Monday, December 9, 2019

Why new Data Domain models? - DD6900 / DD9400 / DD9900 backup/recovery appliances

In September 2019 Dell announced 3 new Data Domain models (DD6900 / DD9400 / DD9900)
Shall we take under considerations new Data Domain models?

If so why?
What is the architecture?



Below is the summary of changes in new Data Domain models:
  • DD6900
  • DD9400
  • DD9900

Automated protection against ransomware / hacker.
Any backup performed on new Data Domain models is automatically protected for defined period.
Neither ransomware nor hacker can delete it.
How is it possible?
https://youtu.be/xx-xZC9JtoM?t=1169

Reducing disk space required for backups
New models require 10-30% less space for storing backups comparing to previous ones.
Wow! Can it be?
https://youtu.be/xx-xZC9JtoM?t=191

Starting even 64 Virtual Machines from new Data Domains with 60 000 IOps performance!
Hugh, can backup be faster than production?
https://youtu.be/xx-xZC9JtoM?t=961

Faster restores from new Data Domain

Capacity on demand
In new Data Domain models we can get more space but pay for the one that we use.
Details:

Faster internal components
Does it matter?

Scalability from 48 TB to 1 250 TB
Details:

Networking
100Gb Ethernet card is possible!

Very little space required Can you store 1.25PB in single rack?
https://youtu.be/xx-xZC9JtoM?t=1512

Monitoring and visualizing online all its components
Nice…

Upgrades
How can it move to new models?

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New Data Domain models have a number new & exciting things.
It makes sense to have a closer look on them...

Presentation about new Data Domain models (the one used in video):
http://gurago.pl/s1/NewDataDomains_Detailed_DD6900_DD9400_DD9900.pdf

Only immediate recoveries!
BackupRecoveryGuy