From D2D2T to F2F2X: Huawei Proposed a fresh perspective on Backup Storage

[Shenzhen, China, September 23, 2021] At Huawei Connect 2021, Huawei proposed a fresh perspective on backup storage revolution: the change from D2D2T (Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape) to F2F2X (Flash-to-Flash-to-Everything). This trend is already prominent, as evident in the adoption of flash-based primary storage that accelerates various data center scenarios and workloads.

Data is the new gold in the digital age, and now, we are seeing an evolution in primary storage of spindle disks being replaced by flash-based technologies. However, while primary storage has already moved to flash, the whole storage infrastructure, especially the protection technology, remains outdated. The D2D2T form was introduced 15 years ago, making it insufficient to solve new problems:

• Increasing amount of important application data causes longer backup window, which is a big challenge for all organizations
• When customers face a system failure, it