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We need to backup 2 Window Server 2008 R2 machines (one DC and one SQL Server) and were looking for a DELL product.

Looks like the only suitable option is PowerVault RD1000. It includes the Symantec Backup Exec QuickStart software.

Is this product suitable for a couple of server configuration (with a capacity of 250GB each)? The Symantec Backup Exec QuickStart software has to be installed on servers or is it preinstalled on the backup unit?

Thanks.

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    Why don't you speak to your Dell representative?
    – DKNUCKLES
    Oct 26, 2011 at 14:41
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    Yeah, that'll give you a totally unbiased answer. He can either ask a bunch of techies here that may have actually used the product or something similar, or he can ask a "sweet bro" salesman. I think it's a fair question.
    – Safado
    Oct 28, 2011 at 13:49

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See: Are RDX removable disks a good replacement for LTO tape? for information about the technology.

Yes, the drive would be suitable for your application.

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  • Thanks. Is there any LTO solution with comparable prices?
    – abenci
    Oct 27, 2011 at 8:08
  • No. At the low-end, you can find an LTO-2 solution with 400B capacity for $1500, plus tapes. For instance, HP has a bundle for ~$1500US (#AG736A) that includes an external tape drive and a SAS HBA to connect it to a server.
    – ewwhite
    Oct 27, 2011 at 9:41
  • Thanks so much again, I would cost more that the two server themselves ;).
    – abenci
    Oct 27, 2011 at 12:29
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The Backup Exec QuickStart software has to be installed on each server you're planning to back up.

You should be aware that the QuickStart version of Backup Exec is a very basic product. It will only backup a single server. There is no ability to install additional agents. So, for example, you can't use it to backup other servers over the network. You also won't be able to install the BUE agents for backing up SQL Server and Exchange; it will only do a basic flat-file backup.

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