 Software Product  Description	BRANCHES / PRODUCT NAME:	Branchestm  for OpenVMS	SPD 40.00 5 	Tape Library Management and Robotic Control Software     F Branches is tape library management and robotics control software thatH automatically and transparently controls media movement and manages dataI within tape autochangers (often referred to as stackers or autochangers). I Branches supports HSM operations, backup and data archiving.  It is fully G integrated with OpenVMS Backup, making automatic multi-volume saves and  restores fast and easy.   D Branches can be quickly installed via VMSINSTAL and can be used withL familiar DCL commands.  The software enables system managers and applicationJ developers alike to seamlessly integrate off-the-shelf tape data libraries  into their Digital environments.  L Branches meets or exceeds the storage intensive requirements of applicationsD such as imaging, multimedia and large database system as well as theK recurrent requirements of typical data library applications like archiving,  backup and restores.  F Branches provides OpenVMS VAX and AXP processors transparent access toJ libraries locally or within a cluster.  Branches requires no modificationsJ to OpenVMS software, eliminating any need for customized solutions such as? new device drivers or software patches on any of those systems.    BenefitsH Transparent integration for tape libraries with mass storage management,L data archiving, file migration, and backups on both standalone and clustered systems.  C Automatic tracking and management of data volumes within a library. = Fast/easy direct-access to data for local, LAN and WAN users. ' Total lights-out backups (no operator). 6 Unassisted volume locating and mounting (no operator).7 Improved cost-effectiveness of data library technology. K Reduced data storage costs through more efficient management of hardware.   J Easy-to-install and use software product; no additional training required. Features7 Supports libraries; 4mm, 8mm, DLT, 3480, T-120, & 1/2". * Compatible with native Digital SCSI ports.J Compatible with industry-standard CMD Technology Fast SCSI-2 host adapters' for Digital Q-BUS, DSSI, VAXBI, and CI.   K Compatible with off-the-shelf SCSI based data libraries; ADIC, Breece Hill, J Conner, Cipher, Digital, DLI, Exabyte, Odetics, Quantum, SpectraLogics and others.    DCL commands> Automatic failover support for non-stop usage in a VMScluster : Extensive error recovery for increased system reliability.  Supports OpenVMS Backup utility./ Full integration with all OpenVMS applications. A Installs automatically and easily (VMSINSTAL in less than 30 mn.) 8 Supports bar code readers for all libraries having them. Functional DescriptionL Branches coordinates library robotics and interfaces library data to OpenVMSL VAX and AXP system services, making data directly accessible to applicationsG and programs using these services.  Users can also individually control J library data volumes through the use of either the OpenVMS services or DCL commands provided by Branches.   Using Branches, a user can: C Import individual or magazine(s) full of media into a data library. . Load individual media into a specified device.9 Export media or magazine(s) of media from a data library. - Dismount individual media previously mounted. H Initialize parts of the data library (including inventory database) with the respective contents.  - Show contents of objects managed by Branches. I Trace commands and other internal information for monitoring a       data  library.  2 Tune account quotas for optimal use of VMS BACKUP. ApplicationsK Managing large amounts of data easily requires uncomplicated access to mass L storage.  Branches users can store, manage, access, share and retrieve theirE data in a central location (a data library), wherever they work quite L simply.  With Branches, problems like file duplication are reduced, costs ofB data management minimized, and costly operator support eliminated.  
 Prerequisites F Any valid OpenVMS system configuration  (version 5.4 or later for VAX,J version 1.5 or later  for AXP) supported by Digital Equipment  Corporation with:   ' CI, DSSI, Q-BUS, SCSI, VAXBI interface. > Host adapter or interface board (e.g., CMD  Technology, Inc.). SCSI-based data library.    Distribution Media/Documentation; Branches is available on TK50, 4mm, or over the internet at J http://www.acornsw.com/.  Free trials of Branches for 45 days are providedC automatically.  After this point, full payment for Branches must be L received.  All user documentation is availble both in hard copy and on-line.   Installation" Branches installs using VMSINSTAL. Software Warranty H Warranty for this product is provided by Acorn  Software, Inc., with theI purchase of a permanent  license for the product. Acorn Software warrants F conformance to this document for one year from purchase. An additionalF Software Maintenance Warranty, which includes automatic updates to newG versions of this product and phone support, is available at the time of I purchase. Purchase of this warranty is recommended. Acorn Software, Inc., L will remedy any nonconformance reported during the first year of operation.    Software LicensingD Upon installation, a 45 day license to use Branches is automaticallyK granted.  Before any additional license is granted, payment in full must be  received by Acorn Software.    Ordering Information$ Software license:	BL-*-VMS, BL-*-AXP Software Maintanence:	BM-*-12 J * Variant fields.  For additional information on available license, media,G documentation, services, and warranty refer to the Branches price list.    Sales Contact Information  Acorn Software, Inc. 	267 Cox St. 	Hudson, Ma. 01749 USA 	tel.: (508) 568-1618 x3 	fax: (508) 562-1133 	info@acornsw.com    Distributed Logic SA (DILOG SA)  	Route de Boudry 16, CH-2016 	Cortaillod, Switzerland 	tel.: (41) 38 42 44 54  	fax: (41) 38 43 11 85      