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Abstract
This document is the reference architecture (RA) for the Lenovo Backup and Recovery solution using ThinkSystem DE, DM and DG Series storage systems and Veeam Data Platform. The RA describes various backup methods and technologies, ransomware protection and relevant features provided by the solution. The RA explains different operational models using Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, ThinkAgile servers, ThinkSystem storage, Tape systems and SAN switches with guidelines to design robust data protection solution and size appropriately to achieve Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO). The RA focuses on data protection design aspects for Lenovo hyperconverged systems ThinkAgile VX powered by VMware vSAN. Many deployment models for onsite and offsite backup are covered and a bill of materials is included for backup storage and backup servers.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Backup and Recovery Architecture
Veeam Data Platform
Backup System Design
Operational model
Appendix: Bill of materials
Resources
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Change History
Changes in the May 29, 2026 update:
- Removed DS Series storage
- Section 2.1 – Updated Backup and replication technologies
- Section 2.3 – Included SnapLock in Immutable backup
- Sections 4 & 4.2 – Updated Design guidance for backup and recovery and ONTAP ARP
- Sections 5.1 & 5.2 – Updated with latest storage systems and FC switches. Removed EOL systems
- Section 5.6.1 – Added VMware and ONTAP integration
- Sections 5.7 & 5.8 – Included DM/DG for SnapMirror integration and deployment models with DE/DM/DG
- Section 6 – updated BOM with latest storage systems
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