage and utilize their vast quantities of critical information. Open Replicators unique
architecture uses the high-performance capabilities of the Symmetrix array to pull data from
other EMC or qualified third-party arrays or push data to other arrays, utilizing an organiza-
tions existing SAN/WAN infrastructure. With the addition of Federated Live Migration, all
migrations to a Symmetrix VMAX

system are completely non-disruptive at the storage and

host/application level. For those organizations that leverage virtual and thin technologies,
Open Replicator can quickly and easily reclaim a volumes allocated, but unused, capacity
during a migration process with a zero space reclaim feature.
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Four modes of Open Replicator
EMC OPEN REPLICATOR FOR SYMMETRIX
Platform-independent replication for enterprise
data mobility and non-disruptive migrations
D AT A S H E E T
ESSENTIALS
High performanceuses the powerful
EMC Symmetrix array as the movement
engine
Highly flexiblepush/pull data to/from
EMC and third-party systems
Non-disruptivemigrations using FLM
keep applications online throughout the
entire migration
Virtualizedfull support for thick-to-thin,
thin-to-thin, and thick-to-thick migrations
Space savingzero space reclaim gains
back valuable allocated but unused
capacity during migration
Cost effectiveleverages existing SAN/
WAN infrastructures for data movement
EMC Open Replicator for Symmetrix delivers a solution that is:
High performingSymmetrix is the highest performing storage array in the industry,
which is exactly why Open Replicator operates on the array, utilizing the Symmetrix
systems performance to deliver the fastest data movement possible with no impact
on application processing.
Highly flexibleOpen Replicator supports a large number of deployment options for
maximum configuration flexibility: hot and cold push along with hot and cold pull
all between any combination of EMC arrays and qualified third-party systems.
Non-disruptiveFederated Live Migration enables applications to remain online, servicing
users throughout the entire migration process.
VirtualizedWith full support for thick-to-thin, thin-to-thin, and thick-to-thick migrations,
Open Replicator is a great tool to move into a virtualized and thinly provisioned
environment.
Space savingsZero space reclaim enables a system to reclaim a migrated volumes allo-
cated but unused capacity as it arrives at the new Symmetrix VMAX.
Cost effectiveBecause Open Replicator leverages an existing Symmetrix and SAN/WAN
infrastructure for the data movement, theres only a minimal software investment.
THE RIGHT SOLUTION FOR THE JOB
Only EMC offers a broad range of replication solutions to meet varying service levels, from
mobility and migration to complete business continuity infrastructures.
For applications which require the absolute highest levels of protection and availability,
the EMC Symmetrix Remote Data Facility (SRDF

) family of remote replication products is

the hands-down choice in the industry, providing unprecedented levels of performance and
functionality across a broad range of needs.
For applications and environments where economics and infrastructure flexibility are more
important than recovery-point objective (RPO) and recovery-time objective (RTO) concerns,
Open Replicator offers a powerful and cost-effective alternative.
With the Symmetrix, you gain the powerful advantage of being able to not only pick the
right choice for your particular application, but also to blend your choice of solutions among
applications, using the SRDF family for some and EMC Open Replicator for Symmetrix for
others. When your needs change, your infrastructure investments are protected because
the SRDF family and Open Replicator solutions can operate simultaneously on the same
array and in many cases the same data volumes. Finally, they can all be managed through
a common graphical user interfaceEMC Symmetrix Management Console.
NON-DISRUPTIVE DATA MIGRATION
Technology migrations are an essential part of the IT landscape, and storage is no exception.
The most important part of a migration though is keeping applications online servicing users
throughout the process. Federated Live Migration does just that, it enables organizations to
perform fully non-disruptive migrations. FLM ties together the array-based migration of the
data with the host-level application redirection. It does this by using a set of coordinated
commands via Symmetrix Management Console to initiate the Open Replicator session and
coordinate the host application redirection from one central point making the migration truly
non-disruptive. FLM also supports a number of prequalified stacks of array, multipathing,
and host operating systems that help eliminate time-consuming remediation processes.
Non-Disruptive
Migration
Coordinated storage-level data migration and host re-direction for truly non-disruptive migrations
ZERO SPACE RECLAIM TO GAIN BACK VALUABLE CAPACITY
Open Replicator includes an innovative feature called zero space reclaim that enables orga-
nizations to reclaim allocated but unwritten capacity from the donor system during a migra-
tion operation. It does this by monitoring the data arriving at the new Symmetrix VMAX and
only de-staging non-zeros to disk, freeing up the zero space so it can be redeployed for other
uses. This greatly increases capacity utilization on the new array while reducing the storage
costs typically tied to applications that were over provisioned on older storage systems.
DATA DISTRIBUTION AND MOBILITY
With EMC Open Replicator, organizations can distribute up to 16 copies of a single source
volume to remote storage systems while having the ability to push incremental updates to
each volume as needed. This makes content distribution for processes like pushing pricing
updates to remote point-of-sale locations (store registers) a fast, automated, and consistent
process. Each point-of-sale location will be working from the exact same data, eliminating
any possibility for pricing inconsistency between retail locations. Each subsequent data
refresh is incremental, significantly reducing the time and bandwidth necessary to support
the process.
SAN or
WAN
Push and pull data between local or remote arrays for test/development, updating point-of-purchase
systems, or centralized backup processes
ONLINE POINT-IN-TIME REPLICATION TO NON-SYMMETRIX
STORAGE
When faced with the dilemma of making consistent copies of multiple online data volumes
and sending them to a remote system, most solutions require that you use a static copy of
the data. That means either stopping I/O to the volume or creating a separate local copy.
While this has advantages in terms of performance, it can be costly in terms of disk space
when its not being used as part of a local business continuity strategy. EMC Open Replicator
solves this problem without requiring you to keep a second local copy by allowing you to
create remote consistent point-in-time images of local volumes without impacting ongoing
production operations.
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Online Point-in-Time Remote Replication
I/O can continue to source volumes
Incremental updates
Targets can be non-Symmetrix
No license or software required on the target
REMOTE DATA VAULTING
All organizations that make tape backups and ship them offsite for safekeeping are practicing
a form of remote data vaulting. However, tape backups have several disadvantages com-
pared to disk-based replication, including: RPOs and RTOs that range from 24 hours up to
days; low reliability; and being subject to handling damage and loss. Additionally, most tape
backups are kept locally for quick retrieval, which can make it difficult to recover to an alter-
nate location hundreds or thousands of miles away.
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Incremental
Updates
Push a copy of critical data to a local or remote vault for economical data preservation with faster
disk-based data access; subsequent data pushes are incremental and automated
The solution to these problems is to be able to keep remote copies of your production infor-
mation in a ready state, retrievable to any site that may require access to the data. Further,
you must be able to update that remote copy frequently with incremental updatesyou may
even need to keep copies in more than one location. And of course, you want to be able to
do all of this without impacting application performance or availability and at an affordable
cost. Open Replicator can maintain hundreds of unique, remote, disk-based copies that can
be incrementally updated based on your specific requirements.
EMC Open Replicator also enables you to distribute up to 16 copies of a source volume
to remote locationsover any distancefor easy online retrieval. You can incrementally
update those copies at any point after creation. These remote copies may be made while
the application volumes are online, either from the source volume directly or from an
EMC TimeFinder

copy of the source volume.

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Replicator for Symmetrix solution, contact
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INTEGRATION BETWEEN EMC OPEN REPLICATOR FOR SYMMETRIX
AND THE TIMEFINDER FAMILY
EMC Open Replicator functionality is fully supported by the EMC TimeFinder products.
You can quickly and easily create point-in-time copies, using TimeFinder, which can then
be copied to other storage systems using EMC Open Replicator.
CHOOSE THE SOLUTION THATS RIGHT FOR YOU
EMC Open Replicator, along with the SRDF family of remote replication solutions, delivers
the most comprehensive and robust suite of remote replication solutions available in the
marketplace, providing high performance, a wide range of flexible connectivity options,
and an industry-proven architecture. This solution enables you to balance your performance,
availability, functionality, and economic requirements to achieve your required service
levels. Only EMC has such a broad set of choices for local and remote replication solutions,
enabling you to meet your specific service-level requirements.
MAXIMIZE EMC OPEN REPLICATOR BENEFITS
WITH EMC SERVICES
EMC Services delivers expert implementation of EMC Open Replicator for Symmetrix,
leveraging EMCs extensive storage deployment best practices and proven methodology,
to accelerate business results without straining your resources. Our services professionals
have the technical expertise, skills, and resources needed to help you quickly realize the
value of EMC Open Replicator for Symmetrix software in your Symmetrix environment without
the risks associated with self implementation. The EMC Global Delivery Model ensures rapid,
flawless service delivery to every customer in every engagement, regardless of location.
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every point in the information lifecycle. EMC delivers product-specific point solutions in addi-
tion to comprehensive custom planning, design, implementation, and integration services
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shift to a transformation of your environment to achieve information lifecycle management.
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