HP OpenView Storage Mirroring (SM) offers a host-based application that performs remote copy over an IP LAN/WAN. The Storage Mirroring application operates on a WinTel server with Microsoft Windows NT/2000/2003 operating systems. Some Storage Mirroring key features are asynchronous replication that can be scheduled to a fine granular level - Logical Unit Number (LUN), file or byte level. Other features include multiple replication configuration options including peer-to-peer and many-to-one. In addition, Storage Mirroring is a very cost effective disaster recovery alternative from one host to another within a LAN or storage center or direct attached storage, between metro offices and regional centers. Additional configurations include replication from small office environments to enable low cost of entry for high return of business continuity. Storage Mirroring is an ideal low-cost entry host-based software product for IP networks. SM does not require high bandwidth Fibre Channel networks, high capacity replication and zero down time service levels. Storage Mirroring provides near real-time full application or file recovery up to the last byte replication. SM is an excellent choice for low bandwidth; low Storage volume changes and meets business recovery goals within minutes or hours. The immediate return on investment is realized in the reduced management cost associated with branch or small offices networks.
Storage Mirroring offers low initial investment costs compared to alternative storage-based and fabric-based replication products.