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For which type of EMC storage array(s) is the RecoverPoint/BK used for in local backups?
RecoverPoint/BK license mode is for local backup of Data Domain storage. RecoverPoint/BK is system-based licensing for all clusters in a RecoverPoint system:
*Synchronous replication
*Multipath I/O support
*Virtualization hypervisor support for Hyper-V and VMware platforms.
*Integration with VMware vCenter, VMware SRM and vSphere VAAI support
*Built-in bandwidth reduction
*Two to eight RecoverPoint appliances per RPA cluster for failure resiliency and throughput
RecoverPoint/BK Overview:
RecoverPoint/BK is a specialized licensing mode designed for local backup operations specifically aimed at EMC's Data Domain storage systems. It enhances the data protection capabilities by integrating with Data Domain for efficient backup and recovery processes.
Functionality and Features:
Local Backup: The RecoverPoint/BK license mode is particularly utilized for local backups of Data Domain storage arrays. It ensures that the data stored on Data Domain systems can be effectively backed up and restored locally.
Synchronous Replication: Provides real-time data replication between the primary and backup locations to ensure data consistency.
Multipath I/O Support: Ensures high availability and reliability by providing multiple data paths to storage.
Hypervisor Support: Supports virtualization platforms such as Hyper-V and VMware, allowing integration with various virtualized environments.
Integration with VMware: Supports integration with VMware vCenter, VMware SRM, and vSphere VAAI, enabling seamless management and operation within VMware environments.
Bandwidth Reduction: Includes built-in features to reduce bandwidth usage during data replication and backup operations.
Resiliency and Throughput: Supports two to eight RecoverPoint appliances per RPA cluster, enhancing failure resiliency and throughput for robust data protection.
Reference from EMC Documentation:
RecoverPoint/BK license mode is explicitly mentioned for local backups of Data Domain storage arrays, providing a comprehensive data protection solution with advanced features tailored for Data Domain.
Based on the provided details and general documentation from EMC/Dell:
'RecoverPoint/BK license mode is used for local backup of Data Domain storage arrays, offering features such as synchronous replication, multipath I/O support, and integration with VMware platforms' (EMC RecoverPoint documentation, feature summary).