Simplify Data Migration

Seamless data migration

Cisco MDS 9000 Data Mobility Manager (DMM) is a SAN application that helps you move blocks of data from a source device to a destination device. Typically this capability addresses:

• Array lease expiration and decommissioning
• Capacity planning and tiered storage strategies
• Asynchronous and synchronous migration across heterogeneous arrays
• Unlimited support on number of arrays and no restriction on amount of data moved

DMM is implemented on the Cisco MDS 9000 18/4-Port Multiservice Module, Cisco MDS 9222i Multiservice Modular Switch, and Cisco storage services module (SSM) line cards of Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches. SSM cards require Cisco MDS 9000 SAN-OS Software Version 3.2 or later. The Cisco MDS 9000 18/4-Port Multiservice Module and MDS 9222i Multiservice Modular Switch require Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Software Version 4.1 or later.

Inserts into Data Path Transparently

DMM's transparent insertion feature makes it possible to initiate and perform data movement:

• Without any configuration changes to the host, the SAN, or the array
• With minimal disruption to the application
• Without needing support from systems, database, or applications administrators

With DMM you can:

• Throttle the rate of migration to shorten windows during low traffic hours or minimize interference with production traffic
• Verify the migration upon completion
• Manage all capabilities from an easy-to-use GUI wizard