Quantum, Quest Ally For Virtual Data Protection Solutions

Quantum Corp., a global provider in data protection and big data management, has certified Quest Software’s vRanger Pro software with the Quantum DXi V1000 virtual deduplication appliance for intelligent data protection in VMware environments.

The integrated virtual solution provides vRanger customers with simple, fast and affordable enterprise-class backup and disaster recovery (DR) and is designed to maximise protection while minimising costs. The DXi V1000 joins other DXi-Series physical deduplication appliances already certified with vRanger – including the DXi4500 (SMB), DXi6700 family (midrange and enterprise) and DXi8500 (enterprise) – extending the Quantum-Quest joint solutions.

Quest and Quantum are collaborating to deliver joint solutions that reduce redundant data storage during the backup and DR process. Quest vRanger Pro supports backups targeted to NAS disk devices. The DXi-Series adds deduplication and replication capabilities on top of vRanger Pro functionality.

The DXi V1000 provides the full functionality of Quantum’s DXi-Series appliances in 100 percent VM-based software, thereby combining the power and flexibility of target-based deduplication with the simplicity and affordability of an integrated virtual appliance.

Robert Clark, Senior Vice President, Data Protection Group, Quantum said, “Rapid virtual machine proliferation and exponential data growth have combined to present a unique challenge to customers as they look to build out their virtualised infrastructures. We are pleased to be extending integrated offerings with Quest to deliver greater benefits to vRanger customers in meeting this challenge.”

With the combination of Quest vRanger’s patented Active Block Mapping (ABM), VMware’s Changed Block Tracking (CBT) and Quantum DXi’s inline data deduplication, only new, updated, and undeleted segments of data are stored, thus minimising storage requirements while ensuring recovery time and point objectives are met.

John Maxwell, vice president, Product Management, Data Protection, Quest Software said, “Quest and Quantum have been working together for three years to help solve customers’ challenges around protecting data in virtual environments. vRanger’s proven VM backup capabilities and toolsets combined with the deduplication speed, disk savings and overall value of the Quantum DXi-Series offers a powerful choice in this space.