silm advantages
o Administrators can set up tasks to move data to any other drive accessible by the system

o SILM will selective move data based on file type, creation data, or last data accessed

o Tasks can be executed at a defined time, or periodically at a
defined interval

o SILM will provide email notification of which file have been moved

Typical Use Cases:
o Move old or unused files off of expensive, high performance storage onto lower cost storage hardware.

o Storage hardware upgrades or lease exchanges where data must be migrated onto new storage arrays. SILM is able to minimize the down time dramatically.

o Copy files with very frequent access onto additional arrays for availability

o Consolidate files onto a single disk for backup, or directly copy files onto near-line storage in disk-to-disk backup environments.  With many backup tools it is important to have a separate copy of the files which are due for a back-up operation in a file sharing environment where files are being modified by multiple sources. SILMcan execute data gathering and pre staging of the data in to a “back-up folder” prior to initiating a back-up.