Space Reclamation; Remote Replication - Fujitsu ETERNUS CS800 S6 User Manual

2.6

Space Reclamation

The space reclamation process performs multiple functions on the ETERNUS CS800.
When data is deduplicated it is stored in a block pool - a pool of all unique data blocks
that were captured during the data deduplication cycle. When subsequent backup jobs
occur, the data deduplication engine searches for new data entering the ETERNUS CS800
and uses a variable length compression algorithm to compare new data to existing data
in the block pool. Unique blocks are added to the block pool and known blocks are
indexed.
The space reclamation function searches the blockpool for data blocks that are not
referenced by any pointers (that is, the files associated with the block have been expired
and removed). Once such a data block is identified, the block is removed to make the
space reusable.
For correct system operation, space reclamation must be run at regular intervals (at least
once a week). Fujitsu Technology Solutions recommends creating a schedule to
automatically run space reclamation (see
It may be beneficial to schedule space reclamation for a time when other operations are
not normally being carried out. Therefore it is important to know when to schedule the
space reclamation process. As best practice it is recommended that this process
commences at least two hours after your backup job has completed on a daily basis. It is
far more efficient to process a day's worth of new data than a week's worth.
2.7

Remote Replication

Today most backup occurs on isolated devices, making it difficult to deploy disk backup
when disaster recovery protection is required. ETERNUS CS800 solutions use data
deduplication and replication to decrease by up to 50 times the bandwidth required to
move backup data over networks and between sites. This dramatic gain makes it practical
and cost-effective for users to replicate backup data over WANs for secure, network-based
disaster recovery protection, and it lets users combine rapid, local restores with sound
disaster recovery protection.
With ETERNUS CS800 replication, users can transmit data from a single site or multiple
sites to a central location using any ETERNUS CS800.The replication is an asynchronous,
automated background process that includes encryption of data in transit. This model for
protecting the distributed enterprise allows users to combine disk, replication, and tape
for an optimal combination of performance, simplicity, and security.
For more information on implementing a replication plan, see
Overview" on page
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"Scheduling Space Reclamation" on page
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