OpenText Archive Server Storage

Platforms Release Notes

10.5
2013-03-25

OpenText Archive Server Storage
Release Notes


OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
Contents
1.1

Release Notes Revision
2.1

New Features ................................
2.2

Discontinued and Deprecated Features
3.1

Storage Platforms and Firmware
3.2

Patches and Patch Numbers
4.1

Microsoft Windows Azure
4.1.1

Features & Scenarios
4.1.2

Devices & Software
4.2

Amazon Simple Storage Service
4.2.1

Features & Scenarios
4.2.2

Devices & Software
5.1

EMC Centera ................................
5.1.1

Features & Scenarios
5.1.2

Devices & Software
5.2

HDS HCP ................................
5.2.1

Features & Scenarios
5.2.2

Devices & Software
5.3

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager
5.3.1

Features & Scenarios
5.3.2

Devices & Software
6.1

NetApp SnapLock ................................
6.1.1

Features & Scenarios
6.1.2

Devices & Software
6.2

IBM N-Series ................................
6.3

Oracle SAM-FS................................
6.3.1

Features & Scenarios
6.3.2

Devices & Software
6.4

GRAU Archive Manager and HP FSE
6.4.1

Features & Scenarios
6.4.2

Devices & Software
6.5

PoINT Jukebox Manager
6.5.1

Features & Scenarios
6.5.2

Devices & Software
6.6

PoINT Storage Manager
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Devices & Software ................................................................................................
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Devices & Software ................................................................................................
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Devices & Software ................................................................................................
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6.6.1

Features & Scenarios
6.6.2

Devices & Software
6.7

EMC Celerra ................................
6.7.1

Features & Scenarios
6.7.2

Devices & Software
6.8

EMC VNX ................................
6.8.1

Features & Sce
6.8.2

Devices & Software
6.9

iTernity iCAS ................................
6.9.1

Features & Scenarios
6.9.2

Devices & Software
6.10

FAST LTA Silent Cubes
6.10.1

Features & Scenarios
6.10.2

Devices & Software
7.1

General Information ................................
7.2

Infrastructure................................
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OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
1 Introduction
These Release Notes provide an overview of
including new features, delivery information, and supported
you read these Release Notes in conjunction with the documentation included with the software
package. If any conflicts exist, the Release Notes supersede the other documentation.
We also recommend that you check the
(https://knowledge.opentext.com/
posted after the initial release of
1.1 Release Notes Revision History
Release Notes
Revision Number
Modification
Date
1.0


OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
provide an overview of OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
new features, delivery information, and supported platforms. OpenText recommends that
you read these Release Notes in conjunction with the documentation included with the software
package. If any conflicts exist, the Release Notes supersede the other documentation.
We also recommend that you check the OpenText Knowledge Center
https://knowledge.opentext.com/) for any patches or documentation updates that may have been
posted after the initial release of OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5.
Release Notes Revision History
Modification Section Modified Modifications
All Initial release

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5,
OpenText recommends that
you read these Release Notes in conjunction with the documentation included with the software
package. If any conflicts exist, the Release Notes supersede the other documentation.
for any patches or documentation updates that may have been


OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
2 About OpenText Archive Server Storage
This document contains information about
For OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
Notes in conjunction with the documentation included with the software package. If any conflicts
exist, the Release Notes supersede the other documentation.
Storage systems not listed in the Storage Platform release notes are not supported by the Archive
Server.
Check the OpenText Knowledge Center
documentation updates that may have been posted after the initial release of this version o
Archive Server Storage Platforms
2.1 New Features
This section contains a list of new features or storage systems.

2.2 Discontinued and
The following features have been
Support of optical jukeboxes
Support of KOM Networks KOMpliance
Support of Grau FileLock


OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
nformation about supported storage systems.
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5. OpenText recommends to read these Release
the documentation included with the software package. If any conflicts
exist, the Release Notes supersede the other documentation.
Storage systems not listed in the Storage Platform release notes are not supported by the Archive
OpenText Knowledge Center at (https://knowledge.opentext.com) for any patches or
documentation updates that may have been posted after the initial release of this version o
Archive Server Storage Platforms.
This section contains a list of new features or storage systems.
Discontinued and Deprecated Features
The following features have been discontinued in this release:
Support of optical jukeboxes
Support of KOM Networks KOMpliance

Platforms
Text recommends to read these Release
the documentation included with the software package. If any conflicts
Storage systems not listed in the Storage Platform release notes are not supported by the Archive
) for any patches or
documentation updates that may have been posted after the initial release of this version of OpenText

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
3 Overview on Storage Devices
For supported versions of the operating systems please look at the
Release Notes in the Knowledge Center:




















Type
Supported Software / Hardware
CLOUD
Micosoft Windows Azure
Amazon Simple Storage Service
CAS
EMC Centera
HDS HCP
IBM SSAM (IIA, DR550)

NetApp SnapLock

IBM N-Series

Sun Microsystems
NAS
HP FSE GRAU GAM

PoINT Jukebox Manager


Point Storage Manager

EMC Celerra

EMC VNX

iTernity iCAS

FAST LTA Silent Cubes
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
Overview on Storage Devices
For supported versions of the operating systems please look at the Archive Server Version 10.1.1
Release Notes in the Knowledge Center: https://knowledge.opentext.com/go/12331031
Supported Software / Hardware
Single
Documents
Container Files Reference
Micosoft Windows Azure
YES NO 4.1
Amazon Simple Storage Service
YES NO 4.2
EMC Centera
YES YES 5.1
YES YES 5.2
IBM SSAM (IIA, DR550)
YES
YES 5.3
NetApp SnapLock
YES YES 6.1
Series
YES YES 6.2
Sun Microsystems SAM-FS
YES YES 6.3
GRAU GAM
YES YES 6.4
PoINT Jukebox Manager
YES YES 6.5
Point Storage Manager
YES YES 6.6
EMC Celerra
YES YES 6.7
YES YES 6.8
iTernity iCAS
YES YES 6.9
FAST LTA Silent Cubes
YES YES 6.10
Archive Server Version 10.1.1
https://knowledge.opentext.com/go/12331031.
Reference
4.1
4.2
5.1
5.2
5.3
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.10

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms



Important
The maximum number of devices for Container Files (connected to one
server) is 128. The maximum number of volumes (connected to one
STORM server) is 65000.
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes

Important
The maximum number of devices for Container Files (connected to one
server) is 128. The maximum number of volumes (connected to one
STORM server) is 65000.
The maximum number of devices for Container Files (connected to one
server) is 128. The maximum number of volumes (connected to one

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
3.1 Storage Platforms and Firmware
Storage platforms marked as OLD are no longer available or have been discontinued (end
statement available). Its strongly recommended not to use this hardware for new installations.
Open Text continues to support d
If not otherwise mentioned, Open
versions generally provide improved functionality and quality. Open
versions other than the ones tested will behave as expected.
Nevertheless, if a required firmware version for a device is specified, at least this firmware has to be
installed on that device!

Note: A newer (i.e. later) firmware than mentioned as required can be used
If the major version is the same.
The changes in the newer version are transparent for the Open Text software.


3.2 Patches and Patch Numbers
Note: SDK or API versions delivered by Open
patches.
The patch information in the Knowledge Center has to be checked on a regular basis to see whether
newer versions are available: https://knowledge.opentext.com/go/16475999
Patch numbers listed in this document are minimum patch levels required.

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
Storage Platforms and Firmware
Storage platforms marked as OLD are no longer available or have been discontinued (end
statement available). Its strongly recommended not to use this hardware for new installations.
Text continues to support devices marked as OLD for existing customers.
If not otherwise mentioned, Open Text recommends the use of the latest firmware versions, as those
versions generally provide improved functionality and quality. Open Text does not guarantee that
than the ones tested will behave as expected.
Nevertheless, if a required firmware version for a device is specified, at least this firmware has to be
A newer (i.e. later) firmware than mentioned as required can be used
If the major version is the same.
The changes in the newer version are transparent for the Open Text software.
Patches and Patch Numbers
SDK or API versions delivered by Open Text may be replaced by newer versions by
The patch information in the Knowledge Center has to be checked on a regular basis to see whether
https://knowledge.opentext.com/go/16475999.
this document are minimum patch levels required.

Storage platforms marked as OLD are no longer available or have been discontinued (end-of-life
statement available). Its strongly recommended not to use this hardware for new installations.
Text recommends the use of the latest firmware versions, as those
Text does not guarantee that
Nevertheless, if a required firmware version for a device is specified, at least this firmware has to be
The changes in the newer version are transparent for the Open Text software.
Text may be replaced by newer versions by
The patch information in the Knowledge Center has to be checked on a regular basis to see whether

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms

4 Cloud Storage
4.1 Microsoft Windows Azure
4.1.1 Features & Scenarios
Interface type
Connection
WORM feature
Retention Periods
High Availability Scenario


Pool type
Local Backup
Remote standby
replication
4.1.2 Devices & Software
Cloud Service: Microsoft Windows Azure Blob Storage
https://www.windowsazure.com
Supported Protocols
Application Server
Operating System
Archive Server

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes

Microsoft Windows Azure
Features & Scenarios
HTTP
IP
Not Supported
Not Supported
High Availability Scenario Project Only
Single Document
Single File (VI)
OTC replication No
Vendor replication Yes
OTC replication No
Vendor replication No
Devices & Software
Cloud Service: Microsoft Windows Azure Blob Storage
https://www.windowsazure.com
HTTPS
Apache TomCat
Windows

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
4.2 Amazon Simple Storage Service
4.2.1 Features & Scenarios
Interface type
Connection
WORM feature
Retention Periods
High Availability Scenario


Pool type
Local Backup
Remote standby
replication
4.2.2 Devices & Software
Cloud Service: Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
http://aws.amazon.com/s3
Supported Protocols
Application Server
Operating System
Archive Server


OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
Amazon Simple Storage Service
Features & Scenarios
HTTP
IP
Not Supported
Not Supported
High Availability Scenario Project Only
Single Document
Single File (VI)
OTC replication No
Vendor replication Yes
OTC replication No
Vendor replication No
Devices & Software
Cloud Service: Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
http://aws.amazon.com/s3
HTTPS
Apache TomCat
Windows
Solaris
AIX
HP-UX
SLES
RHEL


OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
5 CAS Systems
5.1 EMC Centera
5.1.1 Features & Scenarios
Interface type
Connection
WORM feature
Retention Periods
High Availability Scenario






1
EMC replication must be totally transparent for the archive application.


Pool type
Local Backup
OTC replication
Vendor replication
Remote standby
replication
OTC replication
Vendor replication
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
Features & Scenarios
API
IP
Supported
Supported
High Availability Scenario Project only


EMC replication must be totally transparent for the archive application.
Single Document ISO Image
Single File (VI) Write-at-once (ISO)
OTC replication No Yes
Vendor replication
1
Yes No
OTC replication Yes Yes
Vendor replication Yes No
Image
once (ISO)

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
5.1.2 Devices & Software

Application Server
Operating System Archive Server
Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 SP1
Microsoft Windows 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Oracle Solaris 11
HP HP-UX 11i v3
IBM AIX 7.1
Novell SLES 11 SP1, SP2
Red Hat RHEL 6

OpenText recommends to use at least the Centera Compliance Edition. If you do not know which
compliance edition is installed on your EMC Centera, ask your EMC support for help.
For compatibility of the above listed Centera SDK and CentraStar: contact EMC.



2
Centera SDK v3.3 requires the installation of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable
Package MFC Security Update http://www.microsoft.com/en
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
& Software
Software: EMC Centera
Apache TomCat
Operating System Archive Server Platform Bit Centera SDK Version
Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 SP1 x86-64 64 v3.3
2

Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 x86-64 64 v3.3
2

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x86-64 64 v3.3
2

SPARC 64 v3.3
Itanium 64 v3.3
POWER 64 v3.3
Novell SLES 11 SP1, SP2 x86-64 64 v3.3
x86-64 64 v3.3
use at least the Centera Compliance Edition. If you do not know which
compliance edition is installed on your EMC Centera, ask your EMC support for help.
For compatibility of the above listed Centera SDK and CentraStar: contact EMC.

SDK v3.3 requires the installation of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26347
Centera SDK Version
use at least the Centera Compliance Edition. If you do not know which
compliance edition is installed on your EMC Centera, ask your EMC support for help.
SDK v3.3 requires the installation of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable
?id=26347

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
5.2 HDS HCP
5.2.1 Features & Scenarios
Interface type
Connection
WORM feature
Retention Periods
High Availability Scenario


Pool type
Local Backup
Remote standby
replication
5.2.2 Devices & Software
Software: Hitachi Content Platform, Version 3.x, 4.x, 5.x
Supported Protocols
Application Server
Operating System
Archive Server


Important
You can only use
Data in the Default Namespace must be migrated to an Authenticated
Namespace before installing
For migration use the HDS HCP Data Migrator.

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
enarios
HTTP
IP
Supported
Supported
High Availability Scenario Project Only
Single Document ISO Image
Single File (VI) Write
OTC replication No Yes
Vendor replication Yes No
OTC replication Yes Yes
Vendor replication No No
Devices & Software
Software: Hitachi Content Platform, Version 3.x, 4.x, 5.x
HTTP/HTTPS
Apache TomCat
Windows
Solaris
AIX
HP-UX
SLES
RHEL
Important
ou can only use Authenticated Namespaces in Tenants.
Data in the Default Namespace must be migrated to an Authenticated
Namespace before installing OpenText Archive Server 10.5.
For migration use the HDS HCP Data Migrator.

ISO Image
Write-at-once (ISO)
Yes

Yes

Data in the Default Namespace must be migrated to an Authenticated


OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
5.3 IBM Tivoli Storage Manager
The Archive Server has been verified against the IBM TSM Client API.
It is recommended to use the extended functionality of the
SSAM - System Storage Archive Manager) or the
of other devices may imply that data retention functionality is not available.
Customers which want to use hardware other than Information Archive or DR550/DR500 Express
have to address their IBM Software contact for support of certain hardware
Retention products.
5.3.1 Features & Scenarios
Interface type
Connection
WORM feature
Retention Periods
High Availability Scenario


Pool type
Local Backup
Remote standby
replication

Important
Primary device classes other than DISK are
For ISO Image:
used, but data must remain on disk.


3
Single Document storage requires 2 pool types: Data is initially archived into a Single File (FS) pool and will
later be migrated to a Single File (VI) pool.
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager
The Archive Server has been verified against the IBM TSM Client API.
It is recommended to use the extended functionality of the IBM Information Archive
System Storage Archive Manager) or the IBM System Storage DR550 / DR550 E
of other devices may imply that data retention functionality is not available.
Customers which want to use hardware other than Information Archive or DR550/DR500 Express
have to address their IBM Software contact for support of certain hardware with the IBM TSM for Data
Features & Scenarios
API
IP
Supported
Supported
High Availability Scenario Project only
Single Document ISO Image
Single File
3
Write
OTC replication No Yes
Vendor replication Yes No
OTC replication Yes Yes
Vendor replication No No

Important
Primary device classes other than DISK are not supported.
For ISO Image: Copy to tape as backup on secondary device class can be
used, but data must remain on disk.

Single Document storage requires 2 pool types: Data is initially archived into a Single File (FS) pool and will
later be migrated to a Single File (VI) pool.
(collection type:
IBM System Storage DR550 / DR550 Express. Use
Customers which want to use hardware other than Information Archive or DR550/DR500 Express
with the IBM TSM for Data
ISO Image
Write-at-once (ISO)
Yes

Yes

to tape as backup on secondary device class can be
Single Document storage requires 2 pool types: Data is initially archived into a Single File (FS) pool and will

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
5.3.2 Devices & Software
Archive Server
Operating System
Application Server
Windows
AIX
HP-UX
Solaris
SLES
RHEL

For compatibility of the above listed TSM Client API and the SSAM: contact IBM.



4
IBM TSM Client API version 6.2.2.0 or higher.
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
Devices & Software
IBM TSM Client API
Apache TomCat
Version 5.5.x (64-bit)
Version 6.1.x (64-bit)
Version 6.2.x (64-bit)
4

Version 6.3.x (64-bit)
Version 5.5.x (64-bit)
Version 6.1.x (64-bit)
Version 6.2.x (64-bit)
4
Version 6.3.x (64-bit)

For compatibility of the above listed TSM Client API and the SSAM: contact IBM.


IBM TSM Client API version 6.2.2.0 or higher.

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
6 NAS Systems

The NFS mount to the network attached storage must be a hard mount. It has to be ensured, that the
network connection is permanently available and stable. If the mount point of a NAS system
does not respond, e.g. because the storage system is down, the Document Service will completely
hang.
If the backend storage system (stage II) consists of tape devices, it is strongly recommended to
provide enough hard disk (stage I) to keep all
Archive Services random access to the data, direct tape access may decrease performance and
wear out the used hardware.


Important
Network Attached Storage Systems (NAS) not explicitly
below are not supported as storage systems
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
The NFS mount to the network attached storage must be a hard mount. It has to be ensured, that the
network connection is permanently available and stable. If the mount point of a NAS system
does not respond, e.g. because the storage system is down, the Document Service will completely
If the backend storage system (stage II) consists of tape devices, it is strongly recommended to
provide enough hard disk (stage I) to keep all your data on those hard disks. Due to the nature of the
Archive Services random access to the data, direct tape access may decrease performance and

Network Attached Storage Systems (NAS) not explicitly mentioned
below are not supported as storage systems



The NFS mount to the network attached storage must be a hard mount. It has to be ensured, that the
network connection is permanently available and stable. If the mount point of a NAS system partition
does not respond, e.g. because the storage system is down, the Document Service will completely
If the backend storage system (stage II) consists of tape devices, it is strongly recommended to
your data on those hard disks. Due to the nature of the
Archive Services random access to the data, direct tape access may decrease performance and

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms

6.1 NetApp SnapLock
6.1.1 Features & Scenarios
Interface type
Connection
WORM feature
Retention Periods
High Availability Scenario


Pool type
Local Backup
Remote standby
replication
6.1.2 Devices & Software
FASxxxx Series, NearStore (R
Snaplock Compliance or Enterprise Edition
Application Server
Supported Filesystems
Operating System
Archive Server



5
The NetApp Snaplock feature is avai
to NetApp for further information.
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
NetApp SnapLock
Features & Scenarios
File System
IP
5

Supported
Supported
High Availability Scenario Project only
Single Document ISO Image
Single File (FS) Write
OTC replication No Yes
Vendor replication Yes No
OTC replication Yes Yes
Vendor replication No No
Devices & Software
FASxxxx Series, NearStore (R-xxx), V-Serie
Snaplock Compliance or Enterprise Edition
Apache TomCat
NFS CIFS
AIX
HP-UX
Solaris
SLES
RHEL
Windows


feature is available only with open file protocols CIFS and NFS (V2, V3). Please refer
ISO Image
Write-at-once (ISO)
Yes

Yes

lable only with open file protocols CIFS and NFS (V2, V3). Please refer

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
ONTAP Version
7.1.x, 7.2.x, 7.3.x, 8.1.x

Infinite Retention Periods are not supported.
For detailed support of retention periods on different ONTAP versions see:
When using the Archive Server and NetApp Filer make sure that all computers (server and clients)
use a central time server.
6.2 IBM N-Series
The IBM N-series is a re-branded hardware from NetApp. Any IBM N
NetApp Snaplock as described in chapter



6
ONTAP versions 7.x.0 and 8.0 are not supported, because they do not support Snaplock.
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
Minimum Retention Maximum Retention
7.1.x, 7.2.x, 7.3.x, 8.1.x
6
Current date 19. January 2071 03:14:07 UTC
Infinite Retention Periods are not supported.
For detailed support of retention periods on different ONTAP versions see: http://www.netapp.com
When using the Archive Server and NetApp Filer make sure that all computers (server and clients)
branded hardware from NetApp. Any IBM N-series device compatible with
NetApp Snaplock as described in chapter 6.1 is supported.


ONTAP versions 7.x.0 and 8.0 are not supported, because they do not support Snaplock.
Maximum Retention
19. January 2071 03:14:07 UTC
http://www.netapp.com
When using the Archive Server and NetApp Filer make sure that all computers (server and clients)
series device compatible with

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
6.3 Oracle SAM-FS
This product is also known as Oracle Sun Storage Manager / QFS.
When using the Archive Server
clients) use a central time server

Important
Copy to tape as backup on secondary
must remain on disk.

6.3.1 Features & Scenarios
Interface type
Connection
WORM feature
Retention Periods
High Availability Scenario


Pool type
Local Backup
Remote standby
replication




7
Vendor replication recommended
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
This product is also known as Oracle Sun Storage Manager / QFS.
and SAM-FS make sure that all computers (SAM-FS server and
clients) use a central time server.
Copy to tape as backup on secondary device class can be used, but data
must remain on disk.
Features & Scenarios
File System
IP
Supported
Supported
High Availability Scenario Not supported
Single Document ISO Image
Single File (FS) Write
OTC replication No Yes
Vendor replication Yes Yes
OTC replication
supported only without
retention periods
Yes
Vendor replication No No



FS server and
device class can be used, but data
ISO Image
Write-at-once (ISO)
Yes
7

Yes
Yes


OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
6.3.2 Devices & Software
SAM-FS with WORM
Application Server
Supported File Systems
Operating System
Archive Server

Subsystem
SAM-FS 4.4, 5.3
on Sun Solaris

For Sun hardware support check:


8
The minimum retention for f
9
SAM-FS round retentions up to full minutes from the moment the retention has been set.
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
Devices & Software
WORM-FS or pre-configured Content Infrastructure System (
Apache TomCat
Supported File Systems NFS
Solaris
Minimum
Retention
Maximum Retention
Current date
8

19. January 2038 03:12
+ Infinite
For Sun hardware support check: http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/

The minimum retention for files on SAM-FS is 1 minute.
FS round retentions up to full minutes from the moment the retention has been set.
configured Content Infrastructure System (CIS)
Maximum Retention
19. January 2038 03:12:26 UTC
9

FS round retentions up to full minutes from the moment the retention has been set.

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
6.4 GRAU Archive Manager and HP FSE
6.4.1 Features & Scenarios
Interface type
Connection
WORM feature
Retention Periods
High Availability Scenario


Pool type
Local Backup
Remote standby
replication
6.4.2 Devices & Software
Grau AM & HP FSE, Version 3.2, 3.4, 3.5
Application Server
Supported File Systems
Operating System
Archive Server

Subsystem
HP FSE, GAM
3.2, 3.4, 3.5

When using ISO images and capacities disk, the read performance is dependent on the size of the
ISO images. Guidelines can be found in the
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
GRAU Archive Manager and HP FSE
Features & Scenarios
File System
IP
Restricted
(ISO image only)
Not supported
High Availability Scenario Not supported
Single Document ISO Image
Single File (FS) Write
OTC replication No Yes
Vendor replication Yes Yes
OTC replication Yes Yes
Vendor replication No No
Devices & Software
Grau AM & HP FSE, Version 3.2, 3.4, 3.5
Apache TomCat
Supported File Systems NFS CIFS
SLES, RHEL Windows
Minimum Retention Maximum Retention

When using ISO images and capacities disk, the read performance is dependent on the size of the
ISO images. Guidelines can be found in the Best Practices Guide.
ISO Image
Write-at-once (ISO)
Yes
Yes
Yes

When using ISO images and capacities disk, the read performance is dependent on the size of the

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
6.5 PoINT Jukebox Manager
6.5.1 Features & Scenarios
Interface type
Connection
WORM feature
Retention Periods
High Availability Scenario


Pool type
Local Backup
Remote standby
replication
6.5.2 Devices & Software
PoINT Jukebox Manager for Open Text Version 6.0
Application Server
Supported File Systems
Operating System
Archive Server




Note: For PoINT Jukebox Manager hardware support check:
http://www.point.de/en/service

Subsystem
PoINT JBM
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
PoINT Jukebox Manager
Features & Scenarios
File System
IP
Supported
Not supported
High Availability Scenario Project only
Single Document ISO Image
Single File (FS) Write
OTC replication No Yes
Vendor replication Yes No
OTC replication Yes Yes
Vendor replication No No
Devices & Software
PoINT Jukebox Manager for Open Text Version 6.0
Apache TomCat
Supported File Systems CIFS
Windows
For PoINT Jukebox Manager hardware support check:
http://www.point.de/en/service.

Minimum Retention Maximum Retention

ISO Image
Write-at-once (ISO)
Yes

Yes


OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms

6.6 PoINT Storage Manager
6.6.1 Features & Scenarios
Interface type
Connection
WORM feature
Retention Periods
High Availability Scenario


Pool type
Local Backup
Remote standby
replication
6.6.2 Devices & Software
PoINT Storage Manager 2.0 SP1
Application Server
Supported File Systems
Operating System
Archive Server

Subsystem
PoINT JBM
Note: For PoINT Storage Manager hardware support check:

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
PoINT Storage Manager
Features & Scenarios
File System
IP
Supported
Not supported
High Availability Scenario Project only
Single Document ISO Image
Single File (FS) Write
OTC replication No Yes
Vendor replication Yes No
OTC replication Yes Yes
Vendor replication No No
Devices & Software
PoINT Storage Manager 2.0 SP1
Apache TomCat
Supported File Systems CIFS
Windows
Minimum Retention Maximum Retention

For PoINT Storage Manager hardware support check: http://www.point.de/en/service

ISO Image
Write-at-once (ISO)
Yes

Yes

http://www.point.de/en/service.

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
6.7 EMC Celerra
6.7.1 Features & Scenarios
Interface type
Connection
WORM feature
Retention Periods
High Availability Scenario


Pool type
Local Backup
Remote standby
replication
6.7.2 Devices & Software
EMC Celerra v5.6.x
Application Server
Supported File Systems
Operating System
Archive Server

Subsystem
EMC Celerra v5.6.x

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes

Features & Scenarios
File System
IP
Supported
Supported
High Availability Scenario Project only
Single Document ISO Image
Single File (FS) Write
OTC replication No Yes
Vendor replication Yes No
OTC replication Yes Yes
Vendor replication No No
Devices & Software
EMC Celerra v5.6.x
Apache TomCat
Supported File Systems NFS CIFS
AIX
HP-UX
Solaris
SLES
RHEL
Windows
Minimum Retention Maximum Retention
Current date 19. January 2038 03:14:07 UTC
+ Infinite
ISO Image
Write-at-once (ISO)
Yes

Yes

19. January 2038 03:14:07 UTC

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
6.8 EMC VNX
6.8.1 Features & Scenarios
Interface type
Connection
WORM feature
Retention Periods
High Availability Scenario


Pool type
Local Backup
Remote standby
replication
6.8.2 Devices & Software
EMC VNX v7.1.x
Application Server
Supported File Systems
Operating System
Archive Server

Subsystem
EMC VNX v7.1.x

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
Features & Scenarios
File System
IP
Supported
Supported
High Availability Scenario Project only
Single Document ISO Image
Single File (FS) Write
OTC replication No Yes
Vendor replication Yes No
OTC replication Yes Yes
Vendor replication No No
Devices & Software
Apache TomCat
Supported File Systems NFS CIFS
AIX
HP-UX
Solaris
SLES
RHEL
Windows
Minimum Retention Maximum Retention
Current date 30. December 2070 23:59:59 UTC
+ Infinite

ISO Image
Write-at-once (ISO)
Yes

Yes

30. December 2070 23:59:59 UTC

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
6.9 iTernity iCAS
6.9.1 Features & Scenarios
Interface type
Connection
WORM feature
Retention Periods
High Availability Scenario


Pool type
Local Backup
Remote standby
replication
6.9.2 Devices & Software
iTernity Compliant Archive Solution
Application Server
Supported File Systems
Operating System
Archive Server

Subsystem
iTernity iCAS
v3.6, v3.7


OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
Features & Scenarios
File System
IP
Supported
Supported
High Availability Scenario Project only
Single Document ISO Image
Single File (FS) Write
OTC replication No Yes
Vendor replication Yes No
OTC replication Yes Yes
Vendor replication No No
Devices & Software
iTernity Compliant Archive Solution iCAS v3.6, v3.7
Apache TomCat
Supported File Systems NFS CIFS
AIX
HP-UX
Solaris
SLES
RHEL
Windows
Minimum Retention Maximum Retention
Current date 19. January 2071 03:14:07 UTC

ISO Image
Write-at-once (ISO)
Yes

Yes

19. January 2071 03:14:07 UTC

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
6.10 FAST LTA Silent Cubes
6.10.1 Features & Scenarios
Interface type
Connection
WORM feature
Retention Periods
High Availability Scenario


Pool type
Local Backup
Remote standby
replication
6.10.2 Devices & Software
FAST LTA Silent Cubes v2.00.22.7198 (or later)
Application Server
Supported File Systems
Operating System
Archive Server


Subsystem
Silent Cubes
v2.00.2x
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
FAST LTA Silent Cubes
Features & Scenarios
File System
IP
Supported
Supported
High Availability Scenario Project only
Single Document ISO Image
Single File (FS) Write
OTC replication No Yes
Vendor replication Yes No
OTC replication Yes Yes
Vendor replication No No
Devices & Software
FAST LTA Silent Cubes v2.00.22.7198 (or later)
Apache TomCat
Supported File Systems NFS CIFS
SLES
RHEL
Windows
Minimum
Retention
Maximum Retention
Current date 31.12.9998 23:59:59 UTC (Windows)
07.02.2106 06:28:15 UTC (SLES, RHEL)
ISO Image
Write-at-once (ISO)
Yes

Yes

31.12.9998 23:59:59 UTC (Windows)
SLES, RHEL)

OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms
7 SAN Storage Systems
7.1 General Information
When using SAN Storage systems the following features have to be supported:
Provide "look&feel" of locally attached hard
Data is stored on hard disks only (no relocation to tape, optical, ...)
Provide high-performance and random access to data and metadata (file system metadata, e.g.
directory structures)
Support multi-threaded access
Standard file system calls (read, write, stat, delete etc.)
locally attached hard disks
Customers using such systems have to assure against data loss by backup and have to execute
sanity checks regularly
7.2 Infrastructure
The implementation of the connection with which the SAN Storage system is attached must be
transparent to the application.



Important
SAN disks without retention periods and WORM feature are not
certified. In general, pure SAN disk are not recommended as storage
systems for content.
OpenText Archive Server Storage Platforms 10.5 Release Notes
Systems
General Information
When using SAN Storage systems the following features have to be supported:
locally attached hard disks
Data is stored on hard disks only (no relocation to tape, optical, ...)
and random access to data and metadata (file system metadata, e.g.
threaded access
file system calls (read, write, stat, delete etc.) always return results comparable to

Customers using such systems have to assure against data loss by backup and have to execute
entation of the connection with which the SAN Storage system is attached must be
retention periods and WORM feature are not
general, pure SAN disk are not recommended as storage
systems for content.




and random access to data and metadata (file system metadata, e.g.
return results comparable to
Customers using such systems have to assure against data loss by backup and have to execute
entation of the connection with which the SAN Storage system is attached must be

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