Backup Methods (SCP, NFS, and SAN)

LogLogic LMI supports three backup methods; two offer better speed, and one offers better security.

Backup Methods
Method Backup System You Provide... Faster? More Secure?
SCP Any server which supports SCP with a user name, typically any UNIX or Linux system. A server name, user name, and the directory path location where you want to save the backup files. No Yes
NFS A NAS or any NFS volume mounted by the appliance. The versions v1-v4 are supported. A server name and directory path location where you want to save the backup files. Yes No
SAN A SAN device available to the appliance. An HBA and UUID device number. Yes No
Note:
  • Backup to a Microsoft Windows system is not supported.
  • NFS backup using the UDP protocol is not supported.
  • SCP backup requires that rsync be installed on the destination system.
  • SAN backup requires access to a SAN device, and a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) installed on an ST2025-SAN, ST2025-SANR1, or ST 2025-SANR2 appliance.