Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows

Hierarchical storage management for Windows NTFS file servers

IBM® Tivoli® Storage Manager HSM for Windows controls disk storage requirements by automatically migrating rarely used files. It moves low-activity or inactive files to a hierarchy of lower-cost storage options. You gain an efficient storage capacity management solution that is based on rules-driven migration policies.

Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows:

Enhances user productivity by offering rapid access to archived data. It also helps maximize available disk space for users.
Minimizes backup times and resource usage by focusing on active files.
Migrates Microsoft Windows files based on file name, dates of creation, last access and modification. It also transparently recalls files to the original host system as needed.
Takes advantage of an IBM Tivoli Storage Manager server for a hierarchy of storage tiers and reliable backup and recovery functions.
Provides automatic threshold migration, which helps maintain a certain amount of free space on protected file systems.