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Data Migration (Mainframe and Midrange)

Data Migration is the process of moving static or preexisting long-term retention data to a newer technology. Typically this involves the moving of 3480/90 cartridges to a combination of Virtual and Deep Tape (e.g. Magstar) technologies. The process and issues are largely dictated by the platforms and applications involved. Why migrate data? To take full advantage of newer technologies and your investment in them, it is necessary to port your older data to such new storage platforms.

Mainframe(OS/390)
Midrange

Mainframe (OS/390)

The dynamics of migrating mainframe data are fairly consistent. Some applications provide their own means of data migration, such as HSM, while others have no inherent capability or internal functionality to handle such activities. Mainframe data migrations are also different from others due to the number of applications and users involved. Midrange systems, for instance, often have only a single user/application creating the tape volumes while mainframes often have hundreds. With this in mind, it is important to have a data migration strategy that addresses the masses mostly for efficiency's sake.

We provide several software and consulting services to assist you in migrating your mainframe data so contact us today.

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Midrange

Typically midrange environments present fewer obstacles than a mainframe data migration due to the nature of the data. Most midrange data is simply disk backups and was generally created by one or a few users/applications. With this in mind, it is much simpler to move midrange data to new mediums, and production systems are not needed to handle the workload. We provide the tools to perform data migrations offline in a non-obtrusive and cost effective manner.

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eMag provides several software and consulting services to assist you in migrating your midrange data:

Logical Formats Supported by eMag

• Legato Networker®
• Veritas NetBackup®
• Veritas Backup Exec®
• EDM (EMC Data Manager)®
• Tivoli®
• CA ARCserve®
• VAX/VMS®
• Unix®
• IBM AS400®
• Novell Netware®
• HP Data Protector®
• And much more

Media Types Supported by eMag

• DLT III, DLT IIIXT, DLT IV
• SuperDLT 1 and 2
• LTO, LTO 2 and LTO 3 (Ultrium)
• 9840 and 9940
• 3480, 3490, 3490e, 3490eXL, 3490eMax, 3590, 3590e
• AIT1, AIT2, AIT3
• DDS-1, DDS-2, DDS-3, DDS-4, DAT72
• 4mm and 8MM
• VXA1 and VXA2
• MLR/SLR
• Travan
• Open Reel (600’, 1200’, 2400’,3600’)
• Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) Media
• 3.5” and 5.25” WORM and ReWritable
• And much more