The HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System provides reliable, consolidated data protection for up to four servers in a single, self-managing device. It works with your backup software application to fully automate daily backup jobs, requiring less manual handling - a real benefit for organizations with limited IT resources. The HP D2D Backup System also increases the reliability of your backups by reducing the risk of human error and problems with tape drive hardware and media, the two major causes of failed backups.This disk-to-disk backup solution lets you easily restore lost or corrupted files from online backups within minutes. The HP D2D Backup System gets users back to work quickly, reducing downtime costs and frustration while contributing to the overall productivity of your business.The HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System uses disk to emulate up to four tape autoloaders and works with your backup software application to provide automated backup for multiple servers at less than the cost of a single LTO tape autoloader. Consolidating your backups onto a disk-based device simplifies your life. Not only are there fewer devices to manage, but the intuitive, browser-based management interface lets you monitor your backup device from anywhere at any time. The HP D2D Backup System can help to improve backup performance as well by supporting the direct backup of up to four servers simultaneously.This simple solution fits right into your existing Windows or Linux environment, working with your current hardware and software in most cases. Tape drives are still used to provide tape backups that can be stored offsite for disaster recovery or archiving. Existing tape drives and backup software may be used with the HP D2D Backup System.