The HP StorageWorks 1002i Virtual Library System (VLS1002i) is a disk-based storage solution that provides both unattended backup and rapid restores of data for LAN-based servers. An entry-level solution in the HP family of virtual library systems, it is ideal for small, medium, and remote or branch office IT environments that do not require the offsite storage capability of tape media.The HP VLS1002i delivers disk-to-disk (D2D) backup by utilizing tape virtualization. This method of providing D2D backup allows seamless integration into current tape-based data protection environments. By emulating a tape drive or autoloader, it can be configured to provide unattended backup using currently installed backup software applications. The HP VLS1002i also supports gigabit (Gb) Ethernet iSCSI connectivity, which allows for simultaneous backup of multiple servers to a single VLS 1002i on the network while removing the tape media management requirements and expenses associated with daily backup to tape.The HP VLS1002i adds value to the backup environment by improving both the performance and efficiency of backup and restore jobs. Aggregate backup performance can exceed 200 GB per hour while restore times for individual file restores are reduced from hours to minutes. The HP VLS1002i also simplifies the backup management process by providing "anywhere, anytime" access through a web-based browser interface. Capable of storing more than 1.5 TB of data, the HP VLS1002i features an integrated data compression engine, which allows users to maximize the use of available storage capacity. The HP VLS1002i is preconfigured for use in data protection applications and includes a copy of HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Single Server Edition backup/recovery software, providing a ready-to-use solution in the box.