IBM Data Protection

IBM Data Protection with Catalogic DPX

Protect supported IBM AIX systems with Catalogic DPX file-level backup and write tape retention copies to LTO-3 to LTO-10 and IBM 3592 drives. Review documented support boundaries before deployment.

File-level backup for supported IBM AIX releases
Device or SAN Device Server support on documented AIX configurations
IBM LTO and IBM 3592 drives for DPX tape workflows
Clear compatibility boundaries for block backup and Bare Metal Recovery

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Documented DPX coverage for IBM environments

Catalogic documentation identifies specific IBM-related protection paths. The available method depends on whether you are protecting AIX file data, operating a DPX device server, or writing backups to IBM tape drives.

IBM AIX file backup

The DPX compatibility matrix lists file-level backup for supported IBM AIX releases. Use it to protect selected files and directories through a DPX Client installed on the AIX system.

AIX device server role

Supported AIX configurations can serve as a DPX Device or SAN Device Server. Confirm the exact operating system and device combination in the current compatibility matrix.

IBM LTO media

DPX supports LTO generations 3 to 10 and IBM 3592 drives for tape backup, without enforcing a hardware compatibility list. Hardware, drivers, firmware, and the Device Server operating system must all satisfy the current requirements.

IBM AIX support boundaries

The published DPX compatibility matrix documents a deliberately narrower protection set for IBM AIX than for supported Windows and Linux block-backup clients. Do not plan AIX block backup or Bare Metal Recovery unless a newer Catalogic matrix explicitly adds that support.

Capability	Documented status for supported IBM AIX releases	Planning notes
File-level backup	Supported	Use for file and directory protection.
Device or SAN Device Server	Supported	Validate attached devices, drivers, and the current DPX matrix.
Block-level backup	Not supported in the published matrix	DPX Block Data Protection is not available for AIX. Use file-level backup.
Bare Metal Recovery	Not supported in the published matrix	Use an independently validated system-recovery procedure.
DPX Master Server	Not supported in the published matrix	Deploy the Master Server on a supported platform.
Cluster support	Not supported in the published matrix	Confirm protection at the individual-node and filesystem level.

The compatibility matrix is authoritative for supported versions and roles. Validate your exact AIX release before production deployment.

Protect AIX data at file level

Install the dedicated DPX Client for IBM AIX, register the node with the DPX Master Server, and define file backup jobs for the required filesystem data.

Use the IBM AIX-specific DPX installer.
Select the files and directories required by the recovery plan.
Set schedules and retention in DPX.
Test file restore against representative AIX data.

Use IBM tape within documented limits

DPX treats supported tape libraries and Virtual Tape Libraries as tape devices and supports LTO-3 to LTO-10 and IBM 3592 drives. Device compatibility is a combination of media, drive, driver, firmware, connection, and Device Server operating system.

Check the tape library requirements in the current DPX documentation.
Install the device manufacturer’s recommended driver.
Validate hardware encryption requirements separately.
Test labeling, backup, restore, and media handling before production use.

IBM and DPX technical resources

Use Catalogic documentation to validate the current support level for your IBM AIX release, tape hardware, and DPX version.

Validate your IBM backup requirements with Catalogic

Catalogic can help confirm the current DPX support matrix for your AIX release, tape hardware, backup destination, and recovery requirements.

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